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Province Protects the Right of Workers to Wear a Poppy

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 23:00
Today the Government of Saskatchewan passed Bill 139 The Saskatchewan Remembrance Observance Act as a way to ensure that employees are able to wear a poppy recognized by the Royal Canadian Legion...

Discover Dinovember At The Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 20:30
It's time to celebrate all things dinosaur! Dinovember is back, as the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) presents a roaring look at Saskatchewan's dinosaurs, fossils, history and...

Students Form Saskatchewan's First Post-Secondary Advisory Council

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 19:00
The Ministry of Advanced Education is welcoming members of the first ever Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Student Council. A group of 21 students from across the province will share their unique...

Cold Weather Strategies to Keep People Warm and Safe This Winter

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is working closely with partners in Saskatoon and Regina to implement cold weather strategies to ensure people experiencing homelessness have access to warm, safe...

Saskatchewan to Expand Options for Employers Recruiting International Workers

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 18:00
Expansion Will Provide Internationally Trained Workers In Intermediate- And Lower-Skilled Jobs The Ability To Apply For Permanent Residency To better support worker retention in Saskatchewan's...

Amendments Introduced to The Workers' Compensation Act Will Provide Increased Cancer Coverage for Firefighters

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 22:30
Today, amendments were introduced to The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 that will see presumptive coverage for six new types of cancer. This will bring the presumptive coverage to 22 types of...

Physician Assistant Training Program to Proceed

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 18:00
Saskatchewan will establish a Physician Assistant training program in the province.  The government has asked the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine to develop a new two-year...

89 Newly Renovated Affordable Housing Units Open In Regina To Support Low Income Families

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 19:30
Regina families in need have access to newly renovated affordable housing, thanks to a combined investment of $12.5 million from the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan to rejuvenate 89 social...

New Programs Keep Housing Affordable, Promote Construction And Provide Rental Units

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 19:00
To help homeowners with rising costs, promote new home construction and increase the availability of rental units, the Government of Saskatchewan today announced details of the Provincial Sales Tax...

Aviation and Aerospace Week Soars In the Land of Living Skies

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 18:30
The Government of Saskatchewan has designated October 29 through November 4 as Saskatchewan Aviation and Aerospace Week to recognize the important role this transportation sector plays in the...

Nominations Open for the 2024 Saskatchewan Order of Merit

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 18:00
"The Saskatchewan Order of Merit allows us to honour outstanding citizens who have truly made our province a better place to live," Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty said. "If you know someone who...

2022-23 Public Accounts Volume 2 Released

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 18:30
Volume 2 of Public Accounts containing detailed financial information was released today, showing government expense was carefully managed in 2022-23, with $500 Saskatchewan Affordability Tax...

Crown Sector Releases 2022-23 Payee Disclosure Report Today

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 18:30
Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) tabled its 2022-23 Payee Disclosure Report for the corporation and its subsidiary Crown corporations today. The annual Payee Disclosure Report is an opportunity...

Graham Construction Selected to Construct St. Paul's Hospital Front Entrance Project

Thu, 10/26/2023 - 17:00
Graham Construction has been selected as the construction firm for the St. Paul's Hospital Front Entrance Expansion project through a two-stage procurement process. A Request for Qualifications...

Throne Speech 2023: Build And Protect

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 22:05
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty today delivered the 2023 Throne Speech outlining the Saskatchewan government’s agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Premier Scott Moe said the Throne Speech...

Opening of the Fourth Session of the Twenty-Ninth Legislature

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 17:00
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty will formally open the Fourth Session of the Twenty-Ninth Legislature with the Speech from the Throne on October 25, in the Assembly Chamber of the Saskatchewan...

Province Proclaims Eighth Annual Access to Justice Week

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 19:00
Highlights Include Improved Virtual Court Access, Child Support Calculation Services, and Reopened Court Locations in Weyburn and Lloydminster The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed October...

Government Of Saskatchewan Announces 45 Enhanced Emergency Shelter Spaces In Prince Albert

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $830,000 to support YWCA Prince Albert to add 45 new permanent enhanced emergency shelter spaces.  "The Ministry of Social Services supports vulnerable...

Improved Water Infrastructure Is Coming To Nine Saskatchewan Communities

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 17:00
Nine water infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will improve residents' quality of life and contribute to the province's long-term sustainability and growth thanks to the combined investment of...

Province Distributes Free Menstrual Products to Improve Access

Mon, 10/23/2023 - 21:30
Today, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Laura Ross was joined by MLAs Alana Ross and Jim Lemaigre with representatives from Shoppers Drug Mart and the Prince Albert School Division to...

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