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SASKATCHEWAN INVESTS $1.92 MILLION IN REGINA AND SASKATOON TRADES AND SKILLS CENTRES

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1.92 million in funding to the Regina and Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centres for continued skills training program delivery and administration.  “Saskatchewan continues to attract record investment, bringing major projects to the province which will generate significant economic activity and an increased demand for the skilled trades,” Immigration and […]

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NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN TOURISM

Tourism Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) are signing a new agreement that will support Grade 10-12 students to learn about the tourism industry in our province through online courses with work placements. This partnership allows students to explore future career opportunities in their home communities and aims to grow the skilled workforce […]

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REGINA SPECIALIZED BEDS LONG-TERM CARE HOME PROJECT BEGINS EARLY WORKS CONSTRUCTION

The Government of Saskatchewan is moving forward with the “Early Works Phase” for the Regina Specialized Beds Long-Term Care Home, with the grading and site servicing. The new 240-bed facility, located south of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina campus, will serve seniors and residents with complex long-term care needs.   “The early works phase is a […]

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SASK DLC, SASKPOWER PARTNER TO DELIVER POWER ENGINEERING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

Starting this fall, Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) will partner with SaskPower to provide high school students and adults online 4th- and 5th-class Power Engineering courses. “Sask DLC courses offer students the chance to explore future careers in our province while earning high school credits,” Minister Responsible for Sask DLC Jeremy Cockrill said. “Sask […]

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NEXT STEP IN PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR FUTURE DIAGNOSTICS AREA IN REGINA

Expanding PET/CT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Capacity Included in Project Scope The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) as the next step in establishing the future home for a state-of-the-art MRI and PET/CT diagnostic area to be located at Regina’s Pasqua Hospital.  A recent feasibility study determined that an enhanced diagnostic […]

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HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCE (HHR) ACTION PLAN SEES ONGOING SUCCESS WITH NEW PERFUSIONISTS

Health Human Resource Action Plan Sees Ongoing Success   Progress continues across the province on the provincial Health Human Resource (HHR) Action Plan with further recruitment success including two new perfusionists now hired – one located in Saskatoon, and the other based in Regina. Perfusionists are in high demand and work closely with cardiac surgeons, […]

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GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND SASKATCHEWAN INVEST $35 MILLION FOR TUITION FREE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TRAINING

In Saskatchewan over the next two years nearly $35 million will be invested to continue to deliver tuition-free early childhood educator (ECE) training, professional development and student financial support. Through the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, up to $16.5 million in the 2024-25 academic year and up to $18.4 million in the 2025-26 […]

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CHEER ON SASK FOR THE PARIS PARALYMPIC GAMES

There will be a mix of experience among the Saskatchewan individuals travelling to Paris to compete on behalf of the province and Canada for the Paralympic Games, running August 28 to September 8. This year’s contingent will feature 10 athletes, competing in seven different sports, four coaches and one member of the mission staff. After […]

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SASKATCHEWAN INFLATION RATE REMAINS LOWEST AMONG THE PROVINCES

Carbon Tax Removal Keeps Life More Affordable for Saskatchewan Residents 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 year-over-year inflation increase among the provinces. “Our government will continue to stand up for Saskatchewan by opposing the Trudeau/NDP coalition carbon tax by refusing to collect and remit the tax on home heating,” […]

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GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES INNOVATION FUND FOR SASKATCHEWAN PHYSICIANS

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 Saskatchewan.  The $10 million Innovation Fund is a key achievement of the four-year SMA contract, ratified in February 2024, and will be available annually for the […]

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