Green cart processing facility finalized as part of contingency plan
While a verbal agreement had been in place for several weeks, Loraas has finalized an agreement to accept organic waste materials at its facility north of Saskatoon in the RM…
Monthly income assistance benefits increase for social service clients
Saskatchewan people with low incomes are beginning to receive higher monthly benefits this month, as a result of the $26.6 million increase to income assistance benefits announced in the 2023-24…
Government cancels SaskEnergy rate increase
The Government of Saskatchewan has directed the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) to cancel the rate application submitted by SaskEnergy for delivery rate increases of 5.0 per cent on July…
COMMENTARY: Public sector workers asking for a fair contract
As a long-time federal public servant, I stand in solidarity with my union and its members – walking through the gusting winds that blow, and wet snow that falls across…
Province supports Indigenous languages education in Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering with First Nations University of Canada to revitalize and preserve Indigenous languages in Saskatchewan. The province is providing $50,000 annually to fund new scholarships…
Be mindful of hantavirus while spring cleaning
Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take precautions against hantavirus as they start spring cleanup of enclosed buildings or vehicles. Hantavirus infection is caused by breathing in contaminated airborne particles…
Royal Canadian Navy Reserve celebrates 100 years
The Government of Saskatchewan is celebrating and proclaiming 2023 as the Centennial of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve. Established in 1923, the Naval Reserve has played an important role to…
Hartshorn named City of Warman Volunteer of the Year
The City of Warman kicked of its 2022 Volunteer Appreciation Awards presentations at the April 24 Regular Meeting of Council. Darlene Hartshorn was named the Volunteer of the Year. Darlene…
Province’s commitment to seniors continues in 2023-24
The Government of Saskatchewan continues its focus on improving the health and well-being of seniors. Seniors Minister Everett Hindley will meet Wednesday with counterparts at the Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible…