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$137,000 for Pharmacist Scope of Practice Expansion at University of Saskatchewan

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 19:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce it will provide $137,000 to the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Pharmacy and Nutrition for a new Advanced Pharmacy Prescribing...

WSA Provides Update on Saskatchewan's Reservoirs - Large Majority to Fill This Spring

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 18:00
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is providing an update on the status of Saskatchewan's reservoirs. Overall, 33 out of 45 major reservoirs - nearly three quarters - are near full or are...

New System Set to Improve EMS Response Times

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 18:00
Pilot Project to Address Emergency Department Offload Delays in Regina and Saskatoon Saskatchewan will soon pilot an emergency medical services (EMS) triage system in Regina and Saskatoon to help...

Province Provides $400,000 to Hospitality Saskatchewan to Grow the Workforce

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 19:00
Saskatchewan Commits $400,000 to Hospitality Saskatchewan Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a partnership with Hospitality Saskatchewan to address labour shortages in the hospitality...

Changes to Liquor Regulations Provide New Opportunities for U-Brew/U-Vin Facilities

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 19:00
Homemade beer and wine will soon be able to be served at family events that hold a special occasion permit in Saskatchewan. Beginning April 2, 2024, individuals holding a special occasion permit...

Saskatchewan Municipalities Encouraged to Apply for Targeted Sector Support Funding

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 18:00
Today, the Minister of Government Relations and the Targeted Sector Support (TSS) steering committee announced the spring application intake for TSS funding opens April 2, 2024. The TSS Initiative...

Celebrating a Decade of Saskatchewan Red Tape Reduction Success

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 17:30
Red Tape Reduction Committee Saves Province $682.41 Million  Today, the Government of Saskatchewan recognizes its 10-year milestone of the Red Tape Reduction Committee. The province has been...

Government of Saskatchewan Expands Student Placement Opportunities at University of Saskatchewan College of Law

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 21:30
Placements will Include Public Prosecutions, Ministry of Justice and Legal Aid in Rural Saskatchewan The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $100,000 in new practical learning placements for...

Asbestos Awareness Week - Be Aware of Asbestos Hazards

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 17:30
April 1-7 is Global Asbestos Awareness Week which provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos in the workplace. Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that...

The 2024-25 Saskatchewan Anglers Guide is Now Available Online

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 17:00
Outdoor enthusiasts can now conveniently access and download this year's Anglers Guide to their phones or other devices.  The Saskatchewan Anglers Guide details the regulations, policies and...

Visit Government House for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 19:00
The Provincial Capital Commission invites families to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Government House on Saturday, March 30, at 1:00 p.m. "Government House is delighted to offer a joyful venue for...

Mark Your Calendars - Celebrate Western Development Museum Day in Saskatchewan on April 2

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed April 2, 2024, Western Development Museum Day in the province in recognition of their 75th anniversary. "Congratulations on 75 years of making memories...

Key International Export Markets See Significant Agri-Food Volume Increase

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 17:00
Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco, three of Saskatchewan's key international markets, saw significant increases in provincial agri-food exports in 2023 over, the previous year.  "The increase in...

Saskatchewan Holds Small Business Tax Rate Reduction at One Per Cent

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 22:27
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation today to provide relief to small businesses in the province.   As outlined in the 2024-25 Budget, The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2024 maintains...

Saskatchewan Firearms Office Appoints New Deputy Commissioner and Chief Firearms Officer

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 22:00
After an extensive and competitive process, Murray Cowan has been selected as the new Deputy Commissioner and Chief Firearms Officer of the Saskatchewan Firearms Office (SFO), effective April 1,...

Developmental Group Homes Supporting Children In-Care with Special Needs Now Open

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 18:30
The Government of Saskatchewan has partnered with Clare Parker Homes and Autism Services of Saskatoon to develop and operate two new group homes, one in Regina and one in Saskatoon, with...

New Research Shows Large Ecological Changes in Insects Before the Extinction of the Dinosaurs

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 18:00
A major discovery by Royal Saskatchewan Museum researchers shows that large ecological changes were occurring in insects before the extinction of the dinosaurs.  The exciting new research, featured...

Strong Population Growth Continues

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 17:30
Saskatchewan's population grew by more than 30,000 in 2023 to an all-time high of 1,225,493, according to new population figures released today by Statistics Canada. From December 31, 2022, to...

Saskatchewan Announces Funding to Promote Careers in the Mining Industry

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:00
The Province is Providing the Saskatchewan Mining Association with $100,000 to Develop Future Workforce  The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering with the Saskatchewan Mining Association to...

Additional $12 Million for Classrooms in Saskatchewan's Post-Secondary Sector

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 19:30
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing a one-time top-up of $12 million in operating funding for post-secondary education institutions in the 2024-25 budget, representing a 2.2 per cent...

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