Government of Saskatchewan News

The Vehicle Equipment Regulations have been amended to give the Minister Responsible for SGI the authority to grant a temporary exemption from the requirement to wear a helmet when operating a...

A public inquest into the death of Jordan Norfield will be held June 26 to 30, 2023, at the Coronet Hotel, 3551 - 2nd Avenue West, in Prince Albert. The first day of the inquest is scheduled to...

On May 15, 2023, Hergott Electric Ltd. pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996. The company was fined for contravening...

Patients in northwest Saskatchewan now have access to hemodialysis services closer to home. Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health Minister Everett Hindley and Trade and...

Producers across Saskatchewan continue to make tremendous progress with their seeding operations. Currently, 68 per cent of the 2023 crop in the ground. This is still behind the five-year average...

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has successfully designed and manufactured proprietary commercial-scale solvent extraction cells for its under construction Rare Earth Processing Facility....

The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to report that more than 580 skating and curling rinks across the province received funding through the Community Rink Affordability Grant in 2022-23....

Due to recent rainfall and cooler weather, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is lifting the provincial fire ban that has been in place since May 16, 2023. The ban had applied to all...

It's that time of year - remember to be bear aware. As warmer weather settles in, our furry friends will be leaving their dens in search of food.  Black bears are found throughout most of the...

Today, the Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) welcomes to Wascana Centre more than 200 goats trained to nibble through invasive weeds. Back for a second year, the number of goats increased from...

On May 17, 2023, amendments to occupational health and safety provisions of The Saskatchewan Employment Act came into force. "The amendments passed today will ensure we are building a strong...

With warmer weather on the horizon, cabin owners and recreational boaters will be heading to lakes across Saskatchewan to enjoy the sunshine. This is a busy time of year for maintenance and...

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 22 to 26, 2023, as Disability Service Professionals Week to recognize and celebrate the important work people across the province do to support...

Financial support is being made available to northern Saskatchewan residents who were impacted by the power outage from May 14, 2023, at approximately 3 p.m. to May 17, 2023, at 1:15 a.m. This...

This week, the federal government introduced Bill C-48, which would amend Canada's Criminal Code in relation to granting bail to repeat violent offenders. When Federal-Provincial-Territorial...

Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take precautions to avoid tick bites as warmer weather begins. With many people heading outside over the long weekend, the Ministry of Health would like...

On May 11, 2023, Epic Contracting Ltd. pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The company was fined for contravening...

Important provisions in The Saskatchewan Firearms Act will come into force today. The Act protects the rights of lawful firearms owners across the province and enhances public safety. "The...

Today, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced further support for Saskatchewan producers through enhancement of the Wildlife Damage Prevention Program.  "We continue to respond to...

Amid recent records for international exports, the province’s agricultural manufacturers are generating sustained and significant growth as they create a rising global demand for Saskatchewan-made...