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Crop Report for the Period of May 14 to May 20, 2024.

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 18:00
Producers made considerable progress with seeding after many regions experienced delays due to rainfall. Currently, 56 per cent of the 2024 crop is in the ground. This is up from 32 per cent seeded...

First of its Kind Virtual Health Hub to Enhance Rural and Remote Healthcare

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 18:00
An Indigenous-led Virtual Health Hub is being planned on Whitecap Dakota First Nation land south of Saskatoon. The facility will function in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of...

Saskatchewan's Film Sector Flourishing Two Years Post Funding Increase

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 18:00
Saskatchewan's film industry has surged forward recently, fueled by two consecutive years of robust funding from the Government of Saskatchewan.  Since April 2023, approximately $12 million has...

Company Fined $325,000 for Workplace Injury and Fatality

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 17:00
On May 14, 2024, Spiritwood Stockyards (1984) Ltd. pleaded guilty in Spiritwood Provincial Court to two violations of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The company was fined for...

$255,000 to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 21:00
New Funding will Support Newcomer Women Entrepreneur Training Program Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan announced $255,000 in combined funding for the Women...

Investor Alert: Trimamex Is Not Registered

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 18:35
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entity Trimamex Capital Limited. "Dealing with investment entities that are not registered in...

Investor Alert: Morgan Stern Is Not Registered

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 18:30
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entity Morgan Stern. "Do not deal with unregistered investment entities," FCAA Securities Division...

Treaty Land Entitlement Transfer of Mineral Rights for Cowessess First Nation

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 18:00
Nearly 195 hectares (480 acres) of Crown mineral rights will be transferred to Cowessess First Nation under the Cowessess Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Settlement Agreement. "Transferring mineral...

SIRT Investigating Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in Regina

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 19:30
On Sunday May 19, 2024, at approximately 3:47 p.m., the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Regina Police Service (RPS) regarding an officer-involved...

Saskatchewan Inflation Remains Low Due to Removal of Carbon Tax

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 19:08
Consumer Price Index Increase Remains Second Lowest in the Nation Saskatchewan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by only 1 per cent in April 2024 over April 2023. This marks the second lowest...

Investor Alert: Blantomic is Not Registered

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 18:30
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entity Blantomic. "Avoid dealing with investment entities that are not registered in Saskatchewan,"...

Tentative Agreement Reached Between Government And Teacher Bargaining Committees

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 21:00
A tentative agreement between the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee and the Teachers' Bargaining Committee has been reached following recent negotiations. The tentative agreement encompasses...

Premier Moe Appoints New Advanced Education Minister

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 19:00
Premier Scott Moe has made a change to the provincial cabinet, appointing Colleen Young to serve as Minister of Advanced Education. "Minister Wyant recently asked to step away from his cabinet...

A Royally Good Time: Celebrate May Long Weekend at Government House

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 18:30
Mark the long weekend at Government House this Victoria Day, Monday, May 20, with free, family-friendly activities and attractions between 1 and 4 p.m.  "The Victoria Day long weekend is how many...

Saskatchewan Building Construction Investment Up 21.2 Per Cent

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 18:30
Year-over-year growth in building construction investment ranks third among the provinces  Today's numbers for investment in building construction from Statistics Canada show that Saskatchewan has...

Saskatchewan Continues to Strengthen Economic Collaboration with Japan

Fri, 05/17/2024 - 18:00
Province Extends Memorandum of Cooperation by Three Years Today, the Government of Saskatchewan extended their Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment...

Graham Builders Selected for New Specialized Long Term Care Facility in Regina

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 23:30
The Regina Specialized Beds Long-Term Care (LTC) Home project continues to progress with the award of the Progressive Design Build Agreement to Graham Design Builders LP. The Progressive Design...

Saskatchewan Investing $14.4 Million in Settlement Support Services

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 21:49
Settlement Agencies to Increase Supports for Newcomers Across the Province The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing to support the retention and integration of newcomers in Saskatchewan with...

Spring Sitting of Legislature Highlights Saskatchewan's Focus on Classrooms, Care and Communities

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 19:26
As the Spring sitting of the Legislature concludes today, Premier Scott Moe took time to highlight the significant investments made in education, health care and municipalities in the 2024-25...

Province Provides Funding to Expand Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp for Addictions Treatment

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 19:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to improving access to addictions treatment services so that more people can overcome addictions and live healthy, safe lives in recovery. Additional...

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