Scope of pharmacists’ practice extended
The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding the ability of pharmacists to offer more care for patients with training that will allow pharmacists to test for strep throat and ear infections.…
SaskDistance Learning sees rise in student enrollment
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) is welcoming students to its second school year as the provincial online learning provider for Kindergarten to Grade 12. More students are continuing to…
Province planning future intensive care unit expansion
The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting immediate steps to add more adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity at Royal University Hospital (RUH) in Saskatoon to meet the critical care needs…
Roots of Hope suicide prevention program expanded as province marks World Suicide Prevention Day
As part of Saskatchewan’s Pillars for Life Suicide Prevention Plan, the province is providing $400,000 in new annual funding to expand the Roots of Hope suicide prevention program to Prince…
Province raises awareness of living organ donations
Given the critical need for organ donations, Saskatchewan is joining Canadians in recognizing Living Donation Week (LDW) From September 8 to 14, 2024. A living donation occurs when someone gives…
Sask adds 19,200 jobs, has lowest unemployment rate
Labour force numbers released by Statistics Canada show that Saskatchewan’s job market remains strong, with the province adding 19,200 new jobs year-over-year in August, ranking third in growth among provinces…
Province invests in police, courts to make communities safer
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $17.1 million for a multi-ministry approach to safe neighborhoods by adding more police officers, training new officers, and introducing new enforcement tools, while working…
Harvest progress ahead of five-year average
Harvest has progressed quickly throughout most of the province, according to the provincial crop report isused September 5. As of early September, 42 per cent of the 2024 crop has…
Province proclaims Transportation Week
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 2 to 6 as Transportation Week. “It is important for us to recognize those who keep our economy moving,” Highways Minister Lori Carr…
Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge replacement plans moving ahead
The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) announced plans to advance to the design phase of a brand new structure for the Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge. “We are…