Saskatchewan inflation rate lowest among all provinces
The most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers indicate that in July 2024, Saskatchewan’s CPI saw an increase of just 1.6 per cent over July 2023. This is the lowest…
Province initiates mandatory testing for bovine tuberculosis
In response to detecting bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) in 2023 in a captive cattle herd, the Ministry of Environment will make game testing mandatory in specific wildlife management zones (WMZ)…
Innovation Fund for physicians established
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) have partnered to establish an Innovation Fund supporting the development of family physician-led, team-based health care clinics in communities throughout…
Sask housing starts jump more than 30%
According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan ranks third among the provinces for housing starts in July 2024 compared to July 2023. These figures highlight the province’s thriving…
Poundmaker’s Lodge addiction treatment centre opens
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Tim McLeod, SaskBuilds Minister Terry Jenson, and Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill joined representatives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the Battlefords community, and Indigenous leaders last…
Campaign raises funds for Clavet arena upgrades
By TERRY PUGH The Clavet Community Arena has been a focal point for the village and surrounding area for the last 35 years. And organizers of the ‘Raise the Roof’…
Hot, dry conditions accelerate crop maturity
Harvest is underway in many areas of the province as hot and dry conditions continue to advance crop maturity. The provincial crop report issued August 15 said producers that haven’t…
Gas taxes cost Sask residents at the pump, says CTF report
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released its 26th annual Gas Tax Honesty Report to shine a light on all the hidden taxes that make trips to the pump more expensive.…
Province, feds boost funding to battle wildfires
With another challenging wildfire season underway and wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada – impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife – the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan…
Genome testing program aims to enhance cancer treatment
The Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), and Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) are launching a genome testing program to improve the safety of Saskatchewan cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment.…