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Additional $18.1 Million for First Nation and Métis Organizations Through 2024-25 Gaming Payments

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 18:30
Saskatchewan First Nation and Métis organizations will receive an additional $18.1 million for a total of $109 million in gaming payments in 2024-25 as a result of higher-than-forecast profits at...

Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project to Create $5.9 Billion Impact

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 18:30
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan released the Economic Analysis for the Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (WIRP), the first part of the overall Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation...

Crop Report for the Period of September 17 to 23, 2024

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 18:00
Harvest was delayed across much of the province over the past week due to rainfall. Currently, producers are 79 per cent complete. This is still ahead of the five-year average of 75 per cent and...

Saskatchewan Firearms Office Encourages Firearms Safety This Hunting Season

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 17:30
The Saskatchewan Firearms Office (SFO) wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable hunting season and reminds everyone that a secure firearm is a safe firearm.  "A successful hunt starts with safety," SFO...

Three Saskatchewan Agriculture Commodities Reach $1 Billion Mark in 2024

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 17:00
Export Value of Three of Saskatchewan's Agri-Food Commodities Have Each Surpassed $1 Billion Already in 2024 Saskatchewan’s non-durum wheat exports have reached $1.7 billion for the current year,...

Highway Hotline Introduces New Highway Condition Terminology

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 19:00
Saskatchewan's Highway Hotline has updated the terminology it uses to describe winter driving conditions.  The new terminology offers more clear and concise messaging that will help drivers make...

Sites for New Francophone Schools in Saskatoon and Prince Albert

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:30
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) announced that the sites for new Francophone Schools in Saskatoon and Prince Albert have been identified. “The...

Investor Alert: Bitcoinup Is Not Registered

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:00
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors in Saskatchewan of the online entity BitcoinUP. "Do your research before engaging with online investment...

Saskatchewan Exports to Latin America Reach Record $5.4 Billion in 2023

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 18:00
Record Exports to Latin America Reported for Second Consecutive Year Saskatchewan's exports to Latin America reached a new provincial record of $5.4 billion last year driven primarily by potash and...

Post Secondary Schools to Receive Menstrual Products for Students in Need

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 17:00
A partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan and Shoppers Drug Mart is expanding a program that distributes free menstrual products in the province.  "We are delighted to continue our...

Saskatchewan Recognizes Global Biotech Week

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 17:00
Agriculture Minister David Marit has proclaimed September 22 to 28, 2024, as Global Biotech Week in Saskatchewan. This week brings awareness to and celebrates the benefits of biotechnology,...

More Than $3.9 Billion Invested Since 2020 Toward Improving Highways

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 19:00
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan reflects on the past four years of significant investments into our province's infrastructure. These investments improve safety, support our export-based...

eHealth Saskatchewan and SGEU Local 1579 Ratify Memorandum of Agreement

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 18:30
A Memorandum of Agreement between eHealth Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU) Local 1579 has been ratified by both parties. The agreement provides...

Government of Saskatchewan Rejects Federal Oil and Gas Emissions Cap and Methane 75 Regulations

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 18:00
Province Would Face Royalty and Tax Revenue Losses up to $7 Billion, Lost Government Revenues of $43 Billion, and up to 34,000 Job Losses by 2050, According to Independent Report In its new...

Saskatchewan Exports to France, UK and Netherlands Nearly $1.2 Billion in 2023

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 18:00
Exports to the Three Countries Increased by 34.4 Per Cent Compared to 2022  Saskatchewan's trade relationship with the United Kingdom (UK), France and the Netherlands continued to strengthen in...

Additional Support to Estevan and Coronach Regions for Coal Transition

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 21:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $10 million to build new economic opportunities and support coal transition efforts in the Estevan and Coronach regions.  "This investment by the...

Province Partners with Rick Hansen Foundation for Accessibility Training

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 20:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering with the Rick Hansen Foundation to deliver education and training on accessibility to public sector bodies and government employees, investing up to...

Saskatchewan Contributes $100,000 to Human Trafficking Summit #Notinmycity in 2025

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 19:30
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it will contribute $100,000 toward The Maddison Sessions, hosted by #NotInMyCity in Saskatoon this upcoming spring, as part of its commitment to...

Saskatchewan's Health Human Resources Action Plan Shows Strong Results at Two-Year Anniversary

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 19:00
Innovative Saskatchewan-Based Solutions to Recruit, Train, Incentivize, and Retain Enhance Competitiveness This month marks the two-year milestone of Saskatchewan’s historic Health Human...

Construction Week Proclaimed in Saskatchewan

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 18:00
Week Highlights Construction Sector's Role in Economic Growth  The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 23 to 27 as Saskatchewan Construction Week. The week has been proclaimed to...

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