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2000 QUEEN'S COUNSEL APPOINTMENTS
Dec. 29, 2000 - Thirteen Saskatchewan lawyers were honoured with Queen's Counsel (QC) appointments today. |
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CROWN CORPORATION BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Dec. 28, 2000 - New boards of directors have been appointed for Saskatchewan's commercial Crown corporations, effective January 1, 2001. |
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NEW DRUGS COVERED
Dec. 28, 2000 - Thirty new drugs have been approved for coverage under the Saskatchewan Drug Plan, including new medications used in the treatment of stroke and narcolepsy. |
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CHANGES TO DRIVERS LICENCE RENEWALS
Dec. 27, 2000 - On January 1, 2001, drivers with outstanding fines for certain Criminal Code driving offences will not be able to renew their drivers licence until the fine is paid. |
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PROVINCIAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE ENHANCED
Dec. 22, 2000 - Maximum payments to individuals whose uninsurable property becomes damaged as a result of severe weather will more than triple through enhancements to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP). |
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WISE USE OF EMERGENCY ROOMS URGED
Dec. 22, 2000 - As the holidays arrive, there's no end in sight to the flu season in Saskatchewan. |
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HEALTH WORKPLACES TO BE IMPROVED
Dec. 21, 2000 - The provincial government is creating a new Health Human Resources Council to improve the working environment necessary to recruit and retain health care providers. |
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IMPROVEMENTS TO PULP HAUL CUT ACROSS ROAD
Dec. 21, 2000 - A tender has been awarded for a further 12. |
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PROVINCE REACHES THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH DOCTORS
Dec. 21, 2000 - The province and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) have agreed on a new contract that will assist in recruiting and retaining doctors in Saskatchewan. |
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RESURFACING SET FOR HIGHWAY 7
Dec. 21, 2000 - A tender has been awarded for 9. |
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88 NEW NURSES COMING
Dec. 20, 2000 - Eighty-eight re-entry bursaries have already been awarded to nurses wanting to re-enter the health care profession in Saskatchewan. |
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B & E RATE DOWN IN SASKATCHEWAN
Dec. 19, 2000 - Saskatchewan's rate of break and enters is dropping. |
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CUMBERLAND REGIONAL COLLEGE RECEIVES MONEY
Dec. 19, 2000 - The government is investing $800,000 in Saskatchewan's eight Regional Colleges. |
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SETTLEMENTS REACHED IN DISABILITY COMPLAINTS
Dec. 19, 2000 - Donna Scott, Chief Commissioner and Director of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, today announced the settlement of three disability complaints. |
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MONEY FOR THE ARTS
Dec. 18, 2000 - The province will contribute up to $125,000 a year to the Saskatchewan Arts Stabilization Program over four years beginning next year. |
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PROTECTING LIVESTOCK FROM CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE
Dec. 15, 2000 - Starting January 1st, Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food is offering a voluntary surveillance program for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) to Saskatchewan game farmers. |
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PRIMARY PRODUCTION LOANS NOW MORE ACCESSIBLE
Dec. 14, 2000 - Loans for northerners involved in commercial fishing, trapping and wild rice production are now more accessible thanks to changes to a Saskatchewan government program. |
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ROMANOW TO CO-CHAIR INTERNATIONAL FORUM
Dec. 14, 2000 - Premier Roy Romanow leaves for Ottawa today to co-chair an international forum on the challenges and benefits of the federation as a form of government. |
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SEEKING INPUT ON WELFARE REFORM
Dec. 13, 2000 - Saskatchewan will soon be seeking input from client, community and interest groups on further reform of the province's welfare programs. |
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ARTS EDUCATION SHOWCASED
Dec. 12, 2000 - An Arts Education Celebration display, showcasing 42 art pieces from Saskatchewan students, is being held in the Legislative Building from December 12th - 15th. |
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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM ELWIN HERMANSON
Dec. 12, 2000 - The wonderful Christmas season is once again upon us. |
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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM PREMIER ROY ROMANOW
Dec. 12, 2000 - I'd like to take a moment to extend the greetings of this holiday season to you, to your family and to all the people who hold a special place in your life and in your heart. |
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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR, LYNDA HAVERSTOCK
Dec. 12, 2000 - It is such an honour for me to be your new lieutenant governor and to have this opportunity to share a message of hope. |
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HIGHWAY HOTLINE HELPS MOTORISTS
Dec. 12, 2000 - Saskatchewan motorists are using the Highway Hotline to make highway travel safer. |
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LA RONGE AIRPORT SET FOR IMPROVEMENT
Dec. 12, 2000 - A tender has been awarded for extensive rehabilitation of the La Ronge Airport. |
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'ENFORCEMENT OVERDRIVE'
Dec. 11, 2000 - The Regina Police Service, in partnership with SGI, will commence its 12-month pilot project 'Enforcement Overdrive' that will focus on impaired driving. |
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EMPLOYMENT SUPPLEMENT NUMBERS GROWING
Dec. 11, 2000 - More families are benefiting from the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement (SES). |
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TRADE CONCERNS DISCUSSED
Dec. 11, 2000 - Saskatchewan producers will join agricultural producer groups and government leaders from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Manitoba at the Northern Plains Producer Conference: On Common Ground to be held in Winnipeg, January 30th to February 1st, 2001. |
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CRTC DECISION GOOD FOR RURAL AND NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN
Dec. 08, 2000 - Rural and northern residents in Saskatchewan will continue to have affordable residential phone service as a result of a recent Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) decision. |
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HELP FOR LOWER-INCOME EARNERS
Dec. 08, 2000 - Finance Minister Eric Cline today announced the details of a $19 million home heating assistance package for lower-income individuals and families. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Saskatchewan. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN BUFFALO NARROWS
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Buffalo Narrows. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN CREIGHTON
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Creighton. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN ESTEVAN
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Estevan. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN FORT QU'APPELLE
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Fort Qu'Appelle. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN LA RONGE
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in La Ronge. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN LLOYDMINSTER
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Lloydminster. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN MEADOW LAKE
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Meadow Lake. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN MELFORT
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Melfort. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN MOOSE JAW
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Moose Jaw. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN NIPAWIN
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Nipawin. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN NORTH BATTLEFORD
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in North Battleford. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN PRINCE ALBERT
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Prince Albert. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN ROSETOWN/KINDERSLEY
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Rosetown - Kindersley. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN SWIFT CURRENT
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Swift Current. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN WYNYARD
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Wynyard. |
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HISTORIC DECLINE IN WELFARE CASES IN YORKTON
Dec. 07, 2000 - November marked six straight years of declining social assistance caseloads in Yorkton. |
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LAND SALE REVENUES $48.3 MILLION
Dec. 07, 2000 - The December sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights brought this year's total revenue from land sales to $48. |
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MINIMUM WAGE BOARD APPOINTMENTS MADE
Dec. 07, 2000 - Two new members have been appointed to the Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Board. |
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POLICE WILL MAIL RED-LIGHT CAMERA TICKETS
Dec. 07, 2000 - Effective immediately, police will be able to mail red-light camera tickets. |
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HEALTHIER BONES
Dec. 06, 2000 - A new bone density testing unit at the Regina General Hospital is improving access to diagnostic services for those who are at risk of developing osteoporosis. |
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RESURFACING SET FOR HIGHWAY 39
Dec. 06, 2000 - A tender has been awarded to resurface 14. |
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SASKATOON COMPANY HONOURED
Dec. 06, 2000 - A Saskatoon business is being honoured by SaskPower for providing superior products and service. |
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SETTLEMENT REACHED IN HARASSMENT CASE
Dec. 06, 2000 - Donna Scott, Chief Commissioner and Director of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission today announced the settlement of a complaint involving allegations of sexual harassment in a unionized workplace. |
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HEALTH CENTRE PROMOTES NEW SERVICES
Dec. 05, 2000 - The Regina Health District's Four Directions Community Health Centre introduced some new faces today at its annual community open house. |
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BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 56 IMPROVEMENT
Dec. 04, 2000 - The bridge that carries traffic over the Qu'Appelle River on Highway 56 is scheduled to be restored by Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation bridge crews. |
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MORE RESURFACING SET FOR HIGHWAY 31
Dec. 04, 2000 - A tender has been awarded for more improvements to Highway 31 northwest of Kerrobert. |
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PARKLAND REGIONAL COLLEGE RECEIVES FUNDING
Dec. 04, 2000 - The government is investing more than $3. |
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RESURFACING ON HIGHWAY 11
Dec. 04, 2000 - A tender has been awarded to resurface a 19. |
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TENDER AWARDED FOR RESURFACING
Dec. 04, 2000 - A tender has been awarded to resurface a 15 km section of Highway 13 east of Forget. |
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TENDER AWARDED FOR RESURFACING ON HIGHWAY 5
Dec. 04, 2000 - A tender has been awarded to resurface an 11. |
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NOVEMBER JOB STATS POSITIVE FOR SASKATCHEWAN
Dec. 01, 2000 - Saskatchewan's job market performed well in November, with increases in jobs in most sectors and the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. |
