Government of Saskatchewan News

Priority for immunocompromised children With Health Canada's approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for children six months up to five years, vaccination clinics will start this week. Saskatchewan...

DBRS Morningstar, has confirmed its credit rating of AA (low) for Saskatchewan. "All three major rating agencies have affirmed their credit ratings for our province," Deputy Premier and Finance...

The public inquest into the death of Randy Wolfe that was scheduled to begin July 18, 2022, at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association in Lloydminster has been adjourned at the request...

Saskatchewan's economy continues to show strong growth with urban housing starts increasing by 87 per cent between June 2021 and June 2022. This was the second highest year-over-year growth rate...

Saskatchewan is expanding coverage for Trikafta, a cystic fibrosis (CF) medication. Starting August 1, Trikafta will be available to CF patients ages six and older who meet the medical...

Saskatchewan has once again led all provinces in a key economic indicator, with the value of wholesale trade increasing by 44 per cent (seasonally adjusted) between May 2021 and May 2022. In...

Public health officials have confirmed a second Saskatchewan resident has contracted monkeypox, a rare disease caused by infection with monkeypox virus. This case is not epidemiologically linked...

Investment in building construction numbers for May 2022 show Saskatchewan had the highest increase among the provinces compared to April 2022, with a 6 per cent increase. Saskatchewan's...

Saskatchewan continues to maintain its high credit rating following the affirmation by Moody's Investors Service of its Aa1 rating. "Our Government is pleased that Moody's has affirmed our rating,"...

During construction season, an effective way to extend the life of the pavement is to apply a seal coat. Hot liquid asphalt is poured onto the surface before crushed gravel is spread over the...

Crops are continuing to progress throughout the province thanks to warm temperatures and rainfall in many areas. Areas that continue to receive excess rain are hoping for warm, dry conditions to...

Public health officials have confirmed that one Saskatchewan resident has contracted monkeypox, a rare disease caused by infection with monkeypox virus. Typical symptoms include fever, rash and...

Did you know that general fishing limits apply to most provincial Crown waters in Saskatchewan? A limit is the maximum number and size of fish you are allowed to keep or have in your possession....

The Water Security Agency has prepared the Water Supply Conditions and Outlook report for July. While rainfall varied across the province in June, lake and reservoir levels across most of...

Gaming payments are back on track in this year's budget with a $61.5 million investment to support Indigenous-led social and economic initiatives in Saskatchewan. Casino closures due to COVID-19...

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online trading platform Gold TradeFX. This platform claims to offer Saskatchewan residents an opportunity...

The Government of Saskatchewan has officially designated July 10 to 16 as Parks Week, in conjunction with Canada's Parks Day on July 16. "Parks Week is currently underway with a series of fun...

Today, MLA for Melville-Saltcoats Warren Kaeding, on behalf of Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky, joined community members, dignitaries and day program participants in Ituna to celebrate the...

Unemployment rate drops to 3.9 per cent and 22,300 jobs gained year-over-year Today, job numbers released by Statistics Canada for June 2022 show Saskatchewan added 22,300 jobs, an increase of 3.9...

Key takeaways from this year's EMMC The 2022 meeting of the Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference (EMMC) was held in St. John's, Newfoundland. Unfortunately, federal energy and environmental...