Education Minister Russ Marchuk today announced the names of 15 communities that will receive new child care spaces as a result of this year’s budget. “It is my pleasure during Early Childhood Education Month to announce the locations of government’s increases this year of 500 new child care spaces,” Marchuk said. “As a result, more families across the province will have access to child care that will in turn...

Premier Brad Wall said a balanced budget, continued economic strength and a new Saskatchewan Employment Act that modernizes the province’s labour legislation were the highlights of the 2012-13 legislative session which wraps up today. “Sound financial management is the foundation of our government’s Growth Plan,” Wall said. “We are one of only a few provinces in Canada with a balanced budget – a budget...

The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is pleased to announce that the Saskatchewan Legislature has approved the creation of the 35th provincial park in Saskatchewan, which will be designated Great Blue Heron Provincial Park. “The name, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park, is a fitting representation of our mandate to conserve and maintain these precious lands and lakes for future generations,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister...