Government of Saskatchewan News
The latest news releases from the Government of Saskatchewan.
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Saskatchewan Expands Patient Access to Primary Care with 19 Nurse Practitioner Contracts
The Government of Saskatchewan is delivering on its commitment to expand access for patients to primary care by signing 19 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to contracts to provide publicly funded primary...
Death at Regina Correctional Centre
A 39-year-old male was declared deceased on Thursday, November 13, at the Regina Correctional Centre (RCC).
The inmate was found unresponsive on a living unit at RCC at approximately 11:04 a.m....
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund Application Deadline Approaches
Communities across Saskatchewan are urged to apply for funding through the Provincial-Territorial stream of the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) before noon CST on Friday, November 28,...
Free Menstrual Products Program to Continue in Saskatchewan Schools
Free menstrual products will continue to be distributed to primary and secondary schools across the province through a renewed agreement and ongoing partnership between the Government of...
Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team Concludes Investigation into Death Following Call for Service to Maidstone RCMP
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Saskatchewan RCMP related to the discovery of a serious injury following a call...
$7.8 Million to Support Policing Initiatives in Saskatoon
The Government of Saskatchewan, with support from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), is investing $7.8 million in 2025-26 through the Municipal Police Grants program to support policing and...
Changes Made to Production Levy for Craft Refreshment Beverage Producers
Today the Government of Saskatchewan announced changes to the craft production levy structure for craft refreshment beverages to reduce barriers to growth for small producers.
As part of these...
City of Weyburn to Receive $418,000 to Support Municipal Police
The Government of Saskatchewan, including a contribution from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), is providing a total of $418,000 through the Municipal Police Grants program to the City of...
$357,000 to Support Yorkton Policing Initiatives
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $357,000 in 2025-26 through the Municipal Police Grants program to support policing in the City of Yorkton. This funding continues to support three RCMP...
Estevan to Receive $656,000 in Funding for Policing Initiatives
The City of Estevan will receive $656,000 from the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), through the Municipal Police Grants program in 2025-26. This funding will...
Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team Concludes Investigation into Officer Involved Shooting on Red Earth Cree Nation
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Saskatchewan RCMP regarding an officer-involved shooting that had taken place...
Government Provides Funding to Prince Albert Police for New Emergency Response and Crisis Negotiation Team Equipment
Government is providing over $54,000 through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund to the Prince Albert Police Service for the purchase of new communications equipment. An equal amount will also...
Introduction of Legislation to Accelerate School Construction in Growing Communities
Today, Education Minister Everett Hindley introduced The Building Schools Faster Act, a new piece of legislation designed to streamline the acquisition of land for school construction in rapidly...
$2.2 Million in Charitable Gaming Grants Delivered to Community Groups Across Saskatchewan
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) provided nearly $2.2 million in charitable gaming grants in the second quarter of 2025-26, benefiting more than 1,000 groups and organizations across the...
Green and White Day in Saskatchewan
Today, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross signed a proclamation designating Friday November 14th as "Green and White Day" once again, as the Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare for Sunday's...
New Legislation Expands Legal Name Change and Name Registration Options
Today, Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill introduced legislation that will remove certain limitations to naming standards people often face when registering a birth or marriage, or when requesting a...
Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team Investigating in Custody Death in Saskatoon Police Detention
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at approximately 10:19 a.m., the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) regarding an...
Scott Moe Returns to Saskatchewan After Meeting with Indian Government
Yesterday, Premier Scott Moe travelled to the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara Region of Ontario to meet with Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, and...
$6.8 Million to Support Policing in the City of Regina
The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), is providing $6.8 million to the City of Regina as part of the Municipal Police Grants program in...
City of Prince Albert to Receive $3.69 Million for Targeted Policing Initiatives
The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), is providing $3.69 million to the City of Prince Albert through the 2025-26 Municipal Police Grant...
