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GOVERNMENT FUNDS YOUTH FUTURES PILOT PROJECT
Mar. 27, 1997 - The Saskatchewan Government is providing $3. |
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GREEN LAKE SAWMILL SIGNS SOFTWOOD AGREEMENT
Mar. 27, 1997 - Northern Affairs Minister Keith Goulet has congratulated Green Lake Metis Wood Products on a softwood supply agreement signed today with Weyerhaeuser Canada Ltd. |
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MCLAUGHLIN RESIGNS AS DEPUTY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
Mar. 27, 1997 - Premier Roy Romanow today announced the resignation of Dr. |
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NEW FUNDING FOR STRATEGIC RESEARCH
Mar. 27, 1997 - Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall today announced that the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) has approved funding for two new initiatives under the Strategic Research Program (SRP). |
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SASK WATER CONTINUES TO MONITOR FLOODING
Mar. 27, 1997 - Major flooding has occurred over extensive areas of southwest Saskatchewan. |
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SASKATCHEWAN EXPANDS POST ADOPTION SERVICES
Mar. 27, 1997 - Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today announced that Saskatchewan is implementing the final phase of the post adoption program expansion. |
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SEPARATE AND PUBLIC SYSTEMS JOINTLY BUILD NEW YORKTON SCHOOL
Mar. 27, 1997 - Education Minister Pat Atkinson and Clay Serby, MLA for Yorkton, today announced approval to build a new joint-use elementary school in Yorkton which will house a public elementary school and a Catholic elementary school under one roof. |
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SPRING FLOODING AFFECTING HIGHWAY TRAVEL
Mar. 27, 1997 - Highways and Transportation Minister Andy Renaud today reminded motorists that Spring flooding is causing some highway interruptions and, with the Easter long weekend here, recommended checking with the Highway Hotline for the latest road conditions before travelling in areas expecting above normal runoff. |
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WESTERN PROVINCES URGE OTTAWA TO RECONSIDER IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM
Mar. 27, 1997 - Ministers responsible for the Immigrant Investor Program in the four western provinces and Northwest Territories are urging Ottawa to delay implementation of its proposed new Immigrant Investor Program as it does not maintain job creation as a priority. |
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AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROVES 31 PROJECTS
Mar. 26, 1997 - Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall today announced approval of 31 agriculture research and development projects which will receive over $2. |
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GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO MIDWIFERY RECOMMENDATIONS
Mar. 26, 1997 - Health Minister Eric Cline today announced the government will take the first step towards legalizing and regulating midwifery services in Saskatchewan. |
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PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT CO-ORDINATOR IN PLACE
Mar. 26, 1997 - Health Minister Eric Cline and Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) Chair Brian Rourke today announced the appointment of a physician recruitment co-ordinator in Saskatchewan. |
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RENAUD ANNOUNCES NEW STC PRESIDENT
Mar. 26, 1997 - Highways and Transportation Minister and Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) Andy Renaud today announced the appointment of Gordon Nystuen as president of the Crown-owned bus company. |
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SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIER VISITS SASKATCHEWAN
Mar. 26, 1997 - Dr. |
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UPSHALL SAYS BARLEY VOTE INDICATES PRODUCER CONFIDENCE IN THE CWB
Mar. 26, 1997 - Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall said today the results of the barley marketing plebiscite indicate that Prairie barley producers want single-desk selling and a strong Canadian Wheat Board (CWB). |
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$775,000 INVESTED IN SKILLS TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Mar. 24, 1997 - Joanne Crofford, minister responsible for the Status of Women announced today that the government will invest $775,000 over the next two years to provide specialized computer training for women. |
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ADDITIONAL $30 MILLION FOR SASKATCHEWAN HIGHWAYS
Mar. 24, 1997 - Highways and Transportation Minister Andy Renaud today announced that an additional $30 million - an 18 per cent increase - will be invested in Saskatchewan highways in 1997-98. |
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BUDGET COMMITMENT TO MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) IN REGINA
Mar. 24, 1997 - Health Minister Eric Cline said today that increased funding for health includes a commitment to provide operating funding to the Regina Health District when it adds Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to the specialized services it provides to the people of southern Saskatchewan. |
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BUDGET INCREASE FOR HEALTH
Mar. 24, 1997 - Health Minister Eric Cline said today that increased funding will help ensure that health services throughout the province are accessible, compassionate and caring. |
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BUDGET INITIATIVES CREATE JOBS
Mar. 24, 1997 - Deputy Premier and Economic and Co-operative Development Minister Dwain Lingenfelter and Finance Minister Janice MacKinnon today announced a series of budget measures designed to create jobs in Saskatchewan. |
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BUDGET INVESTS IN SKILLS TRAINING FOR A GROWING ECONOMY
Mar. 24, 1997 - Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training Minister Bob Mitchell today said the new provincial budget invests significantly in training to develop the skills and talents of Saskatchewan people. |
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BUDGET PROVIDES TAX REBATE FOR AGRICULTURE
Mar. 24, 1997 - Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall announced today that this year's budget includes a tax rebate program aimed at tripling hog production by 2005 and diversifying other kinds of agriculture. |
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CANADA-SASKATCHEWAN INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS PROGRAM EXTENDED
Mar. 24, 1997 - The Canada and Saskatchewan governments signed an agreement today that extends the Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Works Program for the 1997-98 fiscal year. |
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CHANGES TO RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT INTRODUCED
Mar. 24, 1997 - Justice Minister John Nilson today introduced The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act, 1997. |
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CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT TO RECEIVE RENEWED EMPHASIS
Mar. 24, 1997 - Deputy Premier and Economic and Co-operative Development Minister Dwain Lingenfelter today announced the provincial governmentþs renewed its emphasis on the co-operative sector in its 1997/98 budget. |
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COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO RECEIVE FUNDING INCREASES
Mar. 24, 1997 - Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today announced that Community- Based Organizations, which contract to provide services for departmental clients, will receive more than $7. |
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EDUCATION MINISTER TOURS SWIFT CURRENT SCHOOLS
Mar. 24, 1997 - Education Minister Pat Atkinson today visited two Swift Current Schools as part of Education Week '97. |
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ENHANCED HEALTH SERVICES TO NORTHERN RESIDENTS
Mar. 24, 1997 - Health Minister Eric Cline today announced increased funding for health services in northern Saskatchewan. |
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GOVERNMENT DOUBLES FUNDS TO SASKATCHEWAN'S ACTION PLAN FOR CHILDREN
Mar. 24, 1997 - Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert, on behalf of the six Ministers involved in Saskatchewan's Action Plan for Children, today announced more than $13 million has been added to the Action Plan in 1997/98. |
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GOVERNMENT IMPROVES K-12 EDUCATION
Mar. 24, 1997 - Education Minister Pat Atkinson said todayþs provincial budget builds on Saskatchewanþs quality K-12 education system with increases to both provincial operating and capital grants to schools. |
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GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN QUALITY UNIVERSITIES
Mar. 24, 1997 - Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training Minister Bob Mitchell said today's provincial budget invests $9. |
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GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN QUALITY UNIVERSITIES
Mar. 24, 1997 - Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training Minister Bob Mitchell said today's provincial budget invests $9. |
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GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN TRANSITION TO CHILD BENEFIT AS PART OF SOCIAL
Mar. 24, 1997 - Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today said the government will invest $6 million in Saskatchewan children as part of the provinceþs redesign of social assistance programs. |
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IMPROVEMENTS TO EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES ANNOUNCED
Mar. 24, 1997 - Health Minister Eric Cline said today that improving emergency health services is a priority for health spending. |
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OTHER BUDGET NEWS
Mar. 24, 1997 - The following is a short summary of other items announced in todayþs provincial budget from across government departments: Lottery license fee reduced by $4. |
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PRESENTATION OF SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEER MEDAL MARCH 19
Mar. 24, 1997 - Seven citizens received the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal from Lt. |
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SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING TO UNDERGO EMERGENCY RESTORATION
Mar. 24, 1997 - Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation (SPMC) President John Law today announced an emergency restoration project for the Saskatchewan Legislative Building to address major structural deficiencies. |
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SOCIAL SERVICES MINISTER ANNOUNCES FOSTER CARE RATE INCREASE
Mar. 24, 1997 - Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today announced that as part of the government's commitment to investing in children and families, Foster Care basic maintenance rates will increase by 8. |
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PROVINCIAL SALES TAX CUT HIGHLIGHTS FOURTH BALANCED BUDGET
Mar. 20, 1997 - Saskatchewan's provincial sales tax will be cut from nine to seven per cent, effective midnight tonight, Finance Minister Janice MacKinnon announced today. |
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CHANGES INTRODUCED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT
Mar. 18, 1997 - Justice Minister John Nilson today introduced legislation that will make it easier for residents to use the Small Claims Court (a branch of the Provincial Court) to resolve disputes. |
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DENTAL DISCIPLINES ACT INTRODUCED
Mar. 18, 1997 - Health Minister Eric Cline today announced introduction of The Dental Disciplines Act. |
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MINISTER OF EDUCATION TOURS REGINA SCHOOL
Mar. 18, 1997 - As part of Education Week '97, Education Minister Pat Atkinson today toured Judge Bryant School in east Regina. |
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS ACT INTRODUCED
Mar. 18, 1997 - Health Minister Eric Cline today announced introduction of legislation to improve the public's access to occupational therapy services. |
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UPSHALL PROPOSES CHANGES TO CANADIAN WHEAT BOARD ACT AMENDMENTS
Mar. 18, 1997 - Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall today proposed several changes to Bill C-72, an Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act, when he appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food meeting in Regina. |
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LAUTERMILCH PROMOTES OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT
Mar. 17, 1997 - Energy and Mines Minister Eldon Lautermilch told a Calgary audience of about 200 people today that Saskatchewan's oil and gas sector has significant potential for added growth in the coming years. |
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WORLD WATER DAY MARCH 22
Mar. 17, 1997 - Eldon Lautermilch, minister responsible for Sask Water, today reminded Saskatchewan residents that March 22 has been designated World Water Day by the United Nations. |
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SASKATCHEWAN SOCIAL SERVICES, SACL AND SARC AGREE TO PARTNER
Mar. 14, 1997 - Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert, Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL) president Greg Plosz and Saskatchewan Association for Rehabilitation Centres (SARC) president Carl Kwiatkowski today announced they have signed an agreement to work together on common issues and programs for people who are intellectually disabled. |
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AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION INTRODUCED
Mar. 12, 1997 - Municipal Government Minister Carol Teichrob today introduced amendments to the Urban Municipality Act, 1984, the Rural Municipality Act, 1989, and the Northern Municipalities Act to extend the period for phasing-in property tax increases to six years. |
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EDUCATION WEEK MARCH 17-23
Mar. 12, 1997 - Education Minister Pat Atkinson has declared March 17-23 as Education Week in Saskatchewan. |
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MINISTERS CALL FOR INQUIRY INTO GRAIN CRISIS
Mar. 12, 1997 - Highways and Transportation Minister Andy Renaud said today he is pleased with the outcome of a meeting with his counterparts in British Columbia and Manitoba. |
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AGRICULTURE AND FOOD WEEK PROCLAIMED
Mar. 10, 1997 - Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall today proclaimed March 9-15 as Agriculture and Food Week in Saskatchewan. |
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SAFE DRIVING INITIATIVES PROVING THEIR WORTH
Mar. 10, 1997 - Clay Serby, the minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), today announced that the drinking and driving legislation introduced August 1, 1996 is working to meet its goal. |
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CROP INSURANCE DEADLINE APPROACHES
Mar. 07, 1997 - Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall today urged all producers to examine the 1997 crop insurance program and to apply by the March 15 deadline. |
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GOVERNMENT ASSISTS BIG GAME DAMAGE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Mar. 07, 1997 - Agriculture and Food Minister Eric Upshall today announced the Big Game Damage Compensation Program will receive a start-up government contribution of $2 million. |
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Government proceeds with Pay Equity Policy
Mar. 07, 1997 - The Minister responsible for the Status of Women announced today the Government is moving to implement the principle of equal pay for work of equal value. |
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RENAUD SAYS FREIGHT RATE INCREASE UNACCEPTABLE
Mar. 07, 1997 - Highways and Transportation Minister Andy Renaud today expressed outrage at the news that the federal government is giving the railways the right to charge more for hauling grain. |
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SOUTH AFRICAN DIGNITARY TO VISIT LEGISLATURE ON COMMONWEALTH DAY
Mar. 07, 1997 - Legislative Assembly speaker Glenn Hagel and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Ned Shillington will welcome the High Commissioner of South Africa to the Commonwealth Day celebration on Monday, March 10. |
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THREE NEW COMMUNITIES JOIN IN BATTLE AGAINST DUTCH ELM DISEASE
Mar. 07, 1997 - Environment and Resource Management (SERM) Minister Lorne Scott today announced that three additional Saskatchewan communities will receive provincial help with their Dutch Elm Disease management programs. |
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ABOVE NORMAL RUNOFF FORECAST
Mar. 06, 1997 - Sask Water is forecasting normal to greatly above normal spring runoff for the grainbelt, with the highest potential forecast for the Wood, Poplar, Moose Jaw and upper Souris and Long Creek basins. |
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DELEGATION TO PROMOTE MINING INVESTMENT
Mar. 06, 1997 - Energy and Mines Minister Eldon Lautermilch announced today that government and industry would join together to promote mining investment in Saskatchewan at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) trade show and convention being held in Toronto March 9 to 12. |
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THRONE SPEECH INVESTS IN PEOPLE
Mar. 06, 1997 - The Government of Saskatchewan spelled out its legislative priorities in the Speech from the Throne today, opening the second session of the Twenty-Third Legislature. |
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CANADA AND SASKATCHEWAN SIGN SOCIAL HOUSING AGREEMENT
Mar. 04, 1997 - An agreement to transfer the administration of social housing resources from the federal government to the province of Saskatchewan was signed today by the Honourable Diane Marleau, minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Saskatchewan Municipal Government Minister Carol Teichrob. |
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SASKATOON CHILD CENTRE OPENS
Mar. 03, 1997 - Justice Minister John Nilson and Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today joined the community-based board of directors in officially opening the Saskatoon Child Centre, an innovative facility that will provide an integrated, co-ordinated response to child abuse. |
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SPECIAL WARRANTS RELEASE CONFIRMS BUDGET ON TRACK
Mar. 03, 1997 - The Saskatchewan government's plan to balance the budget for the third consecutive year is on track, Finance Minister Janice MacKinnon said today. |
