Government of Saskatchewan News

Year-Over-Year Wholesale Trade Increased by 29.4 per cent to $3.3 Billion  Saskatchewan's economy continues to show incredible strength.  In April 2022, the total value of wholesale trade in...

Producers were able to wrap up most of the seeding operations in the province over the past week with 98 per cent of the crop now in the ground. There is still some seeding to be done in the east...

New research on a fossilized smooth-shelled turtle species discovered in southwest Saskatchewan is sparking academic interest as the specimen involved is only the second of its kind studied in...

This year, the Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) has planted over 71,000 plants and flowers throughout Wascana Centre, with 8,000 more throughout the grounds of Government House.  “The Wascana...

Government is announcing supplemental relief through the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) to help agricultural producers that experienced significant losses as a result of recent...

Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of senior abuse in Canada. This World Elder Abuse Day, which falls annually on June 15, the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority reminds all...

Tourism Saskatchewan's annual ExploreSask Photo Contest is officially underway and accepting entries as of June 15. Enter photographs or videos of your favourite Saskatchewan adventures for a...

Today the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and the Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation (KOMIR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation in the area of...

North Battleford residents with mental health challenges or complex needs now have improved access to affordable housing thanks to investments from the governments of Canada and...

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is informing consumers that the bond issued to 5K Auction Services, which was operated by Troy Douglas, has been demanded and...

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Saskatchewan's AA credit rating and stable outlook. With this affirmation, Saskatchewan continues to have the second highest credit rating among Canadian provinces...

A new home is now complete for a Habitat family in Yorkton. The project was funded through a $65,000 partnership between the federal and provincial governments through the Canada-Saskatchewan...

Today, Moose Jaw North  MLA and Provincial Secretary Tim McLeod, on behalf of Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky, joined dignitaries, Ministry of Social Services staff and family members to...

19,800 jobs gained year-over-year Today, job numbers released by Statistics Canada for May 2022 show Saskatchewan added 19,800 jobs, an increase of 3.5 per cent, compared to May 2021. All of the...

Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit will travel to Denver, Colorado and Minneapolis, Minnesota to promote Saskatchewan as a reliable supplier of high-quality agricultural products,...

Premier Scott Moe has announced that Raynelle Wilson will be the new Deputy Minister to the Premier and Cabinet Secretary, replacing Cam Swan who has held the position since 2018. "Cam Swan's...

Weekly COVID-19 Epi Report  Issued Thursdays, the Ministry of Health's COVID-19 integrated epidemiology (epi) report utilizes multiple data sources and includes laboratory-confirmed cases, deaths,...

Saskatchewan's public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, raised $2,934,410.42 for the province, representing an increase of $2.4 million compared to...

Over the past week, producers across the Saskatchewan grain belt took advantage of dry weather that allowed for substantial progress with their seeding operations. Ninety-one per cent of the 2022...

Everyone in Canada deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Today, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, along with George Chahal, Member of Parliament for...