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Elm Tree Pruning Ban Lifts September 1

Wed, 08/30/2023 - 17:00
Carving pumpkins, sipping apple cider and pruning elm trees: all these activities are signs of the approaching fall season, as the annual ban on pruning elm trees lifts on September 1.  To limit...

Discover Fall Camping in Sask Parks

Tue, 08/29/2023 - 21:00
Experience the beauty of fall camping in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks and easily secure camping spots online with full services and events until September 30. "Fall presents an incredible...

Premier Makes Cabinet Changes

Tue, 08/29/2023 - 19:00
Premier Scott Moe today announced a number of changes to the provincial cabinet. "The mandate of our new cabinet is to build and protect Saskatchewan - to continue building a strong economy, strong...

Province Renews Investment in Île-à-la-Crosse Community Support Programs

Fri, 08/25/2023 - 21:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $223,000 in a renewed three-year agreement with the Île-à-la-Crosse Friendship Centre's Community Support program for youth. "The...

CIC Funding to Encourage Nuclear Supply Chain Development in Saskatchewan

Thu, 08/24/2023 - 18:00
Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) is providing $479,000 to the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) and its partners to prepare local companies for their future...

Crop Report for the Period August 15 to August 21, 2023

Thu, 08/24/2023 - 18:00
Producers continued to make progress harvesting their crops this week. Scattered rain helped with moisture levels as systems moved through the province. Saskatchewan is now 21 per cent completed...

SIRT Investigates In-Custody Incident in Regina

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 23:00
On Tuesday, August 22 at approximately 4:43 a.m. the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Regina Police Service (RPS) regarding an incident that had...

Old Fashioned Fun and Games Day at Government House Saturday August 26th

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 18:00
Step back in time with carnival fun at the Old Fashioned Fun and Games Day at Government House. From 11:20 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. this Saturday, all ages are welcome to try their hand at traditional...

Saskatchewan Celebrates Resumption of Provincial Firefighting Training

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 19:00
Saskatchewan residents can once again be trained as certified firefighters in the province. Suncrest College has re-opened its firefighting program in Melville, Saskatchewan.  Today, the Government...

Education Minister Announces New Parental Inclusion and Consent Policies

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 18:00
Education Minister Dustin Duncan today announced new parental inclusion and consent policies for Saskatchewan schools. As of today: Schools must seek parent/guardian permission when changing...

Drought Support for Saskatchewan Livestock Producers On the Way

Mon, 08/21/2023 - 21:30
Support is coming for Saskatchewan livestock producers affected by drought. The Government of Saskatchewan today announced the province is making up to $70 million available to help offset...

Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan Announces Participation in Canadian Revenue Agency’s Individual Refund Offset Program

Mon, 08/21/2023 - 18:00
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is announcing its participation in the Canadian Revenue Agency's (CRA) Individual Refund Offset Program. The program allows the FCAA to recover...

WSA Announces Half Million Dollar Infrastructure Crossing Replacement Program

Mon, 08/21/2023 - 17:00
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is launching a new $500,000 cost-sharing pilot program that will assist rural municipalities (RMs) and irrigation districts with the cost of replacing aging...

Inquest Into the Death of Ray Bitternose

Fri, 08/18/2023 - 18:00
A public inquest into the death of Ray Bitternose will be held September 18 to 22, 2023, at the Royal Hotel, 4025 Albert Street in Regina.   The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10...

Crop Report for the Period of August 8 to August 14, 2023

Thu, 08/17/2023 - 18:00
Scattered showers across the province paused harvest for a short time, but producers welcomed the moisture. Saskatchewan crops are nine per cent harvested this week, ahead of the five-year average...

Saskatchewan Wholesale Trade Stays Strong

Wed, 08/16/2023 - 21:30
Saskatchewan's economy continues to strengthen with latest numbers from Statistics Canada showing very strong wholesale trade.  Wholesale trade saw year-over-year growth, with a 70.5 per cent...

Saskatchewan Housing Starts Soar

Wed, 08/16/2023 - 21:30
Saskatchewan's economy continues to thrive as Statistics Canada numbers released today show the value of housing starts increasing 50.7 per cent from July 2022 to July 2023. This is the second...

Illegal disposal of demolition waste nets $70,000 in fines for RM, construction company and landowners

Tue, 08/15/2023 - 18:00
A rural municipality, a construction company and two individuals found out that getting rid of demolition waste the wrong way is not just bad for the environment but also the pocketbook.  On May...

Saskatchewan Hosts 2023 Tri-National Agricultural Accord

Mon, 08/14/2023 - 19:00
Saskatchewan will host delegations from across North America at the Tri-National Agricultural Accord in Saskatoon this week. Minister of Agriculture David Marit will use this opportunity to promote...

Feedback Wanted On Employment Standards Provisions Of The Saskatchewan Employment Act And Regulations

Mon, 08/14/2023 - 18:30
The Government of Saskatchewan is asking for public feedback as part of its review of the employment standards provisions in Part II of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and the accompanying...

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