Saskatchewan’s strong population growth continues
Saskatchewan’s population grew by more than 30,000 in 2023 to an all-time high of 1,225,493, according to new population figures released March 27 by Statistics Canada. From December 31, 2023…
Surgical procedure information added to MySaskHealth record
Saskatchewan patients have even more of their own health information at their fingertips with the addition of a new Surgical Procedures feature on MySaskHealthRecord accounts. The feature is a first…
RM of Duck Lake landfill decommissioning project receives infrastructure grant
The closure and decommissioning of a landfill in the RM of Duck Lake is one of 14 projects aimed at protecting public health across Saskatchewan. The project, which will cost…
Secondary highways start spring weight restrictions
Spring road weight restrictions began Monday, March 25 to protect a key part of Saskatchewan’s transportation network as the province shifts from freeze to thaw. Road restrictions reduce allowable vehicle…
Investments in municipal policing show good results
nvestments into municipal police-based Crime Reduction (CRT) and Trafficking Response Teams (STRT) are continuing to make Saskatchewan safer. Outcomes from September through December of 2023, saw municipal CRT and STRT…
SUMA lauds revenue-sharing, but says homelessness, addictions treatment funds fall short
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) says there are both positives and negatives in the March 20 provincial budget. In a news release issued March 20, SUMA officials say provincial…
Taxpayers’ group urges province to rein in debt
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is disappointed by the Saskatchewan budget’s projected deficit and is calling on the government to get spending under control. “It’s very disappointing to see the government…
Heavy construction association praises investment in projects
The Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association (SHCA) has reacted favourably to the 2024-25 provincial budget. “Our association is looking forward to the construction season and the opportunities presented in today’s budget,”…
Teachers union pans budget, cites declining per-student funding
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation’s preliminary analysis of the province’s education funding announcement suggests per-student funding is poised to drop even further in the national ranking, potentially landing in 10th place…
Province invests in classrooms, care and communities
Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer tabled a budget on March 20 that includes the largest-ever increase in school operating funding, the largest-ever increase in health funding and the…