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ALFALFA SEED PRODUCERS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ESTABLISHED
Jul. 31, 1997 - Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall today announced the establishment of the Saskatchewan Alfalfa Seed Producers Development Commission (SASPDC) under the authority of The Agri-Food Act. |
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CASINO REGINA MAKES $6.2 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1996-97
Jul. 31, 1997 - Joanne Crofford, Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation, today announced that for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1997, Casino Regina recorded a net income of $6. |
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NEW WHOOPING COUGH VACCINE INTRODUCED
Jul. 31, 1997 - Health Minister Clay Serby today announced the introduction of an improved vaccine to prevent whooping cough (pertussis). |
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ABORIGINAL PARTICIPATION IN MINING REPORT RELEASED
Jul. 30, 1997 - Energy and Mines Minister Eldon Lautermilch and Northern Affairs Minister Keith Goulet commended the organizations responsible for three Saskatchewan initiatives that were profiled in a national report released today that documents "best practices" for increasing Aboriginal participation in mining. |
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EATON'S REGINA STORE WILL REMAIN OPEN
Jul. 30, 1997 - On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, Deputy Premier and Crown Investments Corporation Minister Dwain Lingenfelter congratulated the staff and management of Eaton's following today's announcement that its Regina Cornwall Centre store will remain open. |
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SASKATCHEWAN SAVINGS BONDS CONTINUE AS MOST POPULAR IN CANADA
Jul. 30, 1997 - Finance Minister Eric Cline today announced that Saskatchewan residents invested $186. |
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LONG-TERM LEASE SIGNED FOR THE PRINCE ALBERT FOREST NURSERY
Jul. 29, 1997 - Environment and Resource Management Minister Lorne Scott and Pacific Regeneration Technologies (PRT) President Ev VanEerden today signed a long term lease agreement to transfer the operations of the Prince Albert Forest Nursery to PRT. |
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TEAM SASKATCHEWAN BOUND FOR 1997 CANADA SUMMER GAMES
Jul. 29, 1997 - Municipal Government Minister Carol Teichrob and Saskatchewan Games Council chair Marlene Hoffman today introduced the 425 athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff of Team Saskatchewan 97. |
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CHANGES TO FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS FOR STC
Jul. 28, 1997 - Crown Investments Corporation Minister and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC), Dwain Lingenfelter, today announced changes in the way STC is financed while committing to a commercially effective bus service in the province. |
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INITIAL ESTIMATES INDICATE AVERAGE CROP
Jul. 28, 1997 - Preliminary crop yield estimates indicate an average crop for the province, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food's weekly crop report. |
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MARINA AT SASKATCHEWAN LANDING PROVINCIAL PARK OFFICIALLY OPENS
Jul. 28, 1997 - Environment and Resource Management Minister Lorne Scott today officially opened the Omache Bay marina at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park. |
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NEW DEPUTY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE APPOINTED
Jul. 28, 1997 - Premier Roy Romanow today announced the appointment of Terry Scott as Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, effective August 1, 1997. |
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TRANSGAS COMPLETES SALE OF MELVILLE SALT CAVERNS
Jul. 28, 1997 - TransGas Limited, a subsidiary of SaskEnergy Incorporated, announced today that the sale of two surplus salt caverns near Melville to Plains Environmental has been approved to proceed. |
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GOULET PLEASED WITH FUR IMPORT DECISION BY EUROPEAN UNION
Jul. 25, 1997 - Northern Affairs Minister Keith Goulet said he welcomes the decision by European Union Trade Ministers agreeing to international trapping standards and avoiding a ban on the import of Canadian fur. |
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GRANTS-IN-LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES
Jul. 25, 1997 - Deputy Premier Dwain Lingenfelter announced today that the Government of Saskatchewan is moving forward on grants-in-lieu of property taxes. |
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NEW LABOUR RELATIONS BOARD CHAIR APPOINTED
Jul. 25, 1997 - Labour Minister Robert Mitchell announced today that Gwen Gray has been appointed as Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board. |
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NEW STRATEGIC INITIATIVES TO HELP JOB SEEKERS
Jul. 25, 1997 - Federal Natural Resources Minister Ralph Goodale, MP for Wascana, on behalf of Human Resources Development Minister Pierre S. |
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PRODUCERS URGED TO USE FORAGE LISTING SERVICE
Jul. 25, 1997 - Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall is encouraging producers with excess forage or feed grains to list with the Feed Grain and Forage Listing Service. |
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PUBLIC ADVISED TO AVOID BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOMS
Jul. 25, 1997 - Saskatchewan Health and Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management are advising the public to avoid swimming in or drinking water where algae blooms are occurring. |
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CLOSURE OF THE 1997 ANTELOPE SEASON
Jul. 22, 1997 - Environment and Resource Management today announced an immediate end to the 1997 antelope hunting season due to the significant decrease in the provincial antelope population. |
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SOCIAL SERVICES MINISTER TOURS AGENCIES ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN
Jul. 22, 1997 - Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today announced that he will spend the next three weeks travelling the province and meeting with representatives from agencies linked to the Department of Social Services. |
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GOVERNMENT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTRE EXPANSION
Jul. 21, 1997 - Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today presented a cheque to the Lanigan Co-operative Day Care to assist with the renovation of the Day Care facility. |
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GUYANESE DELEGATION TO VISIT SASKATCHEWAN
Jul. 21, 1997 - Deputy Premier and Crown Investments Corporation Minister Dwain Lingenfelter today announced the visit of Guyanese Prime Minister Janet Jagan, accompanied by Minister of Finance Bharrat Jagdeo and Minister of Trade Michael Shree Chan. |
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HEAT AND LACK OF RAIN BECOMING A CONCERN TO PRODUCERS
Jul. 21, 1997 - Hot weather and lack of rainfall is causing concern in many areas of the grainbelt, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food's weekly crop report. |
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SASKATCHEWAN SUBMITS PROPOSAL FOR REVIEW OF GRAIN HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Jul. 21, 1997 - Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley and Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall have provided the federal government with a proposal for a review of the grain handling and transportation system. |
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SASKTEL INTRODUCES BILL MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
Jul. 21, 1997 - Deputy Premier and Crown Investments Corporation Minister Dwain Lingenfelter today announced that effective immediately, SaskTel is introducing bill management options for residential customers, which include: free blocking of outgoing 900/976 calls free long distance toll restriction waiving of security deposits service connection payment plans "With the introduction of bill management options, SaskTel is addressing the need for customers to have greater choice and accessibility in their telephone services, including the ability to limit access to toll and 900/976 calls," Lingenfelter said. |
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TRANS CANADA TRAIL OFFICIALLY OPENS AT DOUGLAS PROVINCIAL PARK
Jul. 21, 1997 - Environment and Resource Management Minister Lorne Scott and Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association President Byron McCorkell today officially opened the first Saskatchewan portion of Trans Canada Trail at Douglas Provincial Park. |
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FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR PROVINCIAL PARKS OUTLINED
Jul. 17, 1997 - Environment and Resource Management Minister Lorne Scott today outlined the government's new directions for the provincial park system including, increased funding for park infrastructure, greater emphasis on public participation and sponsorships and development of distinctive park activities for different parks. |
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MAINLINE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LAUNCHED
Jul. 17, 1997 - Economic and Co-operative Development Minister Janice MacKinnon and Mainline Regional Economic Development Authority (REDA) Chairperson Gary Cole today announced in Whitewood the formation of the province's 22nd Authority. |
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No Zone Awareness Campaign Launched
Jul. 15, 1997 - Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley today announced the launch of a new safety campaign to increase driver awareness of the dangers when encountering large trucks on Saskatchewan highways. |
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OIL PRODUCTION INDICATORS REACHING NEW HIGHS
Jul. 15, 1997 - Mid-year statistics released today by Energy and Mines Minister Eldon Lautermilch confirm that Saskatchewan's oil patch is in for another high-performance year. |
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SIAST 1996 GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS REPORT RELEASED
Jul. 14, 1997 - Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training Minister Joanne Crofford and the President of the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Dr. |
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WEATHER HELPS KEEP CROP DEVELOP AHEAD OF AVERAGE
Jul. 14, 1997 - Hot weather continues to help advance crop development which is ahead of average, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food's weekly crop report. |
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PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES PROJECT TO TEST NEW HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM
Jul. 09, 1997 - Municipal Government Minister Carol Teichrob, Regina Mayor Doug Archer and North Central Community Society Chair Cindy Tripps today announced a partnership project to enable low income families to purchase their own homes in Regina's North Central neighbourhood. |
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POLL RESULTS RELEASED
Jul. 09, 1997 - The provincial government today released its polling results for the last quarter which sought public opinion in areas such as the provincial economy, health care, education and tourism. |
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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES PROVIDES INNOVATIVE TRAINING TO NORTHERNERS
Jul. 09, 1997 - The federal and provincial ministers responsible for skills development and labour market initiatives today committed more than $217,000 under the Canada-Saskatchewan Strategic Initiatives Agreement for a pilot project to train economic development officers for northern Saskatchewan communities. |
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TRAINING SUPPORTS GROWTH FOR NORTHERN COMMUNITIES
Jul. 09, 1997 - Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training Minister, Joanne Crofford, today announced $50,000 in JobStart/Future Skills funding to help train ten Community Economic Development Officers for seven northern communities. |
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CROPS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AHEAD OF AVERAGE
Jul. 07, 1997 - Crop development continues a week ahead of average, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food's weekly crop report. |
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ANNUAL WASCANA GOOSE ROUNDUP
Jul. 04, 1997 - The 36th Annual Wascana Goose Roundup will be held Monday, July 7, 1997. |
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$2.4 MILLION TO BE DISTRIBUTED FROM ASSOCIATED ENTITIES FUND
Jul. 02, 1997 - Municipal Government Minister Carol Teichrob today announced the distribution of more than $2. |
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CROP REMAINS AHEAD OF AVERAGE
Jul. 02, 1997 - Crop development remains slightly ahead of the five-year (1992-96) average, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food's weekly crop report. |
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PRINCE ALBERT AREA FISHERIES RECOVERING FROM 1995 WINTER KILL
Jul. 02, 1997 - Environment and Resource Management today announced test netting on Anglin Lake (60 km north of Prince Albert) indicates fish populations are recovering from the winter kill caused by the long, harsh winter of 1995-96. |
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UPSHALL TO ATTEND UPCOMING AGRICULTURE MINISTERS MEETING
Jul. 02, 1997 - Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall said today he plans to emphasize grain transportation and international trade at the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers meeting, to be held in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, July 3-4. |
