MEEP funding approved for 55 municipal projects
Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced on June 22 that the first 55 projects with more than $7.4 million of provincial investment are approved and can move forward under the…
‘Clare’s Law’ comes into effect June 29
On June 29, 2020, The Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clare’s Law) Act will come into force in Saskatchewan. ‘Clare’s Law’ allows police to disclose information that could help protect potential…
Saskatchewan shows lowest decline in retail sales in Canada
Saskatchewan retail sales declined in April, however the rate of decline was the lowest of all provinces in Canada. Saskatchewan’s retail sales dropped 14.8 per cent between March and April…
$17.8 million invested in Sask health facility maintenance
Health Minister Jim Reiter announced that the provincial government will invest $17.8 million in 87 health facility maintenance and upgrade projects across Saskatchewan. These projects are part of the Government…
New temporary training program to support Sask employers
The Government of Saskatchewan announced on June 18, a new temporary training program to help businesses train employees to enhance safety protocols and adjust business models as they re-open. The…
Seeding wraps up across province
Seeding is virtually complete in Saskatchewan, with 99 per cent of the crop now planted. According to the crop report from June 9 to 15 strong winds have continued throughout…
Province moves to improve police oversight
Government has introduced The Police Amendment Act, 2020 today as an initial step to improving police oversight in Saskatchewan. The Act contains numerous enhancements to the Investigation Observer process to…
Building under construction collapses in Saskatoon
No one was injured when a building that was under construction in Saskatoon suddenly collapsed on Wednesday morning. At approximately 11:41 a.m. on June 17, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department…
$120M expansion set for Correctional Centre
The Government of Saskatchewan is constructing a $120 million remand centre expansion at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre as part of the recently announced $7.5 billion two-year capital plan to build…
Grants now available for veterans’ service clubs
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $100,000 in 2020-21 to continue supporting the important work of veteran service clubs across the province. “For a second year, our government is proud…