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Saskatchewan Mining Sector Delivering Strong Results and a Bright Future May 7, 2026 Saskatchewan’s world class mining sector continues to drive economic growth, generating over $12.8 billion in mineral sales in 2025, a 19 per cent increase compared to 2024.   Read more : https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/may/07/saskatchewan-mining-sector-delivering-strong-results-and-a-bright-future Back

Modernizing Saskatchewan’s Correctional Services Act May 6, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan passed The Correctional Services Amendment Act, 2026, strengthening Saskatchewan’s correctional system to improve safety, fairness and consistency. The changes provide clearer processes and stronger oversight to manage inmates, while respecting the safety and rights of both inmates and staff.   Read more :

Ministry of Justice Provides $500,000 To YWCA Prince Albert to Protect Most Vulnerable May 6, 2026 The Ministry of Justice is strengthening support for vulnerable individuals and families by investing more than $125,000 in YWCA Prince Albert annually over the next four fiscal years, for a total of approximately $500,000.   Read more : https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/may/06/ministry-of-justice-provides-500000-to-ywca-prince-albert-to-protect-most-vulnerable

Training More Doctors to Strengthen Saskatchewan’s Health Care Workforce May 6, 2026 Saskatchewan is training more physicians to support a growing and sustainable health care workforce. In 2026-27, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $4.3 million to add 20 new seats in the Undergraduate Medical Education program at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine.

Record Number of Surgeries Performed in Saskatchewan 2025-26 May 6, 2026 More than 100,000 surgical procedures performed for the second consecutive year. Saskatchewan has reached a new milestone in surgical care, with more than 102,000 surgeries and procedures performed between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. This is the highest annual total on record

WorkSafe Saskatchewan Unveils New Focus and Brand to Help Protect Workers May 6, 2026 Today, WorkSafe Saskatchewan released its new strategy and brand focused on safety, health and well-being. The new strategy reflects the changing nature of workplaces and the need for a more complete approach to workplace safety.   Read more : https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/may/06/worksafe-saskatchewan-unveils-new-focus-and-brand-to-help-protect-workers Back

Training Available to Producers Planning to Participate in Strychnine Stewardship Program May 5, 2026 Online training is now available for producers planning to participate in Saskatchewan’s Strychnine Stewardship Program. The training is a required step for producers in eligible rural municipalities (RMs) seeking access to two per cent liquid strychnine for targeted control of Richardson’s

Saskatchewan Invests $1.4 Million in Housing for Women and Children Leaving Violence May 5, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to protecting women and children who are leaving violence and abuse by supporting second-stage housing across the province. Approximately $355,000 will be invested in second-stage housing intervention and counselling support services annually over the

Renewed Funding Supports Children with Complex Medical Needs at Hope’s Home May 5, 2026 The governments of Saskatchewan and Canada are providing more than $1.2 million to Hope’s Home to continue supporting a minimum of 20 children with complex medical needs and their families.   Read more : https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/may/05/renewed-funding-supports-children-with-complex-medical-needs-at-hopes-home Back

Saskatchewan Signs 3-Year Pharmacy Proprietor Agreement May 5, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan and the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan (PAS) have developed a three-year agreement that aligns with the province’s Patients First Health Care Plan. The Pharmacy Proprietor Agreement funds services such as dispensing of medications and minor ailment diagnosis and treatment. This agreement will

Saskatchewan Introduces Henry’s Law, Strengthening Carbon Monoxide Detection Standards in the Province May 5, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan is announcing changes to the carbon monoxide (CO) alarm requirements in residential buildings.  The changes will further strengthen the current regulations, requiring CO alarms in all residential suites regardless of location in the building.    Read

Saskatchewan Invests $3.5 Million in Regina and Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centres May 5, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan has increased funding by $534,000 to the Trades and Skills Centres in Saskatoon and Regina, bringing the total investment to $3.5 million. This increase will fund three additional programs at both Trades and Skills Centres.