PROVINCE PASSES SASKATCHEWAN FIREARMS ACT

Today government passed The Saskatchewan Firearms Act to enhance public safety across Saskatchewan and protect the rights of lawful firearms owners.​ “It is important for Saskatchewan to have its own provincial firearms legislation to ensure the concerns of responsible firearms owners are taken into account,” Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell said. “This […]

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SASKATCHEWAN ADDS 9,500 JOBS, THIRD LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN NATION

Newly released labour force figures from Statistics Canada for March reveal more job growth in Saskatchewan, with 9,500 new jobs when compared to March 2022, an increase of 1.7 per cent.​ “With 24 months of consecutive year-over-year job growth, Saskatchewan remains the national leader in consistent job and economic growth,” Immigration and Career Training Minister […]

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SASKATCHEWAN’S 2023 MERCHANDISE EXPORTS LEAD THE NATION

Saskatchewan’s economy remains one of the strongest in the nation. From February 2022 compared to February 2023, Saskatchewan’s merchandise exports saw an increase of 31.9 per cent. In the first two months of 2023 merchandise exports increased by 43.7 per cent, compared to the same period in 2022. Saskatchewan ranks first among the provinces in […]

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PROVINCE INVESTS IN OPERATIONAL FUNDING FOR SECOND STAGE HOUSING

The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $876,000 in operational funding over three years to support second stage housing, including intervention and counselling services, for women and their children leaving interpersonal violence and abuse. “This funding is part of an overall commitment of $27.5 million that we are investing this year to combat the serious, complex […]

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ENHANCED PHYSICIAN INCENTIVE PROGRAM NOW IN EFFECT

Enhanced Incentive of $200,000 Over Five Years Came into Effect April 1 The enhanced Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP) is now in effect to help attract more family physicians to rural and northern communities across Saskatchewan. “The enhanced incentive of up to $200,000 over five years will help attract more family physicians to rural and […]

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SASKATCHEWAN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO LICENSE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Saskatchewan is introducing legislative changes to allow a new profession of Physician Assistants to be licensed to practice in the province. The introduction of this new role will add more skilled professionals to the provincial health system to help address the demand for health human resources and provide a team-based approach to health care. The Medical Profession Amendment […]

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SASKATCHEWAN DISTANCE LEARNING CORPORATION BEGINS HIRING

Up to 90 New Teaching Positions Throughout the Province The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that the new provincial online school, the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation (Sask DLC), has commenced its recruitment drive and is seeking to fill up to 90 teaching positions. The Sask DLC will employ around 150 educators with approximately […]

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PROVINCIAL FIREFIGHTING TRAINING CENTRE AT PARKLAND COLLEGE RE-OPENING

Saskatchewan residents can soon train to become certified firefighters in their home province. Applications are now open for National Fire Protection Association training starting in July, thanks to a new Government of Saskatchewan investment in Parkland College’s provincial firefighting training site in Melville.  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, the Ministry of Advanced Education and the […]

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LOCATION CONFIRMED FOR NEW JOINT-USE HARBOUR LANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that the site of the new West Harbour Landing school has been confirmed. Eleven acres of land located on the corner of Gordon Road and Campbell Street in south Regina has been selected as the site for the new joint-use elementary school. “I am very pleased that […]

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BUDGET 2023-24: GROWTH THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE

Saskatchewan’s 2023-24 Provincial Budget, tabled today by Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer, has a projected $1.0 billion surplus, driven by an economy that is leading the nation and creating thousands of new jobs. “Saskatchewan is growing at its fastest pace in more than a century,” Harpauer said. This budget is designed to ensure […]

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