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Saskatchewan’s Building Construction and Housing Starts Lead the Nation March 18, 2025 Province Ranks First in Building Construction and Second in Housing Starts in Year-Over-Year Growth The latest Statistics Canada numbers show an increase of 27.2 per cent in January 2025 compared to January 2024 for the building construction investment in the province. Housing starts for […]

Recognizing Social Workers: Celebrating Their Impact and Contributions March 17, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan has officially declared March 17-22, 2025, as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan. This annual recognition aligns with National Social Work Month and recognizes the significant contributions social workers make in supporting and strengthening our communities. Read full details here: Recognizing Social Workers:

Saskatchewan Recognizes Pharmacy Appreciation Month March 17, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March as Pharmacy Appreciation Month to celebrate the many contributions of pharmacists across the province. Raed full details here: Saskatchewan Recognizes Pharmacy Appreciation Month | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan Back

Saskatchewan Sees 78.7 Per Cent Growth in Building Permits March 13, 2025 Province’s Strong Year-Over-Year Growth Ranks Third Among the Provinces   Today, Statistics Canada released data showing continued growth in the value of building permits issued in Saskatchewan, which had a 78.7 per cent increase from January 2024 compared to January 2025 (seasonally adjusted).

Saskatchewan Stands Strong in the Face of Tariffs March 13, 2025 Province will Continue to Seek out a Diplomatic Resolution to Tariffs, While Pursuing New International Opportunities   Today, Premier Scott Moe, hosted a Saskatchewan Business Roundtable in Saskatoon with provincial companies most likely to be impacted by the tariffs threatened by the U.S., and

Government of Saskatchewan Activates Provincial Response to Toxic Drug Crisis March 12, 2025 Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) is being activated to enhance the response to the toxic drug crisis in Saskatoon. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) will coordinate the activation in collaboration with the City

Municipalities, Communities Receiving Record-Setting Municipal Revenue Sharing March 11, 2025 Delivering Strong Communities with Increased Municipal Revenue Sharing Funding, Reduced Education Property Tax Mill Rates   Communities throughout Saskatchewan will receive record-setting Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS) in the upcoming 2025-26 Provincial Budget with $361.8 million, an increase of $21.5 million or 6.3 per cent from last

Rural Roads to Have More Than $34.4 Million of Improvements March 7, 2025 Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) announced more than $34.4 million for 32 road, bridge and culvert projects, which supports the export of goods and resources originating in rural municipalities.   Read full details here: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/march/07/rural-roads-to-have-more-than-344-million-of-improvements

Saskatchewan Continues to be a Leader in Interprovincial Trade March 6, 2025 Saskatchewan remains an advocate for open and free trade and has always been a national leader on this front. From joining the New West Partnerships Agreement to our participation in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Saskatchewan, along with other provinces and territories, aims

Saskatchewan to Halt United States Alcohol and Procurement March 5, 2025 Today, Premier Scott Moe announced that the Government of Saskatchewan has directed Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) to stop purchasing US-produced alcohol and has directed that goods and services procured by the Government of Saskatchewan prioritize Canadian suppliers, with the goal of reducing

Increased Tax Credit Provides Up to $24,000 to Support Post Secondary Graduates March 4, 2025 Post-secondary graduates building their careers in Saskatchewan can now benefit from up to $24,000 in tax credits from the Graduate Retention Program (GRP). Saskatchewan has increased the lifetime GRP maximum by 20 per cent for students who graduate on or

Province Contributes $6.5 Million To Ronald McDonald House In Regina February 24, 2025 Saskatchewan Families with Sick Kids to Benefit From Home-Away-From-Home Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced $6.5 million in funding to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The funding will go toward the building of the first ever Ronald McDonald House in Regina. Read