Saskatchewan

Government of Canada strengthening our economy and military readiness through new defence investments in Saskatchewan (Fri, 24 Apr 2026)
Prairies Economic Development Canada investing more than $8.2 million in Saskatchewan to boost made in Canada defence capabilities
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Government of Canada to announce investments supporting defence sector in Saskatchewan (Thu, 23 Apr 2026)
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development will announce federal funding to support organizations growing the defence sector in Saskatchewan on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).
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Incident and inmate death at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Wed, 22 Apr 2026)
On April 21, 2026, an altercation involving several inmates from the maximum-security unit occurred at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. As a result of injuries sustained, an inmate has died, and two others required outside medical intervention.
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Change of Command Ceremony at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in the Prairie Region (Fri, 17 Apr 2026)
On April 16, 2026, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Pattie Krafchuk, to the incoming Warden Kevin Fowler.
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Change of Command Ceremony for the Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Ontario District in the Prairie Region (Thu, 16 Apr 2026)
On April 15, 2026, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony for the Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Ontario District in the Prairie Region, marking the transition in leadership from outgoing District Director Cindy Gee to incoming District Director Travis Boone.
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Change of Command Ceremony for the Regional Psychiatric Centre in the Prairie Region (Thu, 16 Apr 2026)
On April 15, 2026, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony for the Regional Psychiatric Centre in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden, Travis Boone, to the incoming Warden, Matthew Gee.
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Canada and Saskatchewan invest in water and wastewater infrastructure to support more housing across the province (Mon, 13 Apr 2026)
The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.
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Infrastructure Announcement in Regina (Fri, 10 Apr 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Minister of Government Relations, His Worship Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina, and His Worship James Murdock, Mayor of Moose Jaw.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Thu, 09 Apr 2026)
On April 1, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
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Federal investment boosts nuclear supply chain in Saskatchewan (Tue, 07 Apr 2026)
PrairiesCan and Government of Saskatchewan partner to help Saskatchewan-based companies prepare for nuclear supply chain needs
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Seven (Tue, 07 Apr 2026)
The Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program announced the mentor-mentee pairings for cohort seven in Regina today.
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Building Canada strong by investing in Regina’s South Trunk Wastewater Upgrade (Tue, 07 Apr 2026)
Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.
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Government of Canada to unlock nuclear supply chain opportunities and boost Saskatchewan business ecosystems (Mon, 06 Apr 2026)
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support business ecosystems in Saskatchewan. Provincial representatives will also attend the event.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Regina (Sat, 04 Apr 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, and His Worship Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina.
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Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre (Wed, 01 Apr 2026)
On March 31, 2026, Dexter Burns, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Wed, 01 Apr 2026)
On March 28, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
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Government of Canada announces support for quantum computing in Saskatchewan (Tue, 31 Mar 2026)
PrairiesCan investment helps establish the first university-owned and operated, vendor supported, full-stack, open-architecture quantum computer in Canada
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New Farm Stress Line partnership in Saskatchewan delivers enhanced mental health services for the agriculture sector (Tue, 31 Mar 2026)
As of April 1, SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated mental health support system for Saskatchewan producers, their family members and their employees. The new partnership offers 24/7 confidential access to crisis line counsellors trained in agriculture, as well as follow-up counselling sessions with Saskatchewan-based registered mental health professionals with backgrounds in agriculture.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan partner to protect tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce (Fri, 27 Mar 2026)
The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, Canada must focus on what it can control: building a stronger, more resilient nation. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan partner to protect tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce (Thu, 26 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), and the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, Minister of Immigration and Career Training, Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission, will be in Prince Albert to announce funding to support workers in Saskatchewan affected by tariffs and global market shifts.
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National Board of Investigation launched following inmate escape from Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Thu, 26 Mar 2026)
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has launched a National Board of Investigation (BOI) following the escape of an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary on February 20, 2026.
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Government of Canada announces support for Black entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan (Thu, 26 Mar 2026)
PrairiesCan investment backs Black entrepreneurship advancement program
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Tue, 24 Mar 2026)
On March 20, 2026, 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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Government of Canada investment supports new entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan (Fri, 13 Mar 2026)
PrairiesCan investment backs entrepreneurship support program
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Government of Canada supports Saskatchewan entrepreneurs to grow their businesses (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support new entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan.
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Death of an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Thu, 12 Mar 2026)
On March 11, 2026, Jason McKay, an inmate from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody.
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Recapture of inmate from Willow Cree Healing Lodge (Tue, 10 Mar 2026)
At 1:19 p.m., on March 9, 2026, inmate Albert Mckay was apprehended by the Portage la Prairie Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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Recapture of inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary (Thu, 05 Mar 2026)
At 7:10 p.m. on March 4, 2026, inmate Keiston Custer was apprehended by the Prince Albert Police Service.
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Federal investment helps cultivate Indigenous circular economy (Mon, 23 Feb 2026)
PrairiesCan support will help create economic opportunities through clean technology innovation, manufacturing and agriculture
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce continued support through the 2026 Crop Insurance Program (Fri, 20 Feb 2026)
Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced continued funding for the 2026 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
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Government of Canada to announce federal support for Indigenous economic development (Fri, 20 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding in support of economic development for First Nations communities and businesses.
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Protecting the Mackenzie River: The Canada Water Agency invests over $1 million in 6 new freshwater projects  (Thu, 12 Feb 2026)
As the largest watershed in Canada, the Mackenzie River Basin spans five provinces and territories. It holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities. The river also plays a major economic role, supporting key sectors like agriculture, forestry, resource extraction, and hydroelectricity.
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New Convention and Cultural Event Centre to Strengthen Community Life in Prince Albert (Fri, 06 Feb 2026)
Residents of Prince Albert and communities across Central and Northern Saskatchewan will benefit from a new Convention and Cultural Event Centre thanks to a $15-million investment from the Government of Canada through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Prince Albert (Thu, 05 Feb 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), and His Worship Bill Powalinsky, Mayor of Prince Albert.
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Public hearing on Rook I uranium mine and mill project in northern Saskatchewan (Mon, 02 Feb 2026)
From February 9 to 12 the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold the second part of a 2-part public hearing to consider NexGen Energy Limited's proposed Rook I uranium mine and mill project, which would be located in northern Saskatchewan.
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Former students of Île-à-la-Crosse School and Canada sign proposed Settlement Agreement (Thu, 29 Jan 2026)
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development joined plaintiffs Louis Gardiner, Margaret Aubichon, Melvina Aubichon, Emile Janvier, Duane Favel, and Donna Janvier—to announce an agreement in the class action about the Île-à-la-Crosse School.
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Secretary of State Belanger to make an important announcement regarding the Île-à-la-Crosse School class action (Wed, 28 Jan 2026)
Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan — Please be advised that the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with plaintiffs, will be announcing an important step in the Île-à-la-Crosse School class action.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce satellite-based insurance available under the 2026 Crop Insurance Program (Wed, 21 Jan 2026)
Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced enhanced business risk management support for the livestock sector.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in livestock and forage research (Wed, 21 Jan 2026)
Today, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $4.5 million to support 25 new livestock and forage-related research projects in Saskatchewan through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).
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Federal and provincial governments investing in Saskatchewan’s nuclear energy future (Mon, 19 Jan 2026)
The University of Regina Small Modular Reactor Safety, Licensing and Testing centre will advance the nuclear energy sector and strengthen Canada as a global energy leader
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Secretary of State Buckley Belanger to announce federal support for the nuclear energy sector in Saskatchewan (Fri, 16 Jan 2026)
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to help advance the nuclear energy sector in Saskatchewan.
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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $9.7 million in crop research (Tue, 13 Jan 2026)
Today, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $9.7 million to support crop research in Saskatchewan.
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Death of an inmate from Regional Psychiatric Centre  (Tue, 30 Dec 2025)
On December 29, 2025, Randy Cardinal, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died of apparent natural causes while in custody.
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James Smith Cree Nation #370 and Canada reach a settlement agreement for long-standing land grievances (Thu, 18 Dec 2025)
Today, the Joint Chiefs of James Smith Cree Nation #370—Chief Calvin Sanderson of Chakastaypasin, Chief Kirby Constant of James Smith, and Chief Robert Head of Peter Chapman—and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a $713.8 million settlement agreement for a group of complex land claims.
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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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