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Recognizing Officers and Agencies During National Police Week

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 17:30
The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to proclaim May 12 to 18 as National Police Week.  This year's theme, Committed to Serve Together, highlights the importance of partnerships between policing...

Second Location of Early Years Family Resource Centre in Saskatoon Ready to Welcome Families

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 17:00
The second Early Years Family Resource Centre in Saskatoon is ready to provide families with greater access to early learning and young family services. The Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource...

Public Geoscience Investment Drives Exploration Spending

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $10 million over ten years into the Saskatchewan Geological Survey's (SGS) Public Geoscience Initiative. This initiative is a key tool in driving mineral...

Saskatchewan Ballistics Laboratory Opens in Saskatoon

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 17:00
The Saskatchewan Ballistics Laboratory is now operational at its temporary location at the Saskatoon Police Service headquarters. The lab will play a vital role in supporting firearm-related...

Construction of New Affordable Housing Units in Prince Albert

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $3.7 million to build 12 new affordable housing units for low-income families in Prince Albert.   "The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes that safe...

Construction Begins On Prince Albert Victoria Hospital Acute Care Tower

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 23:00
Progress on the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital (PAVH) project is moving ahead with construction beginning on the new acute care tower this week. A new staff and visitor parking lot was completed...

Income Assistance Mobile Outreach Services Initiative Expanding

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 21:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $690,000 in the 2024-25 provincial budget to expand the Income Assistance Mobile Outreach Services initiative. An additional 10 Ministry of Social...

Celebrating the Economic Contributions of Women Entrepreneurs

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 18:30
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 10 to 18 as Women Entrepreneurs Week in the province, in recognition of the invaluable contributions they make to Saskatchewan's business landscape...

Saskatchewan DLC Signs Agreements to Offer New Baseball and Football High School Courses

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 18:00
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) is signing partnership agreements with Saskatoon Minor Football and Going Yard Baseball Academy in Saskatoon to support the creation of new...

Province Adds More Than 12,000 Jobs in April 2024

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 17:45
The Province Added 12,300 Jobs Year-Over-Year, with the Fourth Lowest Unemployment Rate Among the Provinces Newly released labour force numbers from Statistics Canada show growth in Saskatchewan’s...

Cottage Owners Reminded to Call Before Doing Work Near Water

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 17:30
With warmer weather approaching, cabin owners and recreational boaters are getting ready for lake activities in Saskatchewan. The Water Security Agency (WSA) typically sees a surge in maintenance...

Inquest Into the Death of Wesley Lathlin

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 17:00
A public inquest into the death of Wesley Lathlin will be held June 10 to 14, 2024, at the Travelodge, 106 Circle Drive West, in Saskatoon. The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10...

New Drop in Centre for Youth Opens in Regina

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:00
Youth in Regina have access to a new drop-in centre thanks to a partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan, the Regina Youth Advisory Team, and the John Howard Society. The Ministry of...

Province Expands Drug Treatment Court to North Battleford

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 20:30
Model has Proven Successful in Curbing Addiction and Reuniting Families The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting the expansion of the Drug Treatment Court program to North Battleford, as...

Province Invests $51.2 Million in New Health Care Training Opportunities

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 18:30
The Government of Saskatchewan is making progress on its ambitious health training seat expansion. In 2024-25, a $51.2 million investment will support new and ongoing expansion of health care...

Spring Seeding Underway For Saskatchewan

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 18:00
First Crop Report of 2024 Spring seeding by Saskatchewan producers is officially underway across the province, with 12 per cent of the 2024 crop now planted. “Saskatchewan farmers are back in the...

Saskatchewan's Aa1 (Stable) Credit Rating Affirmed By Moody's Investors Service

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 22:00
Today, Moody's Investors Services affirmed Saskatchewan's credit rating at Aa1 with a stable outlook. "This announcement from Moody's is confirmation of the strength of the Saskatchewan economy and...

Saskatchewan Makes Progress on Suicide Prevention Work

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 19:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is making progress on suicide prevention initiatives, as it marks the four-year anniversary of its suicide prevention plan.  Pillars for Life: The Saskatchewan...

Saskatchewan Sees 306 Per Cent Jump in Uranium Exports to Europe

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 19:00
Uranium Exports Push European Trade to New Levels   Led by demand for Saskatchewan produced uranium, provincial exports to the European Union (EU), specifically Germany, continue to see strong...

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $25 Million in Agriculture Researchers

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 18:30
Today, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $25 million to support 15 strategic research chairs at the...

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