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Innovation Saskatchewan Provides $100,000 to Startup TNT to Support SK Tech Startups

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 17:00
Innovation Saskatchewan is providing $100,000 to Startup TNT (TNT) to increase early-stage capital available for tech startups in Saskatchewan. TNT is a Prairies-based non-profit organization...

Social Services Enhancing Supports and Building Capacity for Indigenous Child and Family Services Program Development

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is increasing funding to the Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute (SFNFCI) by more than $105,000 in 2023-24, for a total of nearly $740,000 in...

Construction Begins on the New La Ronge Long-Term Care Home

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 18:00
Construction is underway on the new La Ronge Long-Term Care Home.  "We are pleased to have reached this next important milestone for the La Ronge Long-Term Care Home," Minister of Rural and Remote...

Saskatchewan's AA (low) Credit Rating Affirmed by DBRS Morningstar

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 19:00
In its recent release, DBRS Morningstar affirms the province's AA (low) credit rating and stable outlook. Saskatchewan currently has the second highest credit rating among the provinces when all...

WSA Announces Launch of GeoHub Portal

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 18:30
Today, the Water Security Agency of Saskatchewan (WSA) announced the launch of its GeoHub portal, making data used by the agency to monitor and manage the province's water resources freely...

Six Individuals Named as the 2023 Saskatchewan Order of Merit Recipients

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 18:00
Today Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the names of six outstanding individuals who will become the next recipients of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the province's highest honour....

Government Releases Recommendations from Independent Review of Prince Albert Police Service Operations

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 17:30
The Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is releasing the recommendations resulting from a special inquiry into the operations of the Prince Albert Police Service.  The special...

Overdose Outreach Teams Extended in Saskatoon

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 17:00
A pilot program to help people reduce their risk of overdose and other drug-related harms is being extended. Overdose Outreach Teams (OOT) in Saskatoon will continue for another six months to...

Overdose Outreach Teams Extended in Regina

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 17:00
A pilot program to help people reduce their risk of overdose and other drug-related harms is being extended. Overdose Outreach Teams in Regina will continue for another six months to further...

Saskatchewan Requests AgriRecovery Assessment Due to Drought

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 16:00
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit has requested the federal government conduct an AgriRecovery assessment to determine what assistance could be provided to livestock producers faced...

Saskatchewan Wholesale Trade Grows 89.8%

Mon, 07/17/2023 - 18:20
Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade numbers for May 2023 are up 89.8 per cent compared to the same time last year, marking 32 straight months of growth, according to most recent figures from...

$26 Million Paving Project Underway in Southeast Saskatchewan

Fri, 07/14/2023 - 17:30
The Government of Saskatchewan is ramping up repaving work this year with 230 kilometres of improvements at key corridors around the province including a segment of Highway 33. It is part of a plan...

Crop Report for the Period of July 4 to July 10, 2023

Thu, 07/13/2023 - 18:00
Crops continued to progress this week with the warm temperatures across the province. Canola is beginning to pod and wheat is beginning to flower in many areas. Dry conditions are impacting parts...

Three Byelections To Be Held on August 10

Thu, 07/13/2023 - 17:30
Premier Scott Moe today called three byelections to fill the vacant seats in Regina Coronation Park, Regina Walsh Acres and Lumsden-Morse. All three byelections will be held on August 10. Voting...

Governments of Canada And Saskatchewan Provide Additional Support For Producers; Low Yield Appraisal Change Encourages Poor Crops Be Used As Feed

Wed, 07/12/2023 - 19:00
Today, the federal and provincial governments announced Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is implementing extraordinary measures to offer support to Saskatchewan livestock producers...

Request for Proposal Released for New Supportive Family Living Program Spaces

Wed, 07/12/2023 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find prospective proponents to develop and operate four Supportive Family Living Programs throughout Saskatchewan. As...

Take a Moment in Sask Parks: July 12 - July 25

Wed, 07/12/2023 - 18:00
Saskatchewan's provincial parks offer camping, glamping, hiking, and fun at the lake. There are also exciting events and programming to fill visitors' days with fun, laughter, and joy in the great...

Government Provides $1 Million In Capital Funding to YWCA Saskatoon for Second Stage Housing

Tue, 07/11/2023 - 18:10
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1 million in capital funding to YWCA Saskatoon to support second stage housing units for women and their children fleeing interpersonal violence and...

Another $13 Million for Highway Improvements in Rural Saskatchewan

Tue, 07/11/2023 - 18:00
Rural Integrated Roads for Growth Program More than 31 municipalities and communities are set to receive $13 million through the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program to address 34...

Applications Being Accepted for Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive

Tue, 07/11/2023 - 17:00
Companies can now submit applications for Saskatchewan's expanded Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive at Saskatchewan.ca.   The Incentive provides financial assistance as a grant to exploration...

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