Highway Hotline still a trusted source
When the weather turns sour, one resource many people in this province turn to is the Highway Hotline website. Complete with updated road conditions and incident reports
Campsite reservation dates announced
Reservations for Saskatchewan Provincial Parks 2024 camping season are set to begin April 1 for seasonal campsites and April 2 to 9 for nightly, Camp-Easy and group campsites.
Saskatchewan Colleges responds to IRCC international student policy changes
Last week Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant changes to international student program policy.
Minimum Age for Purchase of Tobacco and Vapour Products Set to Increase
Effective February 1, 2024, the minimum age for the purchase of tobacco and vapour products will increase from 18 to 19 years of age.
545 drivers should have opted to #FindASafeRide in December
Police were heavily focused on impaired driving enforcement over the holiday season and those efforts resulted in 545 impaired driving offences reported for December.
Province making waves globally
Saskatchewan continues to tell its story on the global stage, which has led to a host of new trade partnerships and opportunities for the province in the third quarter of the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
New Provincial Drug Alert System launches
Last week, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Tim McLeod joined City of Regina Mayor Sandra Masters, representatives of the Regina and Saskatoon Fire and Police Services…
New Highway Hotline camera installed at Macklin
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the addition of six new Highway Hotline cameras, bringing the total online cameras to over 50 locations.
Provincewide teachers’ strike on January 16
Saskatchewan teachers announced last week, a one-day provincewide strike on Tuesday, January 16. The legal requirement for notice of job action is 48 hours.
Remarkable growth in construction investment
Statistics Canada is reporting significant growth in Saskatchewan's building permits. The total value of building permits in the province reached $249 million in November 2023 (seasonally adjusted).
10 calls that “missed the mark” in 2023
With 352,663 calls for service, our Saskatchewan RCMP's Divisional Operational Communications Centre (DOCC) had another busy year in 2023 taking calls ranging from 911 mis-dials…
Saskatchewan labour market remains historically strong
Statistic Canada's annual labour force statistics show that Saskatchewan continued to grow a strong and engaged labour force last year.
UNITY, WILKIE & MACKLIN RCMP, Jan 8
Police received a report of a two-vehicle collision in Unity. There were no injuries and no charges were laid. Reported for insurance purposes.
Saskatchewan’s record job growth continues in December
Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey shows employment in Saskatchewan reached a record 600,200 in December 2023, adding 22,100 full time jobs year-over-year…
Ice fishing returns to Saskatchewan with emphasis on safety
Ice fishing season has finally arrived on Saskatchewan waterways, and the Ministry of Environment is reminding anglers to keep safety top of mind.
50% increase in the number of homicides in the last 5 years
From 2019 to 2023, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes has seen a 50% increase in the number of homicide victims.
Saskatchewan RCMP: ‘Tis the season of parcel deliveries
During the month of December, online shopping increases, and so do the number of parcels that are left unattended on residents’ doorsteps.
Sask RCMP: Naloxone-resistant fentanyl circulating in southern Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan RCMP is warning the public that a dangerous strain of fentanyl is circulating in southern Saskatchewan – including in the Moose Jaw and Swift Current areas.
December oil and gas public offering brings in $17.2 million in provincial revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, has raised $17,230,215.44 for the province.
Maple Creek RCMP continues working to locate Bryon Watson
Maple Creek RCMP continue to ask for the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Bryon Watson, who was last seen in Maple Creek on November 26, 2023.