Government of Saskatchewan News

Operation Safe Driver Week is July 7-13, 2024, and the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol (SHP) is asking everyone to follow safe driving habits to help improve the safety of our roadways.  Acknowledged...

A Memorandum of Agreement between the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU) PS/GE bargaining unit has now been ratified by both...

Today's newly released numbers from Statistics Canada show strong and steady growth in Saskatchewan's economy, with 14,400 new jobs added year-over-year. 7,300 full-time jobs and 7100 part time...

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing funding to enhance professional development opportunities for Francophone artists in the province.  The Conseil culturel fransaskois (CCF) will receive...

On June 12, 2024, Builder Brothers Construction Inc. pleaded guilty in Rosthern Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The company was fined for...

There were no reported school division losses of public money during the third quarter of the 2023-24 school division fiscal year (March 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024). The Ministry of Education has...

Today, Alberta Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen and Saskatchewan Highways Minister Lori Carr announced the two provinces will work together on a Highway 17 passing...

The Water Security Agency (WSA), in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, is committing $9 million to update and expand flood maps for high-risk communities in Saskatchewan. As part of this...

Grants totaling more than $1.3 million have been awarded to 55 projects that will improve traffic safety in 49 communities across Saskatchewan. The grants are coming from the Provincial Traffic...

Producers are reporting overall good crop, pasture and hay conditions throughout the province this week. Rain was widespread, with some areas receiving significant amounts along with isolated hail...

Ministers for highways and transportation in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba are meeting today in Saskatoon to continue work to strengthen economic corridors that support Canada's supply chains....

Today, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation's (SCIC) Guardian Dog Rebate Program. The changes to the rebate, under the...

A new accessible service centre welcomed visitors over the May long weekend at Blackstrap Provincial Park and a new accessible campsite is planned for later this summer.  "Ensuring Saskatchewan...

Saskatchewan's summer Free Fishing Weekend is back on July 13-14, and it's the perfect time for Saskatchewan residents and visitors alike to drop a line and give angling a try, no license...

The Immigration Services Act came into force on July 1, enhancing Saskatchewan's ability to manage and monitor the immigration system and protect foreign workers from exploitation. "Saskatchewan...

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed July 1, 2024, as the University of Regina's 50th Anniversary, recognizing half a century of the university being an independent, degree-granting...

On October 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Saskatchewan will increase to $15 an hour. In 2022 the Government of Saskatchewan indicated it would make incremental increases to minimum wage over a two...

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors in Saskatchewan of the online entity Trezor Group. "Protect your wealth by not investing with unregistered...

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is taking proactive measures to ensure water structures continue to serve the diverse needs of west central Saskatchewan. WSA is working on seven major capital...

Vulnerable individuals at risk of homelessness will soon have access to newly renovated, affordable and supportive housing units in Saskatoon thanks to investments by the Governments of Canada and...