Category Archives: Regina

A key ceremony was held in Regina today to welcome a new Habitat for Humanity Regina partner family to their new home. See in:

Premier Brad Wall announced today that the provincial government is moving forward on the next phase to replace three aging long-term care homes built in Swift Current in the 1950s and 1960s. See in:

The completion of the Misinipiy Integrated Land Use Plan, developed in partnership by the Ministry of Environment and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, was celebrated in La Ronge today. See in:

The Government of Saskatchewan signed agreements between Canada, Saskatchewan and each of Sakimay and Cowessess First Nations to settle flood claims against Canada at Crooked Lake. See in:

Saskatchewan residents are advised to take precautions to minimize the risk of exposure to hantavirus with the camping and seeding season now unfolding. See in:

The Ministry of Social Services has renewed its agreements with the Regina and Saskatoon Police Services to investigate fraud referrals. See in:

Westgate Heights Attainable Housing Inc. celebrated their groundbreaking today. The new housing complex will consist of 34 units (32 townhouse and two accessible units) located close to services and amenities. See in:

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will be the first to see two new exhibits during their visit to Regina on May 23. See in:

Youth in Saskatchewan can buy a pass to ride with the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) for only $45 per month during June, July and August. See in:

Twenty-two per cent of the 2012 crop has been seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. See in:

The government has passed amendments to The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, which will see enhanced occupational health and safety duties for employers, supervisors, contractors and suppliers. See in:

The spring session of the Legislative Assembly wrapped up today with Premier Brad Wall saying the highlight was the introduction and passage of Canada’s only balanced provincial budget. See in:

The Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation (SHF) continues to partner with communities and people across the province to protect heritage resources. See in:

Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris today celebrated impressive student enrolment and completion numbers at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (SIIT). See in:

Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter is reminding motorists to be aware of potential construction zones as they head out on the road for the Victoria Day long weekend. See in:

Health Minister Don McMorris today announced the full implementation of a new Saskatchewan-based assessment process designed to recruit more foreign-trained physicians to the province. See in:

The Government of Saskatchewan is launching a new initiative to improve student achievement in the province to ensure all students from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 are provided with regular and consistent feedback on their progress. See in:

Moose Jaw Refinery ULC, operating as Moose Jaw Refinery Partnership, has pleaded guilty to one count under The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act related to a failure to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of a worker, resulting in … Continue reading →

The Ministry of Social Services is working with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Child and Family Services Agency to begin the transition of child welfare services for children and families in La Ronge and area. See in:

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that the renovations to the Weyburn Court House are now complete and court will resume the week of June 18, 2012. See in:

Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris officially announced the new Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship today. See in:

Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Bill Hutchinson and Tourism Saskatchewan’s Acting President/CEO Candace Phelps kicked off Saskatchewan Tourism Week today at the Saskatchewan Science Centre in Regina. Saskatchewan Tourism Week runs from May 14-21. See in:

Saskatchewan Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (SYPE) and Enterprise Saskatchewan announced the finalists for the SYPE Volta Award. See in:

Minister responsible for Innovation Rob Norris today announced the creation of a new industry-led International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), and an initial $500,000 investment by Innovation Saskatchewan. See in:

A new electronic case management system designed to keep track of children in care of the Ministry of Social Services is now up and running across the province. See in:

A recently-completed public review of the draft Saskatchewan Environmental Code shows that support for a results-based approach to environmental regulation is strong. See in:

Today the Government of Saskatchewan launched a free iPhone app in celebration of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. See in:

Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville-Wainwright, on behalf of Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with Crown Investments Corporation Minister Tim McMillan on behalf of … Continue reading →

Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud today released an independent review of the proposed acquisition of Viterra by Glencore International. See in:

Saskatchewan provincial parks and recreation sites are once again gearing up for a busy camping season, opening on Thursday, May 17. See in:

Today Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan presented the Saskatoon Rotary Club with a cheque for $55,000 toward their Restorative Action Program (RAP), which operates throughout Saskatoon’s high schools. See in:

Saskatchewan people are invited to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by joining Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at a number of locations throughout Regina on May 22 and 23. See in:

Employment in Saskatchewan grew by 13,100 in April 2012, a 2.5 per cent increase in job growth compared to a year ago and the largest jump since June 2009. See in:

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $4.4 million to support 40 community-based agencies that offer community justice and Aboriginal Courtworker programs across the province. See in:

Education Minister Donna Harpauer has received the results of the recent math consultations with frontline educators, as well as feedback from parents and guardians. See in:

The provincial government is providing $23.5 million in new provincial funding to improve more than 165 km of rural municipal roads and 28 bridges and culverts in 51 rural municipalities. See in: