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November Subsurface Mineral Public Offering Brings in $3.3 Million for Province

Thu, 11/24/2022 - 16:00
Increased Interest in Lands Prospective for Lithium and Potash  The Government of Saskatchewan's subsurface mineral public offering held on Monday, November 21, 2022, generated $3,325,130.13 in...

Legislation Requires Federal Employees to Comply with Trespass Laws

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 21:00
In further response to concerns about unauthorized access to private land by federal employees, the Government of Saskatchewan is introducing The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2022.  "This...

Fourth Ukraine Humanitarian Flight Landing in Saskatoon

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 18:30
Additional 200 Ukrainian Refugees to Call Saskatchewan Home This afternoon, the fourth humanitarian flight carrying Ukrainian citizens will land in Saskatoon, bringing the provincial total of...

Enjoy Family Christmas Programs at the PCC this Holiday Season

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 17:00
The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) invites you to create new traditions this Holiday season at Government House and Wascana Centre. Bring your family to events that inspire the imagination and...

Wright Construction Selected to Design and Construct Weyburn District General Hospital Project

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 16:00
The new Weyburn and District General Hospital project has selected Saskatoon-based Wright Construction Western Inc. (Wright Construction) as the team that will design and build the new...

Investor Alert: Investment Center, Investment Center Holdings Intl are not Registered

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 16:00
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entities the Investment Center and Investment Center Holdings Int'l and of their...

Saskatchewan Communities Recognized for Age-Friendly Status

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 22:00
Three Saskatchewan communities are being recognized for their commitment to age-friendly principles through community engagement and action. "I congratulate the recipients of today's Age-Friendly...

Province Modernizes Pension Legislation

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 21:30
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Pension Benefits Amendment Act, 2022 to give Saskatchewan employers and Saskatchewan people more options to fund and access retirement...

Saskatchewan Commemorates Holodomor

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 20:00
During a special service at the Legislative Building today, MLA Terry Dennis, Legislative Secretary responsible for Saskatchewan-Ukraine Relations, joined with members of the province's Ukrainian...

Federal Government Approves Saskatchewan's Output-Based Performance Standards Program

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 20:00
Large industry to fall under provincial carbon pricing plan Today, the provincial government received confirmation that a provincial plan has been approved to replace the federally imposed carbon...

New Packaged Tours to Sask Parks Provide Winter Adventures for Southern Sask Residents

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 17:00
Thanks to a new partnership with Engelheim Tours, Saskatchewan Parks is offering packaged bus tours to four provincial parks this winter. The Saskatchewan Winter Adventures in Partnership with...

Workers’ Compensation Act Committee of Review Legislative Recommendations

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 17:00
The final report from the Workers' Compensation Act Committee of Review is now available. The committee made 34 recommendations based on consultations held in 2021-22. The committee received 61...

Amendments Introduced to Modernize Police Act

Mon, 11/21/2022 - 21:30
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced amendments to The Police Act, 1990 to allow greater flexibility in the creation of police services and to modernize sections of the act to align...

Province Recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week

Mon, 11/21/2022 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is proclaiming November 20 to 26, 2022 as National Addictions Awareness Week.   "Many of us know someone who has experienced addiction, perhaps it is a family member,...

Investor Alert: FNB Group and "Ben Williams"

Mon, 11/21/2022 - 16:00
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entities FNB Group Ltd, FNB Group Trading and of an individual using the purported name of "Ben...

Public Awareness Campaign to Encourage More Regulated Child Care Homes in Saskatchewan

Mon, 11/21/2022 - 16:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is launching a public awareness campaign in an effort to grow the number of regulated child care home providers in the province.   "Regulated child care services...

SRC 2021-22 Economic Impact Assessment Breaks Records

Fri, 11/18/2022 - 17:00
Today, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) released its 2021-22 economic impact numbers which show record economic benefits being generated for Saskatchewan.   SRC's economic impact assessment...

Fourth Flight of Ukrainians Filled in Under Four Days

Fri, 11/18/2022 - 16:00
230 Additional Displaced Ukrainians to Touch Down Later in November Following the November 10 opening of registration for the fourth humanitarian flight from Ukraine, Open Arms has confirmed that...

Legislation Updated and Modernized to Meet the Needs of Municipalities and Their Residents

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 17:30
Government Relations Minister Don McMorris announced the Government of Saskatchewan has introduced a Bill to amend The Local Government Election Act, 2015 (the Act). These changes will make a few...

Be Ice Smart This Winter

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 17:00
With the arrival of snow and colder temperatures, the Water Security Agency is reminding the public to ensure that ice is thick enough to safely walk, drive or snowmobile on. "As people get ready...

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