Government of Saskatchewan News

KidsFirst NORTH is the recipient of the 2022 Council of the Federation Literacy Award (COFLA) in Saskatchewan. KidsFirst NORTH is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides a variety...

Saskatchewan's economy continues to grow and today, Statistics Canada reported that merchandise exports increased by 67.5 per cent in July 2022 compared to July 2021, the highest increase among the...

National Trucking Week is being recognized by the Government of Saskatchewan. "Our government knows that transportation is vital to our economy, Saskatchewan truckers play a key role in continuing...

Over 1000 professionals to be added to health system. The Government of Saskatchewan is releasing further details on its four-point action plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain healthcare...

Tonight, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty will invest the 2022 recipients into the province's highest honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. "The eight impressive recipients being honoured this...

The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding eligibility for the Saskatchewan Loan Forgiveness for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technologists program. Any Saskatchewan veterinary practice that...

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $13 million in provincial park facility and infrastructure improvements in 2022-23. "Our campers and day-users are always top of mind when it...

Value of Building Permits Increased by 86.2 per cent Year-Over-Year in July. According to data released by Statistics Canada today, the value of building permits surged in July 2022, reaching $286...

With the Labour Day Classic drawing many to the Regina region this weekend, the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding motorists to plan ahead, slow down, and obey reduced speed limits in work...

Producers worked hard to advance harvest before rain arrived last week and caused delays. Harvest progress is now at 23 per cent, up from 16 per cent last week and just behind the five-year average...

A public inquest into the death of Kevin Wolbaum will be held October 3 to 7, 2022, at the Coronet Hotel at 3551 - 2nd Avenue West in Prince Albert. The first day of the inquest is scheduled to...

Applications Accepted for Municipal Projects Focused on Regional Co-Operation and Good Governance. Today, Government Relations Minister Don McMorris and the Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Steering...

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking feedback on the First Nation and Métis Consultation Policy Framework (CPF).   The CPF was released in 2010 and presents the Government of Saskatchewan's...

The 2022-23 Youth Council is eager to welcome all Prekindergarten to Grade 12 students back for another school year. These 12 incredible students in grades 10 to 12 from across the province on this...

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Jim Lemaigre, MLA for Athabasca, on behalf of the Honourable Jeremy Cockrill,...

Province allocates remaining funds for Accelerate Site Closure Program. Today, the Government of Saskatchewan is making an additional $10 million available under the First Nations Stewardship Fund...

Saskatchewan has proclaimed August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day and the province is once again partnering with Moms Stop the Harm on a campaign to reduce the risk of overdose and stigma related to...

The annual ban on pruning elm trees comes to an end August 31, and Saskatchewan home and property owners are encouraged to prune their elm trees again starting September 1. Each year, provincial...

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing up to $255,000 to the First Nations University of Canada to deliver the Dene Teacher Education Program (DTEP) so that students in northern communities...

Saskatchewan children age five to 11 years will be eligible to receive their third dose COVID-19 vaccinations as of August 31. It is recommended that they receive this booster at least four months...