The new parkade at Regina’s General Hospital is moving forward. The provincial government has issued a Request for Qualifications, in other words, its looking for a company to handle the design, construction and operation of the new parkade. From the list of companies that apply, the provincial government will whittle the list down to a […]
Saskatchewan saw a decline in respiratory virus cases and hospitalizations over the past two weeks. Despite the decrease, 18 more people died from COVID-19 in the province. That is according to the Government’s Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program (CRISP) Situation Report for January 15 to January 28. COVID-19 continued to be the leading respiratory virus […]
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $5.5 million to help create over 550 new post-secondary training seats across 18 healthcare training programs. The investment will increase training capacity at the province’s post-secondary institutions and reserve additional training seats for Saskatchewan students in highly specialized programs in other provinces. Training programs that will expand […]
The federal and provincial governments are teaming up to support early learning and childcare centres and homes across the province. They announced three new, one-time grants totalling $44 million to offset costs incurred from inflation, support preventative maintenance and repairs of centres, and provide funding for outdoor winter play equipment. “These grants will help ensure […]
Indigenous leaders across Saskatchewan joined the NDP in calling on the Government of Saskatchewan to stop the sale of Crown land and improve its consultation process. On January 31, the Ministry of Agriculture is set to host an online auction to lease Crown land for agriculture purposes. The highest bidder will receive parcels of the […]
SaskPower is in the red regarding its finances so far this fiscal year. The crown corporation’s second-quarter financial report showed a net loss of $97 million as of September 30. That is compared to $13 million in net income in the same period last fiscal year. The $110 million decrease was due to a $172 […]
With auctions to sell permits of SLGA stores beginning next month, the Sask. NDP is questioning the Government’s decision. Lorri Carr, the Minister Responsible for the SLGA, has said the Government is selling 35 liquor stores due to a drop in revenue. Nathaniel Teed, the Official Opposition SLGA Critic, said they have never supported selling […]
Starting next month, the Government of Saskatchewan will start auctions to sell permits associated with Saskatchewan Gaming and Liquor Gaming Authority (SLGA) stores. Auctions for the permits will be staggered, beginning on February 6, with the final auctions starting on February 15. Lorri Carr, the Minister Responsible for the SLGA, said the stores would have […]
The Government of Saskatchewan has invested over one million dollars in 62 communities from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund. In total, $1,033,132 worth of grants were handed out, ranging from $1,396 to $100,000. The funding will help install signage at intersections and school zones and improve pedestrian safety in rural, urban and Indigenous communities across […]
Before she passed away in September, Queen Elizabeth II established the Platinum Jubilee Medal to celebrate her 70th year as Monarch. Starting today, seven thousand of these medals are being bestowed on people in Saskatchewan who have made significant contributions to Canada, Saskatchewan or a particular community. It will take two days, and three ceremonies […]
