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2022 Recipients of Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal Announced

Thu, 04/06/2023 - 18:00
Today Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the names of the 11 recipients of the 2022 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. Recipients will be presented with this prestigious medal on April 18, 2023,...

Accelerated Site Closure Program a Huge Success

Thu, 04/06/2023 - 18:00
Over 8,800 inactive oil and gas wells and facilities in Saskatchewan were capped or closed under the Accelerated Site Closure Program. The program was announced in 2020 and provided $400 million...

Saskatchewan's Second Mission to Philippines Delivers High Success Rate

Thu, 04/06/2023 - 17:30
Hundreds More Filipino Registered Nurses Receive Conditional Offers To Join Saskatchewan Workforce  Saskatchewan's second in-person recruitment mission to the Philippines in mid-March resulted in...

Saskatchewan Adds 9,500 Jobs, Third Lowest Unemployment Rate in Nation

Thu, 04/06/2023 - 17:30
Newly released labour force figures from Statistics Canada for March reveal more job growth in Saskatchewan, with 9,500 new jobs when compared to March 2022, an increase of 1.7 per cent. “With 24...

April Oil and Gas Public Offering Brings in $11.1 Million for the Province

Thu, 04/06/2023 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, has raised $11,113,459.75 for the province. Of the 147 parcels posted this sale, 105...

Saskatchewan’s 2023 Merchandise Exports Lead the Nation

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 19:15
Saskatchewan’s economy remains one of the strongest in the nation. From February 2022 compared to February 2023, Saskatchewan's merchandise exports saw an increase of 31.9 per cent. In the first...

Career Fair in Regina Focusing on New Arrivals From Ukraine

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 19:00
Event Features Employers, Employment Agencies and Community Organizations from Across the Province Today, the Government of Saskatchewan will be hosting a career fair focusing on displaced...

Government of Saskatchewan to Expand U of S Clinical Law Program

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 18:30
$200,000 Investment Will Provide Enhanced Student Placement Options The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General has finalized an agreement with the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law to...

2023 Spring Weight Restrictions Begin April 7 On Secondary Highways

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 18:00
The 2023 spring road restrictions come into force in Saskatchewan on Friday, April 7. These restrictions are used by the province and rural municipalities to mitigate potential damage to our...

Government of Saskatchewan Taking Nation Leading Action on Credential Recognition

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 18:00
Today, Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison announced new changes to The Employment Program Regulations, bolstering Saskatchewan's recruitment of internationally educated...

Cowessess First Nation Receives Mineral Rights in Treaty Land Entitlement Transfer

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 17:00
Under the Cowessess Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Settlement Agreement, nearly 60 hectares (approximately 147 acres) of Crown mineral rights will be transferred to Cowessess First Nation upon the...

Investor Alert: CentralMargins Trading Services LLC.

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 17:00
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entity CentralMargins Trading Services LLC. "We take this opportunity to remind investors that...

SHA Health Facilities Returning To Routine Infection Prevention Protocols; SK Vax Wallet App Winding Down

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 19:00
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is moving back to routine infection prevention and control protocols effective today and masking will no longer be required for patients/residents, staff or...

Province Invests in Operational Funding for Second Stage Housing

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 19:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $876,000 in operational funding over three years to support second stage housing, including intervention and counselling services, for women and their...

Government Signs MOU with Saskatoon Police Service to House Ballistics Lab

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 18:00
The Saskatchewan Firearms Office has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saskatoon Police Service to house its Firearms Ballistics Lab in the Service's headquarters for the next two...

SIRT Investigates Medical Distress Following Arrest in Prince Albert

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 18:00
On Saturday, April 1 at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) regarding an in-custody...

Water Security Agency Launches Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program for 2023

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 17:00
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is announcing the launch of the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) for 2023 to help Saskatchewan communities and residents respond to the challenge of...

Amplifying Post-Secondary Student Voices In Saskatchewan

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 17:00
A new Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Student Council will give students opportunities to provide feedback on a broad range of post-secondary topics through direct engagement with the Ministry of...

Become a Reel Expert - 2023-24 Saskatchewan Anglers Guide Now Online

Mon, 04/03/2023 - 18:30
The 2023-24 Saskatchewan Anglers Guide is now available online for fishing enthusiasts.  The guide is conveniently downloadable to your cell phone or tablet, making it possible to quickly reference...

Construction Company Fined for Failing to Pay Wages

Mon, 04/03/2023 - 18:30
On March 16, 2023, in Saskatoon Provincial Court, Grandview Homes Ltd., a construction company operating in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan pleaded guilty to violating four counts under The Saskatchewan...

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