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Posted On April 30, 2013Government demonstrated its continued support for the Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan with design development approval today. After months of intensive work, the Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan project team created a detailed design that will best meet the needs of patients and health care professionals, while incorporating detailed population forecasting to ensure the facility will meet the needs of a growing city and...
One Year Later, STARS Helicopters Enhance Emergency Services
Posted On April 29, 2013Government’s investment in the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) helicopter ambulance service continues to benefit patients requiring emergency services, especially those in rural Saskatchewan. Government has invested $10.5 million in 2013-14 in STARS, which marks its one-year anniversary of Saskatchewan operations this week. “We are committed to providing timely access to emergency medical services for all residents...
Construction Begins on the New Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw
Posted On April 29, 2013Residents in Moose Jaw and surrounding area are one step closer to an innovative new regional hospital that will enable better and safer quality care for patients. A ceremony to celebrate the start of construction took place at the new hospital site today. The new facility is expected to be complete by December 2014. "This is an historic day for people of Moose Jaw and area,” Premier Brad Wall said. “This new facility...
Saskatchewan Communities Taking Advantage of Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program
Posted On April 26, 2013With new applications coming in daily, more than $1.6 million has been allocated to more than 300 clients through the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program. This funding is helping to prevent flood damage by investing in mitigation efforts across Saskatchewan. “This program has been very successful so far and we want to ensure all Saskatchewan communities, businesses, First Nations and individuals continue to prepare for potential...
Saskatoon Receives $4.3 million to continue targeted police initiatives
Posted On April 26, 2013Corrections and Policing, through the Ministry of Justice, contributed $4.3 million to the City of Saskatoon to continue funding for officers to conduct comprehensive investigations and work on a number of proactive, community-based policing initiatives in order to help reduce crime. The Government of Saskatchewan’s Targeted Police Initiatives is responding to community crime-related priorities through the Enhanced Community Policing...
Province and Habitat for Humanity Help Five Saskatoon Families Achieve Homeownership
Posted On April 26, 2013Five Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon partner families will become homeowners, thanks to a total of $250,000 in funding assistance from the province through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. Five families officially received keys to their new homes at a dedication ceremony held in Saskatoon today. The homes are located at 123 Avenue T South and 309 Camponi Crescent (four units). “Like Habitat for Humanity, our government’s goal...
More Funding for Physician Training Seats
Posted On April 10, 2013Saskatchewan is increasing its investment in training physicians, as part of its broader effort to improve residents’ access to physician services. The province is investing $17.8 million in post-graduate physician training seats at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine in 2013-14 – an increase of $2 million over last year. “We know how important it is to improve access to physician services...
Saskatchewan Student Loan Forgiveness for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners Working in rural Saskatchewan
Posted On April 9, 2013During congratulatory remarks to the Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (NEPS) Regina graduates, Rural and Remote Health Minister Randy Weekes announced, on behalf of Advanced Education Minister Don Morgan, a new program that will encourage nurses and nurse practitioners to work in rural and remote areas of the province. Funding from the 2013-14 Budget will launch a program to forgive up to $4,000 per year in Saskatchewan Student...
record Export Numbers for February
Posted On April 5, 2013Merchandise exports continue to be strong totalling $2.75 billion in February, a record for the month according to Statistics Canada. In the first two months of 2013, exports totalled $5.58 billion, up 7.4 per cent when compared to the same period in 2012, the second highest percentage increase among the provinces. “Saskatchewan’s economy is diverse and robust, and strong export markets are a major contributor to our overall...
March Job Numbers Hit Record
Posted On April 5, 2013Saskatchewan Has Strongest Employment Growth and Lowest Unemployment Rate in Canada There were 547,700 people working in Saskatchewan in March, an increase of 25,700 (4.9 per cent) over last March. That’s the strongest rate of employment growth in Canada and the most people ever working in Saskatchewan in the month of March. “March was cold this year in Saskatchewan but our job market was hot,” Economy...
