Government of Saskatchewan News

Springtime is bear aware time! Our furry friends are out of their dens looking for food now that warmer weather has arrived, so be sure to keep watch when outdoors and ensure attractants aren't...

Producers have made substantial progress in seeding over the last week. Seeding is currently 32 per cent complete in the province, up 20 per cent from last week. This is behind the five-year...

Saskatchewan's Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan continues to show progress in key areas to recruit, train, incentivize and retain more health care workers.  "Our ambitious HHR Action Plan...

Today, Members of the Legislative Assembly, along with Saskatchewan public service employees, join people across Canada and wear moose hide pins to observe the annual Moose Hide Campaign. The Moose...

In the first quarter of 2024, Saskatchewan's agricultural exports to India, already a top global market for Saskatchewan agriculture, have increased in volume by 13-fold over the previous year for...

A young animal may look in need of your help but, in most cases, the best thing you can do is appreciate them from a distance and leave them be.    While it may seem like the baby has been...

Figures Show Saskatchewan's Strength as Housing Starts Surge According to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), in April 2024, urban housing starts in...

The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the 2024-25 recipients of the Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Scholarship and the Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship....

Construction is ongoing across Saskatchewan communities as part of the government's investment of more than an all-time high $4.4 billion in capital projects to support classrooms, care and...

In 2023, Saskatchewan exported $7.28 billion worth of agri-food products to the Indo-Pacific Region. The top exporting destination in the region was China, with $4.3 billion worth of agri-food...

Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $5 million over five years for the Prairie Agricultural Machinery...

A tentative agreement has been reached between the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU).  The union has advised they are taking the...

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are ready to welcome visitors for a new season of outdoor fun with prepped campsites, well-maintained trails and an exciting lineup of events and programs. "We are so...

The Province's Exports for 2022-2023 Reached Record Highs Saskatchewan's exports continue to soar, totaling over $101.9 billion for 2022 and 2023 combined. This is a 52.2 per cent increase from the...

The Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing May 13-17, 2024 as Innovation Week in Saskatchewan. Happening in tandem with Canadian Innovation Week, the annual five-day celebration brings together...

Saskatchewan children two years and older will benefit immediately from the province’s first portable pediatric Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine located at the Jim Pattison Children’s...

Today, Statistics Canada released Saskatchewan's building permit figures, which show a 15.8 per cent increase year-over-year growth for March 2024, compared to March 2023 (seasonally adjusted)....

Over 15,000 Victims of Crime Supported Through Their Efforts Today, the Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed May 12-18, 2024, as Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, to raise awareness and...

Today, Highways Minister Lori Carr reminding motorists to slow to 60 km/h in work zones as Victoria Day long weekend gets closer and road crews get busier across Saskatchewan. "As this construction...

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 13 to 17, 2024, as Disability Service Professionals Week. This week recognizes and celebrates disability service professionals and the vital...