The provincial government announced that it will be investing $435 into mental health and addictions services in the wake of COVID-19. The investment is an increase of $33 million. The government said that the funding is part of an effort to help people, especially vulnerable populations, cope with the mental health effects of the pandemic. […]
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that it is temporarily suspending eviction hearings as a result of COVID-19. Starting Thursday, the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT) will not be accepting applications for evictions related to missed or late rent and other non-urgent claims. Previous eviction orders and hearings, not related to health and safety concerns, will […]
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced new regulations to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the province. Effective Thursday, public and private gatherings will be limited to 10 people, they have also released a list of businesses allowed to remain open., Premier Scott Moe says these changes are being announced to give a sense […]
This past week, the provincial government announced an investment close to $800,000 into the employment pathways program at the Regina Work Preparation Centre. The investment is aimed to assist potential job seekers who face barriers to employment, who are currently unemployed or underemployed with job readiness and basic skill development. This program will support 300 […]
Infrastructure in Saskatchewan’s southern provincial parks are receiving some tweaks and touch ups as the camping season will soon be winding down. The Government of Saskatchewan announced an investment of $7.8 million for improvements that will be made during 2019-2020. Some of the projects are nearing completion while others will be starting soon or before […]
Members of the Globe Theatre say this is an announcement they’ve been waiting to hear for quite some time. The 113-year-old Prince Edward Building, which stands in the heart of Regina, will be getting some much-needed upgrades thanks to a partnership between the municipal, provincial and federal governments. Details of the funding were announced at […]
A back and forth situation has developed following a denied application seeking funds to renovate an air strip near Fond-du-Lac. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) has requested funding after a plane crash in December 2017 killed one person. An application had been sent in to the provincial government, but later they found out […]
Jurors in Saskatchewan will be receiving an increase when it comes to their compensation. The Government of Saskatchewan is making the change for jurors who sit on civil and criminal juries. They will now receive $110 per day, while the $15 fee paid to expected jurors attending civil jury selection is being removed. Initially, jurors […]
Five dwellings that will serve as homes for families needing transitional or emergency housing were officially opened Monday in Regina. The project is part of a $1.265 million initiative before costs for some of the renovations to complete the homes. Regina Treaty/Status Indian Services (RT/SIS) and Silver Sage Holdings Ltd. made the announcement at The […]
If you’re planning visits to the beach or lake this summer, you’ll be able to check the quality of the water before you hit the road. The provincial government has created a new program to help keep the public aware of water quality issues at 67 public swimming areas across Saskatchewan. Healthy Beaches is a monitoring program from the Ministry of […]
