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Loss Reports Tabled

Tue, 08/02/2022 - 18:00
The most recent quarterly reports on losses of public money within government ministries and Crown corporations, for the period April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022, have been tabled with their...

Public Loss Report - Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Regional Colleges

Tue, 08/02/2022 - 18:00
The most recent quarterly report on losses of public money within Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the regional colleges has been tabled with the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. This report...

Government Accepts Rate Review Panel Recommendations on Saskpower Rates

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 22:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has accepted the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel's recommendation to increase SaskPower's rates for the first time since 2018. The Crown electrical utility's rates...

Make August Long Weekend a Safe One and Slow Down

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 19:00
With many planning to visit one of our provincial parks over the August long weekend, the Government of Saskatchewan is asking motorists to drive safely and slow down through the work zone. "We...

Crop Report for the Period of July 19 to July 25, 2022

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 18:00
Where rain was received this past week, crops have continued with normal development, while areas in the west central region that remain very dry the crops have begun to go backwards in development...

Saskatchewan Proclaims Food Day Canada

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 18:00
Along with provinces across the nation, Saskatchewan is celebrating food and farming by proclaiming July 30 as Food Day Canada. The day is an opportunity to showcase Canadian cuisine and the people...

Government Increases Seniors Income Plan Benefits

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 17:30
For the second year in a row, the maximum monthly benefit provided through the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) will increase by $30 per month. "Our government is following through on our commitment to...

Saskatchewan Seeks Greater Autonomy Over Immigration, Proposes Saskatchewan Immigration Accord

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 17:00
Today Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison met with the federal and provincial Ministers Responsible for Immigration and put forward a detailed proposal that would give...

Inquest Into the Death of Robert McAdam

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 18:00
A public inquest into the death of Robert McAdam will be held August 29 to September 2, 2022, at the Coronet Hotel at 3551 - 2nd Avenue West in Prince Albert. The first day of the inquest is...

T. Rex Discovery Centre Unveils New Tylosaur Exhibit

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 17:00
The finishing touches are being put on the new Tylosaur exhibit at the T. rex Discovery Centre (TRDC), including a new display panel. Located in Eastend, the T.rex Discovery Centre offers...

Investor Alert: Cryptospair nor European Exchange Pro One Ltd

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 17:00
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entities Cryptospair and European Exchange Pro One Ltd. "If a company is not registered, do not...

La Ronge Named Provincial Winner of ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 17:00
The community of La Ronge has been named Saskatchewan's most active community in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge. The community will receive a $15,000 prize to support local physical...

Help Protect Our Waters: Stop at Watercraft Inspection Stations

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 17:00
Remember to stop at all provincial watercraft inspection stations to help prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into Saskatchewan waters. While travelling across provincial and...

5,000 More Surgeries Delivered In First Five Months Of 2022 Than In 2021

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 18:00
Saskatchewan’s surgical system is striving to achieve aggressive targets and is making progress in ramping up volumes and providing surgeries to patients who need them most. During the first five...

Protecting Our Forests From Dutch Elm Disease

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 17:00
Dutch elm disease (DED) puts Saskatchewan's urban and rural forests at risk, especially in the eastern half of the province. Slowing the spread of DED is a critical part of forest health. To...

More than $100 Million of Highway Construction Safety Improvements Nears Completion

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 19:00
A multi-year series of highway safety improvements is nearing completion on Highway 7. The latest upgrades include passing lanes between Kindersley and the Saskatchewan-Alberta border. Since 2014,...

Governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta Disappointed In Federal Target for Fertilizer Emissions Reduction

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 19:00
Saskatchewan and Alberta Ministers of Agriculture are expressing profound disappointment in the federal government's fertilizer emissions reduction target. "We're really concerned with this...

Taxpayers’ Fairness (CPR) Act Comes Into Force

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 17:00
Today, the provincial government brings into force the Taxpayers’ Fairness (CPR) Act, which was passed in the spring session of the Legislature with unanimous support. This Act supplements two...

Crop Report for the Period of July 12 to July 18, 2022

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 18:00
Crops continue to advance quickly throughout the province due to hot, humid days over the past few weeks. The humidity has slowed haying. When humidity is high, cutting hay becomes more challenging...

Government of Saskatchewan Boosting Education Budget By $20 Million to Assist School Divisions with Fuel and Insurance Costs

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing Saskatchewan's school divisions with a one-time investment of $20 million in funding for the 2022-23 school year to assist with rising fuel and insurance...

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