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Death At Pine Grove Correctional Centre

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 23:00
A 33-year-old female inmate was declared deceased this morning at Pine Grove Correctional Centre. The inmate was found unresponsive in her cell. Corrections staff called EMS and initiated...

Police and Crisis Team Now Operational in Estevan

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Estevan Police Service are pleased to announce the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) program is now operational in...

Water Security Agency Invests in New Weather and Soil Monitoring Stations

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 18:00
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has invested nearly $600,000 in new weather and soil monitoring stations in a dozen locations across the province. "Managing Saskatchewan's water resources is at the...

One Hundred High School Graduates Receive Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarships

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 17:00
Today the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) announced that Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships are being awarded to 100 high school...

Dispute Resolution Requirement for Family Law Extended Province Wide

Fri, 06/24/2022 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is extending mandatory, early family dispute resolution for family law issues to the entire province on July 1, 2022.   “Mandatory dispute resolution empowers...

COVID-19 Weekly Epi Report

Thu, 06/23/2022 - 21:35
Shifting to a Monthly COVID-19 Reporting Schedule In recent weeks, COVID-19 surveillance indicators suggest a decreasing trend in COVID-19 infections. As we move into the summer months, the...

Rapid Access To Addictions Medicine Clinic In North Battleford Celebrates Grand Opening

Thu, 06/23/2022 - 19:00
A new clinic in North Battleford is helping people who need addictions services and support. The Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic provides quick access to specialized addictions...

Government of Saskatchewan Provides Additional Funding for SRC Rare Earth Processing Facility Expansion

Thu, 06/23/2022 - 18:30
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced an additional $20 million in funding for the Saskatchewan Research Council's (SRC) Rare Earth Processing facility. The funding will allow the...

Expanding Mobile Harm Reduction Services In North Battleford

Thu, 06/23/2022 - 18:00
The North Battleford area is now home to Saskatchewan's fourth mobile harm reduction van that will transport safer supplies to the community to save lives and help reduce the spread of sexually...

Crop Report for the Period of June 14 to June 20, 2022

Thu, 06/23/2022 - 18:00
There was rain through all regions of Saskatchewan this past week, with some areas seeing higher amounts of localized precipitation. Growing conditions have been reported to be good in the...

Opening Of Tiny Homes In Pinehouse Lake

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 20:00
Everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, and Member of the...

SRC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Mining and Minerals Facility

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 18:00
Today, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) celebrated the grand opening of a new Facility which consolidates SRC's Mining and Minerals operations into one purpose-built facility to more...

Funding to Support Agricultural Water Management Projects

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 17:00
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) announced $700,000 for Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers to advance responsible agricultural water management projects.  "Effective water management may be...

Saskatchewan Potash Producers Ramp Up Production

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 17:00
Province Positions Itself to Supply the World with the Fertilizer it Needs. In response to the growing demand and escalating concern around global food security, Saskatchewan's potash sector is...

Saskatchewan Leads Country in Retail Trade Growth

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 17:00
Month-Over-Month Retail Trade Increased by 1.4 Per Cent in Saskatchewan, Highest in the Nation Saskatchewan is once again leading the nation in a key economic indicator.  From March 2022 to April...

Dedication of Residential School Memorial at Government House

Tue, 06/21/2022 - 21:30
The Memorial Fulfills the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action #82 Today on National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Lieutenant Governor of...

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Woodland Wellness Centre Celebrates Grand Opening

Tue, 06/21/2022 - 18:30
Today, Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health Minister Everett Hindley joined Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) representatives, local dignitaries and community members...

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Saskatchewan

Tue, 06/21/2022 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan encourages residents to participate in community events and celebrations across the province. National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates the unique heritage, diverse...

Inquest Into The Death Of Randy Wolfe

Mon, 06/20/2022 - 18:00
A public inquest into the death of Randy Wolfe will be held July 18 to 22, 2022, at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association at 5521 - 49th Avenue in Lloydminster. The first day of the...

Native Prairie Appreciation Week is June 19 to 25

Mon, 06/20/2022 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to proclaim June 19 to 25, 2022, as Native Prairie Appreciation Week. Native prairie is a grassland ecosystem that is one of the most diverse systems on...

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