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Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Major Investment to Purchase More Wildfire Equipment and Increase Resilience to Wildfires

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 21:00
With another challenging wildfire season underway and wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada - impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife - the Governments of...

Minister Wilkinson Announces New Investments in Critical Minerals in Saskatchewan

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 18:45
Saskatchewan is internationally known for mining and exploration, and more recently getting recognition for critical minerals, including rare earth elements, which are used in electric vehicles...

34 New Supportive Housing Spaces Open in Saskatoon

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 18:00
Vulnerable individuals at risk of homelessness in Saskatoon now have access to newly renovated, supportive housing units through a partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan...

Province Enhancing Cancer Treatment Safety Through Genotyping

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), and Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) are launching a genome testing program to improve the safety of Saskatchewan cancer...

Saskatchewan Sees Strong Export Growth Into 2024 Reaching New Markets Internationally

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 18:00
Province's International Outcomes Showing Successes in Q1 of 2024-25 Today, Saskatchewan is reporting several new international successes for the first quarter (Q1) of the 2024-25 fiscal year....

2024 Harvest Season Underway in Saskatchewan

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 19:00
Today, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit, along with local MLAs, gathered to officially kick off harvest in Saskatchewan.  "Harvest is the culmination of hard work, dedication and the...

Be Bear Aware This Summer

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 18:00
Summer is a great time for people to be outdoors, enjoying the weather and all that nature has to offer in our beautiful province. However, it's also an important time for black bears to maintain...

Saskatchewan Adds Nearly 23,000 Jobs, Leads Nation in Growth

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 18:30
Statistics Canada Shows Historic Job Growth and Lowest Unemployment Rate in Canada Statistics Canada's latest labour force numbers show that Saskatchewan added 22,900 new jobs year-over-year in the...

Workplace Injury of Two Workers Results in $95,000 Fine

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 18:30
On July 29, 2024, HVR Construction Ltd. pleaded guilty in North Battleford Provincial Court to violations of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 that resulted in the injury of two...

Provinces Call on the Federal Government to Reverse Harmful Capital Gains Changes for the Agriculture Sector

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 18:00
At the annual conference of Federal, Provincial, Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture in Whitehorse, Yukon in July, the Ministers of Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova...

Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program Sees Record Response in 2024/25

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 18:00
The Saskatchewan Veteran Service Club Support Program has been fully subscribed for 2024-25 in a single intake, providing grants up to $30,000 to 81 veterans' organizations throughout the...

Government Recognizes Exceptional Effort of the Saskatoon Police Service

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 23:00
This week the Saskatoon Police Service announced the recovery of Mackenzie Lee Trottier, whose remains were discovered in the City of Saskatoon landfill on July 30.  "It is with heavy hearts that...

$40 Million Highway 5 Project Reaches Midway Point

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 19:00
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that the $40 million Highway 5 project in the St. Denis area has reached the midway point. This project is among recent and planned traffic safety...

New Critical Minerals Incentives to Grow Saskatchewan Mining Sector

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 18:30
The Ministry of Energy and Resources is now accepting applications to two new critical minerals incentive programs, which will drive investment and innovation in Saskatchewan's critical minerals...

Construction to Start on Affordable, Accessible Homes for Individuals with Brain Injuries in Swift Current

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 18:00
Four individuals in Swift Current with brain injuries will soon have access to newly constructed, safe and affordable housing thanks to a joint investment from the Governments of Canada and...

Crop Report for the Period of July 30 to August 5, 2024

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 18:00
Crops continue to rapidly advance with the increased temperatures and lack of moisture experienced throughout much of the province this past week. Conditions have led to a further decline in yield...

August Oil and Gas Public Offering Generates $7.2 Million in Revenue

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, raised $7,208,879.51 for the province, with the Estevan area generating the most...

Take A Moment In Sask Parks: August 7 - August 20

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 19:00
Visitors can enjoy an entire summer of camping, glamping, hiking and fun at the lake in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks. There are also exciting events and programming to fill visitors' days with...

Key Water Infrastructure Projects Starting in Southwest Saskatchewan

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 18:00
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is investing more than $2 million in the design and construction work on five water infrastructure projects in Southwest Saskatchewan. These projects will strengthen...

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Celebrate Opening of Six New Affordable Single Parent Homes in La Loche, Saskatchewan

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 22:00
Single-parent families in La Loche have more options for affordable housing, thanks to investments from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan.   Member of the Legislative Assembly for...

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