Saskatchewan RCMP weekly report March 6-12, 2023
Please note all information below occurred within the time period above, unless otherwise noted. Saskatchewan RCMP – Your Provincial Police Service Please note that the full breakdown of our calls…
More physicians begin practising in Saskatchewan
Fifteen new doctors are practicing in rural Saskatchewan, thanks to the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program. These newest physicians are among the 278 internationally-trained family physicians currently working…
Draggins Rod and Custom Car Show roars back into town on Easter weekend
The 61st annual Draggins Rod and Custom Car Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, at the World Trade Center in Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.…
Metis Nation-Sask disappointed with passage of Saskatchewan First Act
The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MNS) says the passage of the Saskatchewan First Act does little to advance the cause of reconciliation. “Today, the Saskatchewan government chose to ignore the voice of…
Province passes Saskatchewan First Act
The Government of Saskatchewan passed The Saskatchewan First Act on Thursday, March 16. The legislation defends the province’s economic autonomy and potential from federal overreach. The Saskatchewan First Act amends…
Physician incentive program increased to $200K to attract more family physicians to rural and northern Saskatchewan
Starting April 1, 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan is offering an enhanced Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP) to help attract and retain more family physicians to rural and northern communities…
SK housing starts see major boost
Saskatchewan’s economy continues to show impressive growth with urban housing starts increasing by 76.4 per cent between February 2022 and 2023, ranking first among the provinces This increase is well…
Municipal revenue sharing set at record $297M
Premier Scott Moeh as announced the overall Municipal Revenue Sharing Program in 2023-24 will set a new record with a more than $297 million provincial investment, benefiting municipalities and supporting…
Rural early learning programs receive a financial boost
Families in rural Saskatchewan with young children will have access to further mobile early learning opportunities, thanks to an additional $405,000 investment from the Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada. Funding…
SACP firearm amnesty program begins this month
Saskatchewan municipal police services, Saskatchewan RCMP and the Ministry of Environment will officially launch the 2023 Firearm Amnesty Program on March 20th. The program, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Association of…