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Highway Hotline Users Can Now Track My Plow

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 17:00
Saskatchewan drivers now have a new Highway Hotline feature to help them plan safe winter travel. Track My Plow allows drivers to see the path of snowplows as they provide snow and ice control on...

Saskatchewan and India Renew Post-Secondary Education MOU

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 16:30
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build upon and strengthen the academic and global ties between...

More Addictions Treatment Spaces to Open in Lloydminster

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 18:00
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Tim McLeod today announced 15 new addictions treatment spaces at Thorpe Recovery Centre near Lloydminster. The new spaces will help adults access inpatient...

Taking Carbon Tax Off Home Heating Drops Saskatchewan Inflation to Under Two Per Cent

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 18:00
Province Renews Call for Federal Government to Scrap the Carbon Tax  The Saskatchewan Government's decision to remove the federal carbon tax from home heating helped reduce Saskatchewan's inflation...

New Saskatchewan Sonography Training Program Coming to Suncrest College

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 17:00
Saskatchewan students who want to train to provide ultrasound services can soon do so closer to home. Suncrest College will offer a new provincial Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advanced Diploma...

Premier Bolstering Commercial Relationships in India

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 16:00
Mission's Focus is on Opportunities in Natural Resources, Agriculture, Education Today, Premier Scott Moe is leading a delegation to India to maintain and grow trade opportunities, increase...

Saskatchewan Recognizes TeleMiracle Week Ahead of 48th Annual Telethon

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 18:00
The familiar sound of ringing phones will soon be heard across the province. Today, Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky on behalf of Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission...

Company Fined $65,000 For Workplace Injury

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 17:30
On February 8, 2024, WSK Well Service Inc. pleaded guilty in Rosetown Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The company was fined for...

NRCan Funding Advances Technology at SRC's First-of-its-Kind Rare Earth Processing Facility

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 17:00
As the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) approaches its target of commissioning North America's first, vertically integrated Rare Earth Processing Facility by the end of 2024, a $4,990,000...

Inquest Into the Death of George Meldrum

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 17:00
A public inquest into the death of George Meldrum will be held March 18 to 22, 2024, at the Royal Hotel, 4025 Albert Street in Regina. The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m....

Modernizing Regulations Enhances Safety for Radiation Workers

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 16:30
Amendments have been made to The Radiation Health and Safety Regulations, 2005 that will come into force on August 8, 2024 to provide employers with time to prepare for changes to the...

Regina Symphony Orchestra Receives $200,000 in Emergency Funding from the Government of Saskatchewan

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 20:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing one-time emergency funding of $200,000 to the Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO), a staple of southern Saskatchewan’s arts community. The organization is...

Saskatchewan's Housing Starts Up 62 Per Cent Over Last Year While Ranking Third in the Nation in Building Investment Growth

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 18:30
According to Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan continues to see remarkable growth with housing starts increasing by 62.1 per cent over the last year. Saskatchewan also saw impressive figures in...

Explore Saskatchewan's History on Family Day at Government House

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 17:30
This Monday, February 19, the Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) is offering free, family-friendly activities at Government House from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guests are invited to travel back in...

Government Develops New Formula to Support School Enrolment Growth

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 16:00
With recent immigration, a new trend has emerged where students continue to arrive in Saskatchewan schools throughout the school year. Government remains committed to supporting enrolment growth...

Experience the Great Outdoors on Free Fishing Weekend

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 16:30
Calling all anglers! Free Fishing Weekend is coming up on the Family Day weekend in Saskatchewan. From February 17-19, residents and visitors can angle on Saskatchewan's public waters without a...

$32 Million in New Funding for More Classroom Space

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 16:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing an additional $32 million in funding for 45 new relocatable classrooms to increase classroom space throughout the province. The majority of this new...

Progress Continues on Specialized Support Classrooms

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 16:00
Eight Saskatchewan schools have been selected to implement the Specialized Support Classroom Pilot through a $3.6 million investment from the Government of Saskatchewan. The pilot aims to help...

More Than $800,000 For 17 Municipal Projects That Will Build And Protect Communities

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 16:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $803,648.84 in 17 new municipal projects under the Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Initiative. The TSS Initiative provides cost-shared grants to support...

Over $400,000 in Funding Provided Through the New Teacher Innovation and Support Fund

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 16:00
It is Teacher and Education Staff Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan! From February 11 to February 17, join the Government of Saskatchewan and other educational partners as we set time aside this...

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