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Innovation Week Celebrates Saskatchewan's Research, Talent and Tech

Mon, 05/26/2025 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Innovation Saskatchewan, has proclaimed May 26-30, 2025, Innovation Week across the province.  Innovation Week in Saskatchewan is an annual...

Building Nuclear Expertise: Saskatchewan Hosts Renowned IAEA Program

Mon, 05/26/2025 - 17:30
Saskatchewan is helping to build nuclear expertise in the region by offering the Canadian National Nuclear Energy Management School (NEMS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) this week. This...

Celebrate Saskatchewan Tourism Week - May 26-30

Mon, 05/26/2025 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 26-30 as Saskatchewan Tourism Week. It is a time to acknowledge tourism businesses and operators, whose efforts drive a vibrant visitor economy,...

Retail Trade Growth Continues Upward Trend in Saskatchewan

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 21:05
Province Ranks Second in Canada for Retail Trade Growth Saskatchewan's retail sector continues to show strong performance, with a 8.2 per cent year-over-year increase in retail trade sales from...

Supporting Veterans and our Communities Veteran Service Club Support Program Intake now Open

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 21:00
Today, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross was joined by representatives from Royal Canadian Legion/Sask Command to see first-hand the improvements at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 2 that...

The New Weyburn General Hospital Reaches 75 Per Cent Completion

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 18:30
Construction of the new Weyburn General Hospital (WGH) is progressing on schedule, with the building envelope and exterior finishing complete. All interior phases of the hospital are advancing by...

Powerful New Exhibit on Chinese Immigration Opens at Government House

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 18:00
On Saturday, May 24, Government House opens this year's feature exhibit, "We Are Immigrants." Using powerful imagery, artist Raeann Kit-Yee tells the story of the often-hidden hardships and legacy...

Provinces Renew Commitment to Veterinary Training in Western Canada

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 21:00
Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Manitoba have renewed their financial commitment to the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), continuing a long-standing...

Province Enhances Summer Respite Camps for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 18:00
Adults with intellectual disabilities participating in summer respite camps will benefit from a $200,000 funding increase included in the 2025-26 Provincial Budget. "Summer camps provide...

Crop Report for the Period May 13 to May 19, 2025

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 18:00
Seeding in Saskatchewan is nearly three-quarters complete with 72 per cent of crops now planted, which is an increase of 23 per cent from last week. This is a smaller increase than the week prior,...

Saskatchewan Provides Nearly $1 Million to Support Young Entrepreneurs

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 20:00
The Saskatchewan Young Entrepreneurs Bursary applications are now open, supporting business sustainability and growth across the province  Today, Minister of Trade and Export Development Warren...

Investor Alert: Vertexgate and Wiser Investment Are Not Registered

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 19:00
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entities known as VertexGate and Wiser Investment. "Checking registration status...

$2.1 Million in Charitable Gaming Grants Delivered to Community Groups Across Saskatchewan

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 18:00
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) provided $2.1 million in charitable gaming grants in the fourth quarter of 2024-25, benefiting more than 1,100 groups and organizations across the...

Post Secondary Graduates Ready to Make Their Mark in Saskatchewan

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 18:00
Post-secondary students from across Saskatchewan are crossing the stage and preparing to enter the work force this spring. Over 10,000 students are graduating from universities, federated,...

Protecting Wildland Firefighters and Supporting Saskatchewan's out of Province Workers

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 17:00
Amendments passed to The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013, make Saskatchewan a leader across the country in ensuring wildland fire fighters have access to presumptive cancer coverage. "We are...

Saskatchewan Exports Continue to Reach New Markets in 2024

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:30
Provincial Exports Achieved the Third Highest Year on Record, Valued at $45.4 Billion in 2024 Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) released...

SIRT Concludes Investigation into in Custody Death in Regina

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:00
On August 22, 2023, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) was notified of an in-custody death that took place at the Regina Police Service (RPS) Detention Unit. SIRT's Civilian...

Leave Baby Wildlife Alone

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:30
Helping Can Hurt More Than You Think As the weather warms up and more people spend time outdoors, it is common to spot young animals on their own in the wild. While they may look like they need...

Saskatchewan Honours Treaties During Recognition Week

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 18 to 24 as Treaties Recognition Week. Treaties in Saskatchewan represent formal agreements between the Crown and First Nations, defining mutual...

Saskatchewan Heads to Poland on Nuclear Energy Mission

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 19:00
Minister of Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) and Minister Responsible for SaskPower Jeremy Harrison will be leading a delegation to Poland to attend the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference....

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