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Saskatchewan Extends Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:00
Successful Uptake of Program Means More Health Care Workers in the Province The provincial government is providing additional funding of $3 million to continue offering the Rural and Remote...

December Oil and Gas Public Offering Brings In $17.2 Million in Provincial Revenue

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:00
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, has raised $17,230,215.44 for the province. Of the 70 parcels posted for this...

Nine Community-Building Infrastructure Projects Announced in Saskatchewan

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 20:30
Nine infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will strengthen and support communities thanks to the combined investment of more than $13.5 million from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan....

Agriculture Boot Camp Provides Students Hands-On Learning Experience with Industry Experts

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 20:00
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Sask Polytech) are providing high school students the opportunity to get practical, hands-on learning in the...

Saskatchewan International Merchandise Exports Soar

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 18:30
Today, Statistics Canada is reporting growth in Saskatchewan's international merchandise exports, increasing 26.3 per cent in October 2023 compared to September 2023, the highest increase among...

Renaming of the Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 17:45
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to continue recognizing exceptionally promising graduate and post-graduate students in our post-secondary institutions through the new Saskatchewan...

Newly Renovated Units Open in Estevan to Support Addictions Programming

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 17:30
Saskatchewan residents now have access to newly renovated addiction treatment spaces in Estevan following a $950,000 investment from the federal and provincial governments. Sean Fraser, Minister of...

Minister's Statement on the Day of Remembrance

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 17:00
Statement by Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Laura Ross. "Each year on December 6 we pause and remember the 14 young women who were murdered in a senseless and appalling act of...

Saskatchewan Post-Secondaries Collaborate on a New Global Institute for Energy, Mines And Society

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 16:00
Today, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration and partnership in mining and...

South-Central Saskatchewan Receives Funding for Coal Transition

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 19:30
Today, Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $550,000 in funding to the Town of Coronach and the Rural Municipality of Hart Butte to support new coal-based opportunities in the region. Funding...

Interprovincial Agreements Give Saskatchewan Students More Training Options

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 18:00
Saskatchewan students have more opportunities to access specialized training in high-demand health sciences programs through new and updated interprovincial agreements. This year, the Government of...

Government Passes Carbon Tax Fairness for Families Act

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 17:30
On December 4, 2023, the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan unanimously passed The SaskEnergy (Carbon Tax Fairness for Families) Amendment Act. "These legislative amendments will give our...

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...

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