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New Daily Flight From Regina to Denver

Thu, 12/19/2024 - 16:00
Province Saw Air Arrivals from the US Increase by 46 Per Cent in 2023 Today, the Government of Saskatchewan, Regina Airport Authority, and United Airlines announced a new daily direct flight...

Saskatchewan Health Authority Fined $75,000 for Workplace Injury

Thu, 12/19/2024 - 16:00
On December 11, 2024, Saskatchewan Health Authority pleaded guilty in Rose Valley Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The company was fined...

Six Contractors Selected to Bid on Saskatoon City Centre School Project

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 18:00
Another milestone has been reached as the Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Saskatoon Public Schools, announced that six construction contractors have been shortlisted to submit bids...

Saskatchewan Rejects Federal Clean Electricity Regulations

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 17:30
The Government of Saskatchewan today categorically rejected the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) published by the federal government.  "Our government unequivocally rejects federal intrusion...

Government of Saskatchewan Opens Second Developmental Group Home in Saskatoon for Children with Complex Needs

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1.1 million in annualized funding to Autism Services of Saskatoon to support the recently opened four-space developmental group home for children and...

Saskatchewan's Real GDP Hits Record High in 2023

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 17:00
Real Provincial Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Reaches $77.9 Billion in 2023 As 2024 draws to a close, the province remains a national leader on the economic front. Statistics Canada's latest real...

Saskatchewan's Quarterly Population Growth Among the Highest in Canada

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 16:30
Saskatchewan's population has topped 1,246,000 for the first time according to the latest quarterly population estimates released today by Statistics Canada. There were 1,246,691 people living in...

Value of Agri-Food Exports to United Arab Emirates Sees Increase From 2023

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 17:00
For the period of January to October 2024, Saskatchewan exported $322 million worth of agri-food products to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a 19 per cent increase from the same period in...

SIRT Investigating Death in Carlyle RCMP Custody

Mon, 12/16/2024 - 21:00
On Friday December 13, 2024, at approximately 9:20 a.m., the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) regarding an...

Regina Urgent Care Centre Successfully Reducing City's Emergency Room Pressures

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 18:00
Facility has Treated Thousands of Patients with Same-Day Illness/Injury Since Opening Since the Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) opened its doors just over six months ago in July 2024, the...

Regina Opens HOMEBASE Integrated Youth Services Hub

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 18:00
Today, the province's third Integrated Youth Services (IYS) location opened its doors in Regina, delivering supports to young people ages 12 to 25 and their caregivers.  The hub is located at 2817...

Automotive Learning Camp Provides Sask Dlc Students With Hands On Learning From Industry Experts

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 17:30
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Sask Polytech) Sask Polytech provided high school students with the opportunity to get practical, hands-on learning in...

Community Rink Affordability Grant Application Period Announced

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 17:00
Applications for the 2024-25 Community Rink Affordability Grant will open on January 6, 2025.   Communities, First Nations, schools and non-profits are eligible and encouraged to register for the...

Still Below Normal, But Conditions Improved Over Last Year Province Releases Conditions at Freeze-Up Report

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 16:30
Still Below Normal, But Conditions Improved Over Last Year The Water Security Agency (WSA) is releasing this year's Conditions at Freeze-up Report. This report summarizes conditions during the...

Sask Parks Offers Fun Winter Activities for Visitors to Enjoy

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 16:00
Saskatchewan residents can enjoy an exciting winter season in provincial parks with a wide range of winter events and activities. From snowshoeing to ice skating to cross-country skiing, Sask Parks...

Building Permits on the Rise in Saskatchewan

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 19:35
Latest numbers from Statistics Canada show continued growth for the province's building permits, which had a 13.8 per cent increase for year-over-year growth for October 2024 compared to October...

New Regina General Hospital Parkade Set to Open to Staff and Visitors

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), is pleased to open the new Regina General Hospital (RGH) Parkade on December 16, 2024, providing 1,005...

Highway Winter Weights Start December 13 in Northern Saskatchewan

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 17:30
Today, the Ministry of Highways announced winter weight season begins 12:01 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2024, in the northern region, supporting Saskatchewan's export-based economy. Winter weights...

New Financial Incentive Now Offered to Emergency Medicine Specialists

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 18:00
Progress Continues on Health Human Resources Action Plan A new incentive of up to $200,000 over five years will be offered to support recruitment of graduates in Emergency Medicine. The incentive...

Applications Now Open for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:00
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship. There are four awards available: a grand...

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