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Government of Saskatchewan Announces $25 Million to Accelerate Investment in Emissions Reduction Technology for Industry

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to announce the launch of the first-ever Saskatchewan Technology Fund, which will make approximately $25 million available to fund industry-driven projects...

New Affordable Housing Units Open in Saskatoon to Support Youth Transitioning From Care

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 17:00
Saskatoon youth in care have improved access to affordable housing as they transition to independence through a $1.5 million total joint investment from the federal government, the Government of...

Saskatchewan Breaks New Surgical Record With Highest-Ever Volumes Performed

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 16:30
Saskatchewan's surgical system achieved the highest volumes ever recorded in the first six months of the fiscal year from April 1 to September 30. As of September 30, 47,748 procedures have been...

Fostering Community Through New High School Volunteerism Credit

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 22:00
Today, Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill joined Grades 10 and 12 students from Luther College High School at YWCA of Regina to celebrate the new volunteerism high school credit.   This school...

Government of Saskatchewan Amends Legislation to Support Clean Electricity Transition

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 21:37
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan is amending The Management and Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Act to allow more clean energy to be added to the province's electricity system.  The changes will...

Death at Saskatoon Correctional Centre

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 18:30
A 34-year-old male inmate was declared deceased on Saturday, December 2 at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. The inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. Corrections staff initiated life saving...

Free Counselling for Children and Youth Launched at Second Regina Location

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 18:00
Catholic Family Services Regina is the newest organization to offer free, rapid access counselling to children and youth and their caregivers. The launch is part of the Government of Saskatchewan's...

Saskatchewan Reacts to Proposed Methane Regulations

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 17:30
Today, the federal government released draft regulations that would force a 75 per cent reduction in methane emissions on Saskatchewan's oil and gas sector. This amounts to a production cap by...

Government Directs SaskPower to Remove Federal Carbon Tax From Electric Home Heating

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 17:00
Starting January 1, 2024, SaskPower will remove the carbon tax from electric home heating. This will benefit approximately 30,000 SaskPower customers, reducing their power bills an average of $21...

The Accessible Saskatchewan Act Comes into Force on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing December 3, 2023, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, in partnership with Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. On the same...

Wildlife Offences Net Nearly $16,000 in Fines, Hunting Suspensions

Mon, 12/04/2023 - 16:30
An investigation that started with information from the public has resulted in five Saskatchewan residents pleading guilty to a variety of offences, including wildlife trafficking, hunting without...

Government Of Saskatchewan Funding Supports New Emergency Shelter In Meadow Lake

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 22:00
The Meadow Lake Homeplate Shelter Coalition Corp. Emergency Shelter opened its doors today to support individuals experiencing homelessness in the community. The Government of Saskatchewan is...

Swift Current Launches Free Counselling for Children and Youth

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 18:00
Free, rapid access counselling is now available to children, youth and their caregivers in Swift Current. The launch is part of the Government of Saskatchewan's $1.7 million in new annual funding...

Province Records Second-Lowest Unemployment Rate, Adding 19,300 Jobs

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 17:30
Employment Increased 1,500 From Last Month, With Unemployment Rate at 5.1 Per Cent. Today, the Canada Labour Force Survey showed Saskatchewan added 19,300 new jobs when compared to November 2022....

Construction Begins on the St. Paul's Hospital Front Entrance Expansion Project

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 21:30
Construction is underway on the St. Paul's Hospital Front Entrance Expansion project.  Graham Construction & Engineering Inc. is leading the construction of the fully accessible and expanded front...

Lieutenant Governor's Post-Secondary Teaching Award Recipients Announced

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 21:00
Four post-secondary educators in Saskatchewan are being recognized for excellence in teaching and their commitment to delivering quality education through the new Lieutenant Governor's...

Premier Leads Mission to COP28

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 20:30
Today, Premier Scott Moe and a delegation of Saskatchewan-based businesses departed to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the Conference of Parties (COP) 28, the United Nation's...

Province Supports New 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to be part of the new 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline. The new service launched today across Canada will help people who are thinking about suicide or...

100 Additional Provincial Nominations Allocated to Saskatchewan

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 16:30
A Record-High of 7,350 Nominations for SINP in 2023 Saskatchewan advocated for an increase in immigration and the federal government has allocated an additional 100 nominations to the...

Lithium Interest Drives $1.2 million Subsurface Mineral Public Offering

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 16:00
The Government of Saskatchewan's subsurface mineral public offering held on Monday, November 27, 2023, generated $1,231,014 in revenue, driven by lithium interest in the province's southeast. Ten...

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