The Government of Saskatchewan announced that they are providing an additional $40 million to the province’s school divisions to help support enrolment growth and the complexities of classrooms. The funding will be split into two main areas. $20 million will be provided to school divisions to address school enrolment growth beyond what was projected by […]
The spring sitting of the Legislature concluded with one party highlighting positives and the other showing shortcomings from the ten weeks. Premier Scott Moe highlighted his government’s commitment to growth that works for everyone. The Government highlights included: A balanced budget. The passing of the Saskatchewan First Act. The release of a made-in-Saskatchewan plan for […]
While construction crews are already working on roads across the province, the Government of Saskatchewan officially kicked off the 2023 construction season. The Government is investing $776 million in improving highways and roads, including $442 million in capital projects. With those funds, the province plans to improve another 1,000 kilometres of highways. That includes 230 […]
A Saskatchewan company has been fined $112,000 after the death of a worker in 2021. Bench Hutterian Brethren Corp. pleaded guilty to two violations of occupational health and safety regulations in Shaunavon Provincial Court on May 4. The fine stems from an incident on November 25, 2021, near Shaunavon, where a worker was fatally injured […]
The Government of Saskatchewan and Shoppers Drug Mart have partnered to provide 12 million period products over the next three years. The Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, with support from Procter & Gamble, makers of Always, will donate the products. Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Laura Ross said the Government of Saskatchewan distributes […]
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that it is developing a second phase of improvements to its pathway for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs). By September, Saskatchewan will be ready to implement a second series of improvements for IENs, including: A shorter bridging program that will build on an applicant’s existing knowledge but also provide solid grounding […]
The Government of Saskatchewan, Sask Sport, SaskCulture and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association signed a renewed lottery distribution agreement, continuing a longstanding and successful partnership. The renewed agreement will see proceeds from lottery ticket sales support sport, culture and recreation across the province for the next six years. Funding from Sask Lotteries benefits over […]
The Government of Saskatchewan is set to spend over $20 million on a new IT software project, raising alarms from the Offical Opposition. At this year’s Human Services Committee, the Sask. Party admitted that they are pursuing yet another new $25.7 million software program – MiCase – for the Saskatchewan Income Support program to make […]
SaskPower plans to spend $1.15 billion during the 2023-24 fiscal year to modernize, grow and sustain the provincial electricity system. The capital investment represents an increase of $98 million over 2022-23, supporting economic growth and ensuring customers have the reliable, sustainable electricity they need. The planned capital expenditures for 2023-24 include $517 million to maintain […]
The Government of Saskatchewan announced they are set to provide funding to ensure that Ukrainian students who came to Saskatchewan under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program pay domestic tuition rates rather than international rates. The CUAET program does not categorize Ukrainian arrivals as refugees. As a result, those who want to pursue […]
