Stiffer penalties coming for stunting, speeding
Amendments to The Traffic Safety Act were introduced today in the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly to target drivers who speed, stunt or race. The changes will allow police to immediately suspend…
Legislation aims to curb harassment at hospitals
The Government of Saskatchewan is introducing legislation that will protect the health workforce, patients and families by ensuring they have safe access to hospitals, and expand workforce flexibility to respond…
Scholarship of Honour recipients announced
The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to support 14 recipients with this year’s Scholarship of Honour. The annual scholarship provides a one-time award of $5,000 toward post-secondary education to returning…
Provincial enforcement initiative targets high-risk offenders
As announced in the Throne Speech, government is introducing two new policing initiatives to reduce reoffending by high-profile offenders. The Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) will focus on warrant…
Resource company tax arrears concern SARM
Rural municipalities (RMs) are facing a growing mountain of property tax arrears as many oil and gas companies default on their payments. Delegates to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities…
Legion, Provincial Capital Commission provide Remembrance Day wreaths for cenotaphs
Once again this year the Provincial Capital Commission was proud to provide $12,000 to support the wreath distribution program. The PCC, Provincial Military Liaison and The Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan…
Operation Christmas Child underway in region
Canada’s 2021 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items,…
Veterans’ service clubs can apply for grants from province
The Government of Saskatchewan continues to strengthen the long-term sustainability of provincial service clubs – supporting veterans, their families and communities. Introduced in 2019-20, the Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support…
Dalmeny High School holds Remembrance Day service
Students at Dalmeny High School (DHS) stand respectfully during an outdoor Remembrance Day service at the school on Monday, November 8. DHS teacher Sandra Schatz said the ceremony, featuring a…
Indigenous Veterans Day marked at Batoche monument
Métis and First Nation dignitaries gathered at Batoche on Monday, November 8 for Indigenous Veterans Day to honour the Indigenous men and women who fought to protect our rights and…