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Avian Influenza Detected in Saskatchewan

Fri, 04/08/2022 - 22:30
The Ministry of Agriculture is reminding poultry producers with flocks of all sizes to follow all necessary biosecurity protocols to keep their flocks free of diseases after a highly pathogenic...

Forestry Operators, Contractor Take Responsibility for Water Release into Nesslin Lake

Fri, 04/08/2022 - 18:00
In separate legal proceedings, two forestry operators and a contractor each took responsibility for their roles in road repairs gone wrong that resulted in a significant release of water and...

Saskatchewan Spring Runoff Report - April Update

Fri, 04/08/2022 - 17:00
The Water Security Agency (WSA) provided an update to its spring runoff report today highlighting higher than expected runoff, which is helping to refill many of the reservoirs that were very low...

COVID-19 Weekly EPI Report

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 21:30
Novavax Available Starting April 11  As part of provincial efforts to further increase vaccination rates, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has secured a supply of 4,200 doses of COVID-19...

April Oil and Gas Public Offering Raises $19.3 Million

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 18:00
Offering Exceeds Total Provincial Oil And Gas Rights Sales For Entire 2021-22 Fiscal Year Saskatchewan's April public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights, held on Tuesday, April 5,...

Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program 2022-23 Application Period Opens

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 17:00
As part of its continued commitment to supporting veterans and building stronger communities, the Government of Saskatchewan recently earmarked $1.5 million in the provincial budget for the...

New Legislation Supports Attracting Skilled Workers to Saskatchewan

Wed, 04/06/2022 - 22:25
Today the Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Labour Mobility and Fair Registration Practices Act.  The Act will make Saskatchewan the best place in Canada to re- locate to from within...

Saskatchewan Announces Investment of $1 Million to Promote Careers in the Hospitality Sector

Wed, 04/06/2022 - 21:30
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced support of $1 million to Hospitality Saskatchewan to help them promote careers in Saskatchewan's hospitality and tourism sector. Saskatchewan's...

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, Canada and Saskatchewan Settle Treaty Land Entitlement Claim

Wed, 04/06/2022 - 19:00
Today, Chief Larry Ahenakew; Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs Don McMorris; have announced that the...

Strengthening Public Prosecutions in Saskatchewan

Wed, 04/06/2022 - 19:00
The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General is investing $1.9 million to establish a Major Case Assistance Unit to focus on the most serious and complex prosecutions in Saskatchewan.  "Our Public...

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Further Support Research Demonstration Projects

Wed, 04/06/2022 - 18:00
Today the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced more than $885,000 for 43 projects through the Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) program. The ADOPT Program...

Government Of Saskatchewan Partners With Saskatchewan Safety Council To Update Saskatchewan Curriculum On Safety

Wed, 04/06/2022 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is working with the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC) to provide more opportunities for students to learn about safety and injury prevention. By including injury...

Take Precautions Against Hantavirus During Spring Cleanup

Wed, 04/06/2022 - 17:00
Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take precautions against hantavirus as they start spring cleanup of enclosed buildings or vehicles. Hantavirus infection is caused by breathing...

Supporting a Growing Saskatchewan Technology and Research Sector

Tue, 04/05/2022 - 22:25
Today, the government introduced The Innovation Saskatchewan Amendment Act, 2022 to further support the growth of the technology and research sector in the province.  The legislation provides...

Saskatchewan Invests More Than $1 Million in 23 New Municipal Projects

Tue, 04/05/2022 - 19:50
Targeted Sector Support Initiative to Help Strengthen Communities Today, Government Relations Minister Don McMorris announced 23 new municipal projects that will receive a combined provincial...

27 Communities To Benefit From Increased Investment In Emergency Medical Services In 2022-23

Tue, 04/05/2022 - 18:00
Key commitments in the 2022-23 provincial budget will see significant expansion in emergency care throughout Saskatchewan with a nearly $11 million funding increase. An investment of $7.3 million...

Water Security Agency Launches Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program for 2022

Tue, 04/05/2022 - 17:00
The Water Security Agency (WSA) announces it is launching the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) for 2022 to help Saskatchewan communities and residents respond to the challenge of...

New Legislation to Grow Indigenous Involvement in Saskatchewan Economy

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 22:20
Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation Will Increase Indigenous Participation In Natural Resource And Value-Added Agriculture Projects Today, the Government of Saskatchewan...

Saskatchewan Delegation Heading To Germany To Support Displaced Ukrainians

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 19:30
Delegation To Meet With Ukrainians Who Have Fled, Identify Opportunities To Expedite Immigration Pathways To Canada Today, following a visit to a Ukrainian refugee centre in Germany last week,...

St. Paul’s Hospital To Receive State-Of-The-Art Surgical Robotic System

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 17:00
A new, state-of-the-art surgical robotic system soon to be deployed at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon will allow surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures. The new Da Vinci surgical...

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