Government of Saskatchewan News
/* ES HIDE ALL TABS FOR KUOOT php print render($tabs); */ ?>Government Provides $3 Million in New Funding to YWCA Regina for Women and Families
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) is providing an additional $3 million grant to support the YWCA Centre for Women and Families project.
"Our government is proud to provide further support to...
Lace Up Your Skates: the Rink on Wascana Is Now Open for its Second Year
Wascana Centre is happy to announce the opening of the Rink on Wascana for the 2023 season. Located on Wascana Lake at Legislative Landing, the rink also includes washrooms and a warming facility,...
Chief Coroner Provides Recommendations to the Saskatchewan Health Authority After the Death of Shayne Turner
Late last year, the Chief Coroner reopened the investigation of Shayne Turner at the request of the family and met with them to discuss next steps. Rather than holding an inquest, two...
Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) Operational in Saskatchewan
On January 1, The Police (Serious Incident Response Team) Amendment Act, 2021 came into force, which formally establishes a serious incident response team (SIRT) in Saskatchewan.
"These changes...
Provincial Indexation, Tax Credits Help with Affordability
The Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit (SATC) payment and indexation are among the government initiatives helping make life more affordable for Saskatchewan people.
Indexation of the provincial...
Winter Activities at Echo Valley Provincial Park Open For New Years Day
Winter activities, including skating, snowshoe hikes and a new Ninja-Warrior-style activity course will open at Echo Valley Provincial Park beginning January 1, 2023.
Popular Skating Loop Is...
Take Time to Plan Your Travel this Holiday Season
Be sure to include the Highway Hotline in your travel plans this holiday season!
The Highway Hotline, Saskatchewan's provincial road information system, is open 24-hours a day, seven-days a week...
Applications Now Being Accepted for the Transportation Rescue Extrication Program
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is now accepting applications from Saskatchewan fire departments for the Transportation Rescue Extrication (TREX) Program, which provides auto...
Death at Regina Correctional Centre
A 39-year-old male inmate on remand was declared deceased on Wednesday, December 21 at the Regina Correctional Centre.
The inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. Corrections staff called EMS...
Record Population Growth as Saskatchewan Surges Past 1.2 Million People
Saskatchewan enjoyed record population growth of more than 10,000 people in the third quarter of 2022 and more than 22,000 people over the past year, boosting the province's population to over 1.2...
Saskatchewan Continues Growth in Retail Trade
Statistics Canada released retail trade figures from October 2022, showing Saskatchewan's ongoing strength in the retail trade sector. Compared to October 2021, the province has seen 9.0 per cent...
Company Fined $126,000 For Serious Worker Injury
On December 8, 2022, King Stud Contracting Ltd. pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court regarding one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996.
The company was fined...
Take a Spin on the Rink on Wascana Starting this January
The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) will once again open the Rink on Wascana this January. Located on Wascana Lake at Legislative Landing, the rink also includes washrooms and a warming...
New Housing Partnership Supports Regina Residents At Risk of Homelessness
Through a new partnership between Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) and Phoenix Residential Society, Regina residents who are at risk of homelessness have improved access to supportive...
New Grenfell Long-Term Care Home Proceeding to Request for Proposals
Three teams will move forward to the next stage of procurement for the new Grenfell Long-Term Care (LTC) Home. The new 33-bed home will be built on a vacant parcel of land located in the northeast...
Take Steps to Reduce Waste this Holiday Season!
The Ministry of Environment is collaborating with the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council to encourage everyone in Saskatchewan to reduce the amount of garbage that ends up in the landfill this...
Health Human Resources Action Plan Seeing Steady Progress
Saskatchewan continues to see steady, progressive results on its ambitious Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain health care professionals.
A total of...
Saskatchewan Adopts Definition of Antisemitism
Today, Saskatchewan announced it is adopting the definition of antisemitism developed by former Swedish Prime Minister Göran Persson, as part of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance...
Saskatchewan Wholesale Trade Growth Leads Provinces
Saskatchewan continues to see strong results in key economic indicators, with the value of wholesale trade jumping 46.7 per cent between October 2021 and October 2022, the highest increase among...
Distinguished Lawyers Honoured With 2022 King's Counsel Designations
Fourteen Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service with a King's Counsel (K.C.) designation.
"This is the first time in almost 70...