Minimum wage rising to $13/hr
On October 1, 2022, the provincial minimum wage will increase from $11.81 to $13.00 per hour. “World events continue to put upward pressure on the cost of living in Saskatchewan…
Additional ICU beds planned for hospitals
The Government of Saskatchewan has added six new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds in three provincial hospital locations to address overcapacity and high occupancy rates. “Our government has taken crucial…
Riding boundaries up for review by provincial commission
Premier Scott Moe has announced the appointment of the Constituency Boundaries Commission, pursuant to The Constituency Boundaries Act, 1993. Under the Act, this Commission is appointed every 10 years following…
Early Childhood education program earmarked for funding
May is Early Childhood Education month. This year, Saskatchewan is recognizing this month by thanking all early childhood educators for the impactful work they do and by highlighting additional investments…
Virtual care consultation extended
The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking feedback from additional patients and health care providers on their experiences with virtual care by extending the survey two more weeks until May 15,…
Don’t invest with AIG Markets, warns consumer watchdog
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online trading platform AIG Markets. This platform claims to offer Saskatchewan residents an opportunity to invest and…
Grow Hope Sask provides emergency food assistance
Grow Hope Saskatchewan is providing a vehicle for urban and rural Canadians to help people around the world who need emergency food assistance. As Grow Hope Saskatchewan launches its fifth…
Fire bans implemented in RM of Corman Park, RM of Vanscoy, RM of Blucher
Fire bans are now in place for several rural municipalities in the area, including the RMs of Corman Park, RM of Vanscoy and RM of Blucher. Fire bans were implemented…
Trial begins for owner of Riverside Estates rental mansion
The court trial for the owner of a rental mansion in the hamlet of Riverside Estates began Monday April 18 in Saskatoon. After opening testimony by the prosecution, the trial…
Supports set up to help displaced Ukrainians
The province has supports in place to assist Ukrainians coming to live in Saskatchewan. A pathway has been set up to ensure quick and easy access to health care coverage…