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Major Improvements on Highway 15 Near Kenaston Underway

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 18:30
A $22.7 million highway construction project is underway near Kenaston. The two-year major highway improvement project will include construction of a subgrade, widening and resurfacing on Highway...

Crop Report for the Period of June 20 to June 26, 2023

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 18:00
The majority of the province has continued to be dry, however some areas received heavy rain showers this past week with some isolated flash floods. Some of these areas also received hail; the...

Company Fined $2,100 As A Result Of Worker Injury

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 17:30
On June 19, 2023, AGI Envirotank Ltd. pleaded guilty in Biggar Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996.  The company was fined $1,500 with a $600...

Call For Proposals For Communities To Host Integrated Services For Youth

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 17:30
Saskatchewan is moving forward with its plan to better serve the needs of youth and their families with coordinated access to a wide variety of supports and services for everything from mental...

Saskatchewan Finishes 2022-23 With Surplus, Pays Down $1.5 Billion of Provincial Operating Debt

Thu, 06/29/2023 - 17:00
Saskatchewan's finances are strong. A $1.58 billion surplus achieved at year-end of 2022-23 enabled the province to retire $1.5 billion of the provincial operating debt, saving $66 million per year...

SIRT Investigates Injuries During Arrest in Regina

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 23:30
On Tuesday, June 27 at approximately 10:20 a.m. the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Regina Police Service (RPS) regarding injuries an individual...

Saskatchewan Continues to Enjoy Largest Population Growth in More Than a Century

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 19:45
Today, Statistics Canada released new provincial population figures that show Saskatchewan’s population grew by 6,821 to 1,221,439 in the first quarter of 2023. That’s an increase of 33,101...

Take a Moment in Sask Parks: June 28-July 11

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 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 Extends Funding for Sawêyihtotân Project

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 17:30
The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) have agreed to extend the Sawêyihtotân project, which helps people who are homeless find stable and long-term housing....

Roar Into Summer At Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 17:00
Hearing Scotty, the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex, roar inside the CN T.rex Gallery or experiencing our history in the First Nation Gallery, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum has something for...

SaskEnergy to Request Rate Adjustments; Customer Bills to Decrease

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 17:00
SaskEnergy is applying to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) for adjustments to its commodity and delivery service rates.   On June 29, 2023, SaskEnergy will submit a proposal to the SRRP...

Manitoba, Saskatchewan And Alberta Governments Join Federal Government To Engage First Nations On Agricultural Opportunities

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 19:30
Today, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit and Alberta Agriculture and...

New Joint-Use School Location Selected In North Regina

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 18:00
A new joint-use elementary school in North Regina will be built on the site of the existing Imperial Community School between Broad Street North and Hamilton Street in Regina. The new facility will...

Saskatchewan Proclaims Provincial HIV Testing Day

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 18:00
Get tested. Know Your HIV Status. Saskatchewan has proclaimed June 27 as the Provincial Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Day, which coincides with the annual National HIV Testing Day in...

$5 Million Renovation Begins At Casino Moose Jaw

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 18:00
Construction begins this week on $5 million in renovations to Casino Moose Jaw to help ensure an "Always Entertaining" experience for the casino's guests. "Renovations at Casino Moose Jaw and the...

Oil and Gas Emissions Fall for the Third Year in a Row

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 18:00
Saskatchewan's oil and gas industry continues to drive down greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). In 2022, provincial emissions from venting and flaring at upstream oil facilities decreased to 3.9...

Innovation Saskatchewan Invests $1.1 Million in Research and Development Projects in Core Sectors

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 17:30
Innovation Saskatchewan is investing over $1.1 million in four industry-led research and development (R&D) projects through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth Fund...

Construction Begins On New St. Frances Cree Bilingual School In Saskatoon

Mon, 06/26/2023 - 19:00
Construction is getting underway on a brand-new school to replace and relocate the St. Frances Cree Bilingual School. Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood MLA Lisa Lambert, on behalf of Education Minister...

Violation Of Occupational Health And Safety Regulations Results In $16,100 Fine

Mon, 06/26/2023 - 18:00
On June 6, 2023, Rubicon Health Solutions pleaded guilty in Regina Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.  The company was fined $11,500 with a...

Discover Your Inner Angler During Free Fishing Weekend July 8-9

Mon, 06/26/2023 - 18:00
Celebrate Saskatchewan's abundant fishing opportunities by casting a line during the annual summer Free Fishing Weekend, July 8-9. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a curious novice, Saskatchewan's...

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