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Investments Made to Support Saskatchewan's Growing Workforce

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 22:25
The Ministry of Immigration and Career Training is supporting Saskatchewan's present and future workforce by investing in programs and services that strengthen Saskatchewan's labour force, connect...

Saskatchewan Invests $1 Million to Provide 150 Additional Training Seats Through the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 20:15
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing an additional $1 million to increase the capacity for the development of skilled trades in the province.  This additional funding brings the total...

18.4 Per Cent Increase in Building Construction Investment Demonstrates Continued Growth in Saskatchewan

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 21:02
Province Sees Impressive Year-Over-Year Growth, Ranking Third in the Nation  Figures published today by Statistics Canada indicate that Saskatchewan ranks third in the nation for year-over-year...

Additional $35.2 Million for First Nation and Métis Organizations through Gaming Payments

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 18:00
Saskatchewan First Nation and Métis organizations have received an additional $35.2 million in gaming payments for a total of $127.6 million in 2023-24, thanks to the higher-than-forecast profits...

Celebrating March 18-23 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed March 18-23 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan. The theme for this year's celebration is Seven Points of Unity; Many Possibilities. "Every...

Private Investment Brings LED Volume Wall to Saskatchewan

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 17:30
Premier Scott Moe and Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross were at the John Hopkins Regina Soundstage in Regina today attending the grand unveiling of the LED Volume Wall, brought to...

Changes to Fees and Charges in 2024-25

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 19:00
Certain fees and charges paid in Saskatchewan will change in 2024-25 to reflect rate freezes, changes to radiation services fees and removal of film classification fees.  The changes are forecast...

Inquest Into the Death of Jeremy Sabourin

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 18:00
A public inquest into the death of Jeremy Sabourin will be held April 15 to 19, 2024, at the Heritage Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, 1590 Main Street North in Moose Jaw. The first day of the...

SRC Designated as Primary Organization in Saskatchewan Responsible for Microreactor Development

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 17:30
The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) will now serve as the primary organization responsible for micro-Small Modular Reactor (microreactor) development in the province. The SRC will also be the...

Protect Your Elm Trees: Pruning Ban Begins April 1

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 17:00
The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan begins April 1 and runs until August 31. The ban is in place to protect the province's elm trees by helping slow the spread of Dutch elm disease...

Creating Food and Economic Security for a Stronger Saskatchewan

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 21:00
Today, Premier Scott Moe announced the Government of Saskatchewan is moving forward with constructing the early works of the first 90,000 acres of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project. The total...

New Record for Municipal Revenue Sharing at $340.2 Million

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 21:00
Premier Scott Moe has announced that Saskatchewan's 2024-25 Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS) Program will set a new record at $340.2 million, an increase of approximately $42.3 million more than the...

Government Establishes Inaugural Accessibility Advisory Committee

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 18:00
A new Accessibility Advisory Committee was established on March 1, 2024, to support the implementation of The Accessible Saskatchewan Act which came into force on December 3, 2023. The committee...

Minister Vandal Announces Investment in Processing of Rare Earth Elements in Saskatchewan

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 17:00
Saskatchewan is a mining powerhouse, providing potash for agriculture, uranium for clean fuel, helium for medical and industrial use, and now rare earth elements (REE), which are used in electric...

Bridging Communities Together Across Saskatchewan with Joint Federal and Provincial Funding

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:30
Bridges and culverts in communities across Saskatchewan will be replaced or upgraded after a combined investment of more than $8.2 million from the federal and provincial governments along with...

More Doctors Recruited to Rural Communities

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:00
Fourteen new physicians are now practicing in rural communities across Saskatchewan after completing the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program in...

Government Supports Irrigation Development in Saskatchewan

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:00
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced more than $19 million to ensure the continued success of irrigation districts in the province. The funding will help to sustain irrigation...

Investor Alert: Simple Wealth FX is Not Registered

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 17:00
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entity SimpleWealthFX. "Saskatchewan residents are advised to exercise caution when contemplating...

Saskatchewan Proclaims March as Rendez-vous de la Francophonie 2024

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 20:00
Today, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, Laura Ross, proclaimed March as "Rendez-vous de la Francophonie 2024" in Saskatchewan during a special ceremony at the Saskatchewan legislature....

Government of Saskatchewan Introduces New Bear Spray Regulations

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 19:30
New provincial regulations will restrict the possession of capsaicin-containing wildlife control products (or 'bear spray') in public urban spaces in Saskatchewan. The regulations will also...

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