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Inquest Into the Deaths on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 17:00
The Saskatchewan Coroners Service (SCS) will hold a public inquest from January 15 to January 26, 2024, at the Kerry Vickar Centre, 206 Bemister Avenue East, Melfort, in relation to the 11 deaths...

How Will You Reduce Your Waste This Holiday?

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 18:00
The Ministry of Environment is once again encouraging everyone in Saskatchewan to consider waste reduction when preparing for this holiday season.  "This is a special time of year, where we gather...

Saskatchewan Adopts 2020 National Construction Codes

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan recently adopted the 2020 editions of the national construction codes - National Building Code of Canada (NBC), National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB),...

Investigation Leads to Improved Cyber Security for Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 18:30
On December 4, 2023, the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety (LRWS) was informed of an unauthorized breach of information within the Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC)...

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $1 million in AgriRecovery support for beekeepers impacted by losses

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 17:00
Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $1 million in support today for commercial beekeepers in the province...

COP28 Conference a Major Success for Saskatchewan

Mon, 12/11/2023 - 20:00
Premier Scott Moe has returned to the province following a successful mission to the United Arab Emirates for the COP28 conference. Saskatchewan shared its story with leaders across the globe in...

Human Rights Day: Saskatchewan Named Co-Chair of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Human Rights Conference

Mon, 12/11/2023 - 18:00
2025 Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting Will Take Place in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan will co-chair the Continuing Committee of Officials on Human Rights (CCOHR) and Senior Officials Committee...

Request for Proposal Released for New Mental Health Group Homes in Regina and Prince Albert

Mon, 12/11/2023 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find prospective proponents to develop and operate two new group homes in Saskatchewan for children and youth ages 12-18...

Saskatchewan and Bayer Partner on Ag-Tech Innovations to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Mon, 12/11/2023 - 16:00
Saskatchewan Continues to be a Global Leader in the Development of Sustainable Ag-Technology  At COP28 Premier Scott Moe and Bayer Crop Science announced a new memorandum of understanding (MOU)....

New Mental Health Retreat Home for Youth Opens in Saskatoon

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:00
Today, Saskatoon's second mental health group home, Garden of Hope, officially opened for youth ages 12-18. This new, youth-driven therapeutic housing will provide better access to mental health...

Pharmacy Care Pilot Project Launches in Swift Current

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 21:00
Patients to Benefit From Increased Access to Primary Care The Government of Saskatchewan is launching a pharmacy care pilot project to give specific patients in Swift Current more health care...

SIRT Investigates Death at Wilkie RCMP Detachment

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 20:00
On Wednesday, December 6 at approximately 1:10 am, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)...

Province Invests $1.2 Million to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:00
Hope Restored Safe House Helps Women and Youth Rebuild Their Lives The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $1.2 million over the next four years in Hope Restored Canada (HRC), in collaboration...

Saskatchewan to Build Partnerships in Singapore and Philippines

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 16:30
Mission Will Take Place from December 8 to 15 Trade and Export Development and Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison is leading a mission to the Philippines to participate in...

Saskatchewan’s Brewnature Advances Compost Technology at COP28

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 16:00
Compost Technology Developed in Saskatchewan is Leading to a Greener Future Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that Saskatoon-based company BrewNature and the UAE-based company...

Revised First Nation and Métis Consultation Policy Framework Effective January 1, 2024

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:30
Starting January 1, 2024, the Government of Saskatchewan's revised First Nation and Métis Consultation Policy Framework (CPF) will come into effect.   "The changes made to the CPF were built on the...

Government Continues Building and Protecting a Strong Province as Fall Legislative Sitting Concludes

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:15
Multiple Government Priorities Receive Unanimous Support of Assembly Today marks the conclusion of the Fall Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Twenty-Ninth Legislature, and the Government of...

Saskatchewan Building Permit Growth Continues to Lead Nation

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:00
Saskatchewan Leads This Month With 45.6 Per Cent in Year-Over-Year Growth Today, Statistics Canada released October 2023 numbers on the value of building permits, with Saskatchewan jumping 45.6 per...

Hunting Season Reminder: Submit Samples for CWD Testing

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 17:00
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing drop-off locations are open for another year, and the Ministry of Environment is asking hunters to submit deer, moose and elk samples. While samples can be...

Saskatchewan Signs Letters of Intent with Khalifa University

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:00
Today, multiple Saskatchewan organizations signed letters of intent (LOI) with Khalifa University of Science and Technology to jointly explore collaborative projects. Saskatchewan Research Council...

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