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Government Strengthens Community Safety with Amendments to Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 21:40
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced legislative amendments to The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Act to address challenges posed by abandoned properties that create a public...

Property Tax Percentages of Value Updates For 2025 Revaluation

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 17:00
Today, Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz announced the percentages of value to be applied to properties starting in 2025, as part of the revaluation cycle across the province. The...

Death in Custody at Saskatoon Correctional Centre

Tue, 12/03/2024 - 22:00
A 62-year-old male was declared deceased on Monday, December 2, at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre (SCC).  The inmate was found unresponsive on a living unit at SCC at approximately 10:30 a.m....

Government Introduces Legislation to Keep Federal Carbon Tax Off Home Heating

Tue, 12/03/2024 - 21:45
Keeping the Federal Carbon Tax Off SaskEnergy Bills Will Save Families $480 in 2025 Today, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Jeremy Harrison introduced The SaskEnergy (Carbon Tax Fairness for...

Government of Saskatchewan Accessibility Plan Released on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Tue, 12/03/2024 - 21:30
The Government of Saskatchewan has marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2024, with the release of the province's first Accessibility Plan. Government is recognizing...

53rd Geological Open House Highlights Saskatchewan's Leadership in Critical Minerals

Tue, 12/03/2024 - 16:30
Strong opportunities in critical minerals are driving global investment in mineral exploration in Saskatchewan. The 53rd Saskatchewan Geological Open House, taking place December 2-4 in Saskatoon,...

Government of Saskatchewan Introduces More Affordability Measures

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 21:25
The Government of Saskatchewan is taking action to ensure the province remains the most affordable place to live, work, raise a family and start a business in Canada. Following up its commitment in...

New Recruitment Incentive for Medical Residents in High Demand Specialties

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 18:00
Medical residents training in Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia and Diagnostic Radiology programs are now eligible for a new financial incentive of up to $60,000.  The incentive of $30,000 per year is...

Saskatchewan Municipalities Can Apply for Targeted Sector Support Funding

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 17:00
Today, the latest intake period opens for the Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Initiative. This cost-shared grant program encourages municipalities to work together to build and grow Saskatchewan...

WSA Reminds Public to Verify Ice Thickness this Winter

Fri, 11/29/2024 - 19:00
With colder temperatures arriving and ice beginning to form on our waterbodies across the province, Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding the public about ice safety. Ice does not freeze at a...

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Government House's Old Fashioned Victorian Christmas

Fri, 11/29/2024 - 17:00
Experience the charm of a Victorian-era Christmas at Government House on Friday, November 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This annual free, family-friendly event celebrates holiday traditions with a...

Government of Saskatchewan Releases 2024-25 Mid-Year Report

Thu, 11/28/2024 - 21:45
The Saskatchewan economy remains strong, but inconsistent weather during the growing season negatively impacted the province's crops and the mid-year financial position. Although weather conditions...

2024 Lieutenant Governor's Post Secondary Teaching Award Recipients

Thu, 11/28/2024 - 21:00
Four of Saskatchewan's top post-secondary educators are receiving the Lieutenant Governor's Post-Secondary Teaching Award for excellence in teaching and commitment to delivering high-quality,...

$2.8 Million in Charitable Gaming Grants Paid to Community Groups Across Saskatchewan

Thu, 11/28/2024 - 17:00
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) provided $2.8 million in charitable gaming grants in the second quarter of 2024-25, benefiting more than 1,400 groups and organizations across the...

Lithium, Potash Interest Drives $2.3 Million in Subsurface Mineral Bids

Thu, 11/28/2024 - 16:00
The Government of Saskatchewan's second subsurface mineral public offering of the fiscal year, held on Monday, November 25, 2024, raised $2,270,322.67 in revenue, driven by interest in lithium. Of...

Work Begins on New Saskatchewan Student Assessment Program

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 20:00
Guided by the Provincial Education Plan (PEP), the Government of Saskatchewan is working with education partners to develop a Saskatchewan student assessment program that will provide data on how...

Saskatchewan Manufacturing Week Celebrates Sector's Economic Success

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 18:00
Saskatchewan’s Manufactured Goods Exports Reach Record $11.6 Billion in 2023 The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed November 24 to 30 as Manufacturing Week in the province. The...

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency to Welcome Nine New Physicians to Province

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 17:00
Cancer patients in Saskatchewan will soon benefit from new physician expertise, thanks to recent recruitment efforts at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) that have resulted in nine new physician...

Marking Addictions Awareness Week with More Treatment Spaces and Recovery Supports

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing November 24 to 30 as National Addictions Awareness Week. "This week is opportunity to talk about the harm caused by addictions, as well as treatment...

ExploreSask Photo Contest Winners Announced

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 16:00
Tourism Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the winning submissions for the 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest. The competition, launched in June, received nearly 2,400 entries by the September 15...

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