Government of Saskatchewan News

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is launching a new $500,000 cost-sharing pilot program that will assist rural municipalities (RMs) and irrigation districts with the cost of replacing aging...

A public inquest into the death of Ray Bitternose will be held September 18 to 22, 2023, at the Royal Hotel, 4025 Albert Street in Regina.   The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10...

Scattered showers across the province paused harvest for a short time, but producers welcomed the moisture. Saskatchewan crops are nine per cent harvested this week, ahead of the five-year average...

Saskatchewan's economy continues to strengthen with latest numbers from Statistics Canada showing very strong wholesale trade.  Wholesale trade saw year-over-year growth, with a 70.5 per cent...

Saskatchewan's economy continues to thrive as Statistics Canada numbers released today show the value of housing starts increasing 50.7 per cent from July 2022 to July 2023. This is the second...

A rural municipality, a construction company and two individuals found out that getting rid of demolition waste the wrong way is not just bad for the environment but also the pocketbook.  On May...

Saskatchewan will host delegations from across North America at the Tri-National Agricultural Accord in Saskatoon this week. Minister of Agriculture David Marit will use this opportunity to promote...

The Government of Saskatchewan is asking for public feedback as part of its review of the employment standards provisions in Part II of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and the accompanying...

Another building that housed a Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) Retail Inc. liquor store has been sold.  SLGA has accepted an offer for the property located in Assiniboia for...

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is offering a cost-sharing rebate to help communities implement proactive flood damage prevention and reduction measures. The Flood Damage Reduction Program...

The board of directors of Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Susan Flett as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This appointment...

Strengthening relationships, improved timelines for First Nation and Métis communities' participation in the duty to consult The Government of Saskatchewan has strengthened its commitment to...

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) announced $700,000 for agricultural producers and local governments to complete water management projects. This funding is part of a $1.5 million two-year...

Under the Cowessess Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Settlement Agreement, nearly 322 hectares (approximately 795 acres) of Crown mineral rights will be transferred to Cowessess First Nation upon the...

Harvest is now four per cent complete in Saskatchewan as many combines entered the field this past week. This is ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages of two per cent. Producers who have not...

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entities Saxton International (Saxton) and Sato4x. "We strongly caution Saskatchewan investors to...

The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, has raised $16,689,771.93 for the province. Of the 111 parcels posted, 92 parcels...

Saskatchewan's provincial parks offer camping, glamping, hiking and fun at the lake. There are also exciting events and programming to fill visitors' days with fun, laughter and joy in the great...

Hunting season is approaching, and the Ministry of Environment is reminding hunters that now is the time to plan and prepare. Saskatchewan Hunters and Trappers Guide Season start dates vary...

The most recent quarterly reports on losses of public money within government ministries and Crown corporations, for the period from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, have been tabled with their...