Saskatchewan

Minister Olszewski announces support for performing arts and tourism in Saskatchewan (Tue, 02 Dec 2025)
PrairiesCan investments build on tourism momentum, strengthening the Prairie economy
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Backgrounder: Minister Olszewski announces support for performing arts and tourism in Saskatchewan (Tue, 02 Dec 2025)
PrairiesCan is investing $671,561 for five projects in Saskatchewan through the Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI) and the Tourism Growth Program (TGP).
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Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation Celebrates Opening of New Water Treatment Plant, Advancing Community Health and Infrastructure (Sat, 29 Nov 2025)
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation marked a significant community milestone today with the opening of a new state-of-the-art water treatment plant, reflecting the Nation’s ongoing commitment to clean water access, community wellness, and long-term infrastructure renewal.
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The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce five-year extension to early learning and child care agreements (Fri, 28 Nov 2025)
Affordable child care is essential to Canada’s economy. Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is cared for, in a safe and inclusive environment.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan to announce extension to its Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement (Thu, 27 Nov 2025)
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development) and the Honourable Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, will be in Regina to announce an extension to its Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement.
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Minister MacDonald to visit Canadian Western Agribition (Fri, 21 Nov 2025)
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Regina, Saskatchewan next week to attend the Canadian Western Agribition.
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Okanese First Nation Improves Community Wellness with New Water Treatment Plant (Thu, 13 Nov 2025)
Okanese First Nation is improving community wellness with the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art water treatment plant to support long-term, reliable access to safe and clean drinking water for community members.
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Federal government invests to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness across Canada (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
The federal government is partnering with ten organizations across Canada and investing over $22.5 million to support initiatives aimed at preventing and reducing Veteran homelessness in communities from coast to coast to coast.
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Media Advisory: Announcement in Regina (Mon, 10 Nov 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Chad Wagner, Provincial Executive Director of the Royal Canadian Legion – Saskatchewan Command, and Paul Valiquette, Provincial Service Officer/VHP Coordinator of the Royal Canadian Legion – Saskatchewan Command.
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Death of an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Tue, 28 Oct 2025)
On October 25 2025, Craig Papequash, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody.
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Okanese First Nation Builds Early Learning Facility to Support Child Development and School Readiness (Mon, 27 Oct 2025)
Today, Okanese First Nation is celebrating the grand opening of its newly-constructed Okanese Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve Building—a vibrant, community-driven space dedicated to nurturing early childhood development and school readiness.
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Canada Water Agency advances efforts to restore and protect Lake Winnipeg (Sat, 18 Oct 2025)
Member of Parliament Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, announced an investment of $1.6 million in 10 new freshwater projects to protect and restore Lake Winnipeg.
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Investing across Canada to build safe and strong communities (Thu, 16 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada is delivering over $69.5 million to Saskatchewan this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.
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Backgrounder: Investing across Canada to build safe and strong communities (Thu, 16 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada is providing more than over $69.5 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 766 recipients across Saskatchewan in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.
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Canada Water Agency to make an announcement regarding the protection of Canada’s fresh water in Lake Winnipeg (Wed, 15 Oct 2025)
Member of Parliament (MP) Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, will make an announcement regarding the protection of fresh water in Lake Winnipeg.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Air Ronge (Tue, 14 Oct 2025)
Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Saskatchewan with the Honourable Gregor Roberston, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada,the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), Member of Parliament for Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River and the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Minister of Government Relations and Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs.
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Applications now open in Saskatchewan for the 2026 Agriculture Student Scholarship (Wed, 08 Oct 2025)
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Agriculture Student Scholarship.
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Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School Commemorated as National Historic Site (Fri, 03 Oct 2025)
Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School Commemorated as National Historic Site.
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Muskowekwan First Nation Celebrates Opening of New Water Treatment Plant (Wed, 01 Oct 2025)
Today, Muskowekwan First Nation Chief Cynthia Desjarlais, along with Council members, Elders, community members, and representatives from Indigenous Services Canada, celebrate the grand opening of the community's new water treatment plant.
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Muskowekwan First Nation and Parks Canada Commemorate the Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School (Wed, 01 Oct 2025)
Muskowekwan First Nation and Parks Canada Commemorate the Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School
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Accelerating the supply of affordable housing by investing in Build Canada Homes and the Affordable Housing Fund (Fri, 19 Sep 2025)
Far too many Canadians – particularly young Canadians – are struggling to find homes they can afford. Canada’s new government is stepping up with a bold new approach and unprecedented investments to increase the supply of affordable housing in Canada.
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Important Housing Announcement (Thu, 18 Sep 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development and Member of Parliament for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River.
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Planning Today for Better Transit in Moose Jaw Tomorrow (Wed, 17 Sep 2025)
Today, The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), James Murdoch, Mayor of Moose Jaw, and Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of $152,180 for the development of a strategy to transition to zero emission transit technology in Moose Jaw.
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Escape from Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Sun, 14 Sep 2025)
On September 13, 2025, during the 9:30 p.m. count, staff members at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution, discovered that Donald Buchanan was not accounted for.
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Minister Gull-Masty to visit Whitecap Dakota Nation (Wed, 10 Sep 2025)
Minister Gull-Masty, Minister Cockrill, and Chief Bear to make an announcement regarding healthcare.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan to announce creation of new child care spaces on post-secondary campuses (Tue, 26 Aug 2025)
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), will be joined in Regina by the Honourable Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, to announce the creation of new child care centres at Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses and Northlands College.
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Seizure of contraband at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Tue, 19 Aug 2025)
On August 16, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Death of an inmate from Regional Psychiatric Centre (Fri, 15 Aug 2025)
On August 15, 2025, William Gossen, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Minister Olszewski announces support for agriculture sector in Saskatchewan (Tue, 12 Aug 2025)
Investments in manufacturing, agri-food, research and development, and value-added ag will boost innovation and expand the agriculture sector
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Backgrounder: Minister Olszewski announces support for agriculture sector in Saskatchewan (Tue, 12 Aug 2025)
PrairiesCan is investing $4,201,298 for four projects in Saskatchewan through the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program and the Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program.
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Minister Olszewski announces funding to help Saskatchewan businesses lead in AI innovation (Mon, 11 Aug 2025)
Investments will help businesses use artificial intelligence to innovate and grow the economy
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Backgrounder: Minister Olszewski announces funding to help Saskatchewan businesses lead in AI innovation (Mon, 11 Aug 2025)
PrairiesCan is investing $1,311,900 for three projects in Saskatchewan to catalyze innovation using artificial intelligence (AI).
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Minister to announce federal investments in Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector (Mon, 11 Aug 2025)
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding for projects in Saskatchewan that will strengthen and benefit Canada’s agriculture sector.
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Minister Olszewski to announce federal investments for Saskatchewan businesses embracing AI (Fri, 08 Aug 2025)
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding for projects benefiting Saskatchewan businesses using artificial intelligence to innovate and grow the economy.
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Fishing Lake First Nation and Canada reach agricultural benefits settlement agreement (Fri, 01 Aug 2025)
Today, Chief Darcy Desjarlais of Fishing Lake First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement resolving the Nation's Agricultural Benefits claim, also known as a Cows and Plows settlement.
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One Arrow First Nation and Canada reach farming benefits settlement (Thu, 31 Jul 2025)
Today, Chief Janine Baldhead of One Arrow First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement resolving the Nation's Agricultural Benefits claim, also known as a Cows and Plows settlement.
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Big River First Nation and Canada reach agricultural benefits settlement agreement (Thu, 31 Jul 2025)
Today, Chief Jonathan Bear of Big River First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement resolving the Nation's longstanding claims related to past treaty entitlements, including agricultural benefits, also known as a Cows and Plows settlement.
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Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation and Canada reach agricultural benefits agreement (Wed, 30 Jul 2025)
Today, Chief Melissa Tavita of Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement resolving the Nation's Agricultural Benefits claim, also known as a Cows and Plows settlement.
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Flying Dust First Nation and Canada reach settlement agreement (Fri, 25 Jul 2025)
Today, Chief Tyson Bear of Flying Dust First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement to resolve a land-related claim between Canada and the First Nation.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce changes to 2025 AgriStability program (Mon, 21 Jul 2025)
Following a virtual meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison announced Saskatchewan producers will see changes to AgriStability for the 2025 program year.
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Seizure of contraband at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Mon, 21 Jul 2025)
On July 17, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Seizure of contraband at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Thu, 17 Jul 2025)
On July 11 and 13, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Death of an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Sun, 13 Jul 2025)
On July 11, 2025, Matthew Scoville, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan provide drought support with the doubled low yield appraisal (Fri, 27 Jun 2025)
Today, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison announced the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is implementing measures to offer support to producers facing this year’s challenging dry conditions.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $3.4 million to support USask's IntegrOmes project (Tue, 17 Jun 2025)
Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced $3.4 million over four years to support the development of two new facilities at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) which includes the Omics Resource Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) and Beef Reprotech facilities at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE).
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Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald to visit Saskatchewan (Thu, 12 Jun 2025)
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Saskatchewan later this week on a multi-day visit to meet with key stakeholders from the agriculture industry in Saskatchewan, a province that accounts for more than 40% of Canada’s cultivated farmland.
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Peepeekisis Cree Nation breaks ground for new funeral home (Thu, 12 Jun 2025)
Today, community members and leaders of Peepeekisis Cree Nation held a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction phase of the Peepeekisis Funeral Home, developed by Peepeekisis Developments LTD.
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Saskatchewan agriculture industry benefits from funding for research demonstration projects (Fri, 06 Jun 2025)
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced that 32 Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects and 6 Strategic Field Program (SFP) projects received more than $1.4 million in funding in 2024–25 under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
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Death of an inmate from Regional Psychiatric Centre  (Mon, 02 Jun 2025)
On June 2, 2025, Barry Nygren an inmate from Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Seizure of contraband at Saskatchewan Penitentiary  (Wed, 14 May 2025)
On May 2 and 6, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Agriculture Student Scholarship recipients announced in Saskatchewan  (Mon, 05 May 2025)
Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded the Agriculture Student Scholarship.
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Saskatchewan Irrigation Development Program closing (Thu, 01 May 2025)
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture will be closing application intake under the Irrigation Development Program as of April 30, 2025.
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AgriStability enrolment deadline extended to July 31, 2025 (Saskatchewan) (Tue, 29 Apr 2025)
Today, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, along with federal, provincial, and territorial governments, announced the AgriStability enrolment deadline for the existing 2025 program year is extended (without penalty) from April 30, 2025, to July 31, 2025.
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Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre (Mon, 28 Apr 2025)
On April 27, 2025, Rob Wapuchakoos, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Seizure of contraband at Saskatchewan Penitentiary  (Thu, 24 Apr 2025)
On April 23, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized.at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Minister Duguid announces investments in Manitoba and Saskatchewan’s performing arts communities (Fri, 21 Mar 2025)
PrairiesCan invests more than $9.5 million in 13 projects to strengthen the performing arts community across Manitoba and Saskatchewan
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Backgrounder: Minister Duguid announces investments in Manitoba and Saskatchewan’s performing arts communities (Fri, 21 Mar 2025)
PrairiesCan is investing $9,579,211 in non-repayable funding for 13 projects, announced today through the Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI).
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Minister Duguid to announce federal investments in performing arts in Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Thu, 20 Mar 2025)
The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, on behalf of the honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce federal funding in support of performing arts that will drive economic development across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan finalize a 10-year agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund  (Mon, 10 Mar 2025)
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).
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Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in Saskatchewan (Mon, 10 Mar 2025)
School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.
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NEW funding opportunities: Canada Water Agency invites applications for actions aimed at freshwater protection and sustainability (Fri, 07 Mar 2025)
Freshwater protection and sustainability start with empowering local initiatives focused on taking action. Investing in partner-led projects for environmental protection, restoration, and conservation bolsters Canada’s clean-growth economy and ensures sustainable freshwater resources for future generations.
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Government of Canada invests in RCMP Heritage Centre (Tue, 04 Mar 2025)
Funding of $3M will help ensure continued growth of popular tourist attraction
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Government of Canada invests in agricultural manufacturing and agri-food sectors in Saskatchewan (Mon, 03 Mar 2025)
Over $3.2 million will boost agri-food processing and ag manufacturing across Saskatchewan
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Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests in agricultural manufacturing and agri-food sectors in Saskatchewan (Mon, 03 Mar 2025)
PrairiesCan is investing over $3.2 million in four projects across Saskatchewan’s agriculture and agri-food sectors.
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Recapture of inmate from Willow Cree Healing Lodge (Sun, 02 Mar 2025)
At 1:30 p.m. on March 2, 2025, inmate Leroy Desmond Daniels was apprehended by the Saskatoon Police Service.
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Escape from Willow Cree Healing Lodge (Sun, 02 Mar 2025)
On March 1, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., staff members at Willow Cree Healing Lodge, a minimum security federal institution, discovered that Albert Mckay was not accounted for.
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Escape from Willow Cree Healing Lodge (Tue, 25 Feb 2025)
On February 25, 2025, at about 11:40 a.m., Willow Cree Healing Lodge, a minimum-security federal institution, was notified that Leroy Desmond Daniels escaped during an escorted temporary absence in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Canada and Cumberland House Cree Nation reach land claim settlement agreement (Fri, 21 Feb 2025)
Chief Rene Chaboyer and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency announced that Cumberland House Cree Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement agreement for the Cumberland House Cree Nation – IR100A Specific Claim.
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Canada settles Agricultural Benefits specific claims with fourteen First Nations under Treaties 4 and 6 (Fri, 21 Feb 2025)
Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, would like to acknowledge the settlement of Agricultural Benefit Claims with the following First Nation Communities: Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation; James Smith Cree Nation #370; Little Black Bear First Nation; Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation; Moosomin First Nation; Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation; Pasqua First Nation; Piapot First Nation; Pelican Lake First Nation; Poundmaker Cree Nation; Saulteaux First Nation; Sweetgrass First Nation; Waterhen Lake First Nation and Witchekan Lake First Nation.
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Government of Canada recognizes the Quong Wing Legal Challenge (1912–1914) as an event of national historic significance (Fri, 21 Feb 2025)
The Quong Wing Legal Challenge (1912–1914) exemplified the tireless efforts of Chinese Canadians to fight racial discrimination in the courts during the early 20th century.
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Minister Anandasangaree to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims with First Nations under Treaties 4 and 6 (Thu, 20 Feb 2025)
Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, will hold a media availability to acknowledge and discuss Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements. The Minister will be joined by Chiefs representing recipient First Nation communities.
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Federal investments boost Saskatchewan tourism experiences (Thu, 20 Feb 2025)
Tourism offerings and infrastructure across Saskatchewan will benefit from federal investments totalling over $2 million
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Backgrounder: Federal investments boost Saskatchewan tourism experiences (Thu, 20 Feb 2025)
PrairiesCan is investing over $2 million in nine Saskatchewan tourism projects through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP). These investments support unique tourism experiences throughout the province that will provide local, national and global visitors with opportunities to enjoy Saskatchewan’s distinct landscape and rich culture.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce continued commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program (Wed, 19 Feb 2025)
Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
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Government of Canada recognizes the Saskatchewan Doctors’ Strike of 1962 as an event of national historic significance  (Wed, 19 Feb 2025)
The Saskatchewan Doctors’ Strike of 1962 exemplifies fundamental conflicts in the development of Canadian public healthcare.
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Government of Canada invests in aviation and aerospace sectors (Thu, 13 Feb 2025)
$1.3 million will expand pilot training and aerospace manufacturing in Saskatchewan
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Government of Canada investing in Energy Innovation Hub in Saskatchewan (Fri, 31 Jan 2025)
$1M from PrairiesCan to support sustainable growth in the energy sector
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Minister Duguid to announce federal investment in Petroleum Technology Research Centre (Thu, 30 Jan 2025)
The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal funding for the Petroleum Technology Research Centre to support sustainable technologies in the energy sector.
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Government of Canada backs tech entrepreneurs at the University of Saskatchewan (Fri, 17 Jan 2025)
Almost $1M investment from PrairiesCan to support Opus startup incubator
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Government of Canada supports decarbonization initiative to assist Saskatchewan businesses (Thu, 16 Jan 2025)
Over $700,000 invested by PrairiesCan in North Saskatoon Business Association
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in crop research (Wed, 15 Jan 2025)
Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan's Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison today announced a total of $9.4 million in funding for crop-related research, in addition to $5.4 million in co-funding from industry partners for a combined total of $14.8 million in 2025.
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Drugs for Rare Diseases - Saskatchewan Agreement (Fri, 10 Jan 2025)
Today, the Governments of Canada and the province of Saskatchewan signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $40 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for Saskatchewan residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.
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Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Saskatchewan to improve access to drugs for rare diseases (Fri, 10 Jan 2025)
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Jeremy Cockrill, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $40 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan to make important health care announcement (Thu, 09 Jan 2025)
The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Jeremy Cockrill, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, will make an announcement on improving health care for people in Saskatchewan.French:
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Escape from Saskatchewan Penitentiary - Minimum-Security Unit (Wed, 01 Jan 2025)
On December 31, 2024, during the 9:30 p.m. count, staff members at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution, discovered that Glen Fredrick Richard Halkett was not accounted for.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Tue, 17 Dec 2024)
On December 13, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
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CORRECTION: Ethel Catherwood, first Canadian woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in track and field honoured (Tue, 17 Dec 2024)
Ethel Catherwood, first Canadian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field honoured.
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Parks Canada to commemorate Olympian Ethel Catherwood (Mon, 16 Dec 2024)
Parks Canada to commemorate Olympian Ethel Catherwood.
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Applications now open for the 2025 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship (Wed, 11 Dec 2024)
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Agriculture Student Scholarship.
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Saskatchewan’s New Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Announced  (Mon, 09 Dec 2024)
The mentee and mentor pairing for the Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Six was announced today in Regina.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Wed, 04 Dec 2024)
On November 30, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Government of Canada boosts regional partnership to prepare for major potash development in Saskatchewan (Fri, 29 Nov 2024)
PrairiesCan funding to help communities near BHP’s Jansen potash site support rapid growth in East Central Saskatchewan
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Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan (Tue, 26 Nov 2024)
Over $10 million through PrairiesCan for organizations and businesses in Saskatchewan will seed new growth
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Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan (Tue, 26 Nov 2024)
PrairiesCan is providing $10,188,290 for eight projects in Saskatchewan’s agriculture and value-added agriculture sectors
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The Government of Canada invests $20.5 million to help stop gun violence in Saskatchewan (Wed, 20 Nov 2024)
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $20.5 million in Saskatchewan through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe.
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Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre (Fri, 08 Nov 2024)
On November 7, 2024, Denis Grandbois, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Thunderchild First Nation receives Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits after almost 150 years (Thu, 07 Nov 2024)
Today, Chief Delbert Wapass of Thunderchild First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement agreement, which was achieved under an expedited framework process. The First Nation will receive $155,400,000 in compensation.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Fri, 01 Nov 2024)
In October 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Thu, 03 Oct 2024)
On September 30, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
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Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Regina protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes (Sun, 29 Sep 2024)
Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.
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