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		CROP REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 31ST May. 31, 2004 - Saskatchewan farmers have seeded 80 per cent of the 2004 crop, behind the five-year average of 88 per cent, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization's weekly crop report.
		OFFICIAL OPENING FOR MAJOR MEADOW LAKE FORESTRY FACILITY May. 31, 2004 - Meadow Lake is now officially home to a world-scale forestry facility.
		PROVINCE RECOGNIZES WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY May. 31, 2004 - Health Minister John Nilson is recognizing May 31st, World No Tobacco Day, by congratulating the five Saskatchewan municipalities that passed smoke-free bylaws prior to the introduction of provincial smoke-free legislation earlier this month.
		PROVINCIAL MINISTERS DISCUSS GAS PRICES May. 31, 2004 - All Canadian provinces and territories participated in a teleconference meeting this morning to discuss gasoline prices in Canada.
		ASSISTANT CHEF DE MISSION NAMED May. 28, 2004 - Janice Morin has been named an Assistant Chef de Mission to Team Saskatchewan for the 2005 Jeux du Canada Games held in Regina in August of 2005.
		SASKPOWER, PTI MARK 15 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW CONTRACT May. 28, 2004 - SaskPower and Partner Technologies Incorporated (PTI) of Regina today marked 15 years of working together with the announcement of a new five-year renewable contract for the repair and maintenance of SaskPower transformers and other equipment.
		SOD TURNING CEREMONY HERALDS NEW SCHOOL FOR PRINCE ALBERT May. 28, 2004 - Students, teachers and parents of Prince Albert's Vincent Massey Community School are one step closer to seeing their new school take shape.
		STRONG PERFORMANCE FOR CROWN SECTOR IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2004 May. 28, 2004 - Saskatchewan's Crown corporations posted increased revenue and earnings in the first quarter of 2004 compared with the same period a year ago.
		CELEBRATING TOURISM AWARENESS WEEK May. 27, 2004 - The province is celebrating the strength and vibrancy of its tourism industry during Tourism Awareness Week, May 30th June 5th.
		GOVERNMENT INCREASES POST-SECONDARY GRADUATE TAX CREDIT May. 27, 2004 - Learning Minister Andrew Thomson today introduced The Post-Secondary Graduate Tax Credit Amendment Act, 2004 that will increase the graduate tax credit from $350 to $500 this year, increasing to $1,000 by 2007.
		NIPAWIN HYDROELECTRIC STATION UNIT 3 REBUILD BEGINS May. 27, 2004 - Work has begun on a complete rebuild of SaskPower's Nipawin Hydroelectric Station unit 3.
		PUBLIC SERVANTS HONOURED May. 27, 2004 - Public servants were honoured today for their work in helping to make a better Saskatchewan.
		TELEHEALTH SASKATCHEWAN EXPANDS May. 27, 2004 - Patients and health providers are benefiting from six new Telehealth sites now operating across Saskatchewan.
		AMBULANCE ACT CHANGES STRENGTHEN REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY May. 26, 2004 - The provincial government is introducing more consistent accountability and reporting requirements for ambulance providers across the province.
		GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION AGREE TO FALL SESSION May. 26, 2004 - Government House Leader Harry Van Mulligen and Opposition House Leader Rod Gantefoer today announced that the government and opposition have reached an agreement on moving toward a more formal legislative calendar featuring fixed fall and spring sessions.
		IMPROVING HIGHWAY 15 WEST OF SEMANS May. 26, 2004 - Construction is now underway on 9.
		IMPROVING HIGHWAY 21 SOUTH OF MAPLE CREEK May. 26, 2004 - Construction is complete on 8.
		IMPROVING HIGHWAY 3 NEAR FAIRHOLME May. 26, 2004 - Construction is once again underway on 15.
		MINING WEEK ROCKS May. 26, 2004 - Saskatchewan Mining Week, May 31st to June 5th, is as much a celebration of new science as it is old rocks.
		CROP REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 23TH May. 25, 2004 - Saskatchewan farmers have seeded 68 per cent of the 2004 crop, slightly ahead of the five-year average of 65 per cent, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization's weekly crop report.
		IMPROVING HIGHWAY 37 NEAR FRENCHMAN RIVER May. 21, 2004 - Construction is once again underway on 6 km of grading on Highway 37 near the Frenchman River.
		SASKWATER INTRODUCES UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND May. 21, 2004 - SaskWater has signed a five-year $30,000 scholarship agreement with the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan.
		CONSERVING OUR ENVIRONMENT: A BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE May. 20, 2004 - The province has released a major part of its environmental blueprint for the future.
		ROYAL VISIT ITINERARY May. 20, 2004 - Saskatchewan people will have a number of opportunities to see The Princess Royal during her visit in June.
		SLOW DOWN SAVE LIVES May. 20, 2004 - Motorists are once again reminded, in advance of the Victoria Day long weekend, to slow down to the posted speed limit of 60 km/h or less in construction Orange Zones or face substantial fines.
		SOD TURNING CELEBRATES REGINA'S NEW MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY May. 20, 2004 - Regina's new $12 million multi-purpose sport and convention facility moved another step closer to reality today as the official sod-turning ceremony took place at Regina Exhibition Park.
		CANADA AND SASKATCHEWAN SIGN AGREEMENT TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES May. 19, 2004 - People with disabilities in Saskatchewan will be able to participate more easily in the labour market because of an agreement announced today by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Wascana, on behalf of the Honourable Liza Frulla, Minister of Social Development and Saskatchewan Minister responsible for Disability Issues Joanne Crofford.
		EDUCATION EQUITY TASK FORCE MEMBERS APPOINTED May. 19, 2004 - Two Saskatchewan people with extensive backgrounds in education and education administration have been appointed to work with Task Force Chair Fred Herron on the Education Equity Task Force.
		FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PORTRAIT UNVEILED May. 19, 2004 - Provincial Secretary Joan Beatty accepted the official portrait of former Lieutenant Governor The Honourable J.
		GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO LOWEST-COST UTILITY BUNDLE May. 19, 2004 - Saskatchewan's annual cost for basic utilities is much lower than the cost in Alberta and most other provinces, and only slightly higher than in Manitoba, according to a survey conducted by Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) and validated by the accounting firm Meyers Norris Penny.
		GOVERNMENTS ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF RENOVATION AGREEMENT May. 19, 2004 - A $19.
		IMPROVING HIGHWAY 13 NEAR PONTEIX May. 19, 2004 - Construction is now underway on 10.
		PROVINCIAL MINISTERS TO DISCUSS GAS PRICES MAY 31st May. 19, 2004 - Provincial Ministers will meet by teleconference at 11:00 am Monday, May 31st to discuss the increasing cost of gasoline at the pumps.
		SASKATCHEWAN AND MONTANA STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIP May. 19, 2004 - Under the Saskatchewan-Montana Intergovernmental Accord, a delegation of Montana officials, led by Lieutenant Governor Karl Ohs, is in Regina today to discuss cross-border issues of mutual interest such as agriculture, transportation and economic development.
		MORE MONEY FOR HEALTH REGIONS TO MAINTAIN SERVICES May. 18, 2004 - Health Minister John Nilson announced today that an additional $19 million will be provided to Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) in order to maintain community health services.
		NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR SASKATCHEWAN'S HIGHEST HONOUR May. 18, 2004 - Saskatchewan residents have until July 6th to nominate individuals for the province's highest honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
		SENKO INQUEST May. 18, 2004 - An inquest into the death of Larry Senko will be held June 1st-3rd, 2004, at 9:30 a.
		CROP REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 16TH, 2004 May. 17, 2004 - Saskatchewan farmers have planted 41 per cent of the 2004 crop, ahead of the five-year average of 37 per cent, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization's weekly crop report.
		REGINA STUDENTS DESIGN SAFETY MESSAGE May. 17, 2004 - Five Regina high school students are helping to make Saskatchewan's highways safer this summer.
		HEALTH CARE FACILITY FOR OUTLOOK PROCEEDING May. 15, 2004 - Construction on a new integrated health care centre in Outlook will begin in the spring of 2005, with provincial funding announced today.
		2004 SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENS FOR SASKATCHEWAN'S PROVINCIAL PARKS May. 14, 2004 - Saskatchewan's provincial parks officially open services for the summer season on the May long weekend.
		IMPROVING HIGHWAY 1 WEST OF REGINA May. 14, 2004 - Construction is now underway to resurface 21 km of Highway 1 west of Regina.
		SGI INTRODUCES THE DEDUCTIBLE PAYMENT PLAN May. 14, 2004 - On June 1st, 2004, Saskatchewan vehicle owners will have a new option to finance the payment of their deductible.
		GOVERNMENT PREPARED WITH WEST NILE VIRUS STRATEGY FOR 2004 May. 13, 2004 - Saskatchewan Health is implementing its West Nile Virus preparedness strategy for 2004 in response to the upcoming mosquito season.
		PROVINCE RESPONDS TO BOUGHEN COMMISSION May. 13, 2004 - Learning Minister Andrew Thomson today announced the government's response to the final report of the Commission on Financing Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education led by Ray Boughen.
		SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEERS HONOURED May. 13, 2004 - Lieutenant Governor Lynda Haverstock presented eight citizens with the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal in a ceremony at the Legislature today.
		SMALL BUSINESS LOANS PROGRAM HELPS BUILD COMMUNITIES May. 13, 2004 - An initiative that is successfully spurring small business growth and creating jobs in rural communities posted another successful year.
		CHANGES TO SECURITIES LEGISLATION INTRODUCED May. 12, 2004 - Amendments to Saskatchewan securities legislation introduced today provide important new protection for Saskatchewan investors.
		GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES 100 PER CENT SMOKE-FREE PUBLIC PLACES May. 12, 2004 - New legislation means that Saskatchewan people will soon be protected from the devastating health effects of second-hand smoke.
		GREEN TEAM PROGRAM READY FOR APPLICANTS May. 12, 2004 - Employers and students are invited to apply for the Green Team summer student employment program.
		JOB PROTECTION FOR COMPASSIONATE CARE LEAVE May. 12, 2004 - Working people and their families will benefit from improved job-protected leaves allowing them time to care for seriously ill or dying loved ones.
		SASKATCHEWAN LAUNCHES SUMMERACTIVE CAMPAIGN May. 12, 2004 - SummerActive 2004, a national campaign to help people improve their health and quality of life, began this week.
		IMPROVING HIGHWAY 15 WEST OF SOVEREIGN May. 11, 2004 - Construction is now underway on 11.
		PROVINCE RECOGNIZES WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS May. 11, 2004 - Saskatchewan has designated May 10th to 16th Women Entrepreneurs Week to recognize the significant contribution made by women to the provincial economy.
		CROP REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 9TH, 2004 May. 10, 2004 - Saskatchewan farmers now have 19 per cent of the 2004 crop planted, well ahead of the five-year average of 13 per cent, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food, and Rural Revitalization's weekly crop report.
		SASKPOWER AND SCIENCE CENTRE OPEN CLIMATE CHANGE EXHIBIT May. 10, 2004 - A travelling exhibit now open at the Saskatchewan Science Centre will help students and families learn more about the issue of climate change.
		'BE PREPAREDDON'T LET YOUR FIRE GO WILD' CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY May. 07, 2004 - The province's expanded 2004 wildfire prevention/education campaign began this week during National Forest Week and will be in full gear from May through September.
		AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND AWARDS $2.64 MILLION FOR RESEARCH May. 07, 2004 - The Government of Saskatchewan will fund 22 new agriculture and food research projects through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).
		COLLEGE AND UNION PARTNER WITH PROVINCE May. 07, 2004 - The Carlton Trail Regional College, the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) Local 4039-1 and the Government of Saskatchewan became partners today to promote a representative workforce.
		GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SERVICES WIN UNITED NATIONS AWARD May. 07, 2004 - The Honourable Dr.
		IMPROVING HIGHWAY 16 NEAR COLONSAY May. 07, 2004 - Construction has begun on 22 km of resurfacing on Highway 16 near Colonsay.
		IMPROVING HIGHWAYS IN THE YORKTON AREA May. 07, 2004 - Four highway improvement projects will be taking place this spring and summer in the Yorkton area.
		JOB NUMBERS JUMP IN APRIL May. 07, 2004 - Saskatchewan job numbers jumped last month, leading to the highest April on record for employment in the province.
		OUR FUTURE IS WIDE OPEN TO FOCUS ON OUT-OF-PROVINCE BUSINESS MARKETS May. 07, 2004 - Saskatchewan is targeting out-of-province business audiences in the province's six key economic sectors during the third year of its Our Future is Wide Open awareness campaign.
		QUENNELL CALLS ON GAS RETAILERS TO REVIEW PRICES May. 07, 2004 - The Government of Saskatchewan is urging gas retailers to take a serious look at what the industry can do to provide relief to consumers facing the skyrocketing price of gas at the pumps.
		ASSEMBLY DEBATES HIGH GAS PRICES May. 06, 2004 - The Government of Saskatchewan today put forward a motion for an emergency debate on the rising pump price of gasoline.
		CANADA AND SASKATCHEWAN ANNOUNCE A PILOT PROJECT FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS May. 06, 2004 - Judy Sgro, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Saskatchewan Immigration Minister Pat Atkinson today announced the signing of an agreement for a pilot project that will permit foreign students who graduate from colleges and universities in Saskatchewan to work in the province for an additional year.
		GOVERNMENTS HELPING FORT QU'APPELLE YOUTH GET JOBS May. 06, 2004 - The Government of Saskatchewan is helping 20 youth in Fort Qu'Appelle to develop career plans and get jobs through a program called "Your Future It's Wide Open".
		NEW JUDGE FOR NORTH BATTLEFORD May. 06, 2004 - Daniel Joseph O'Hanlon has been appointed a judge of the Provincial Court for North Battleford.
		ROAD UPGRADE SUPPORTS OSB PLANT May. 06, 2004 - The Province of Saskatchewan has approved funding for a road upgrade in the Meadow Lake area linking the new Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant to Highway 55.
		SARM AND SUMA SUPPORT PROVINCIAL PITCH TO CHANGE EQUALIZATION May. 06, 2004 - Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) have joined forces with the provincial government to ask Ottawa to promote greater equity in the equalization program regarding Saskatchewan.
		SASKATCHEWAN EXPANDING IMMIGRATION PROGRAM May. 06, 2004 - Saskatchewan's immigration program is opening up to bring more people to the province.
		BURSARIES AVAILABLE FOR REGISTERED NURSE - NURSE PRACTITIONERS May. 05, 2004 - The provincial government is moving forward with its strategy to improve access to basic, front-line health care.
		DEPUTY MINISTER OF CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY APPOINTED May. 05, 2004 - Premier Lorne Calvert today announced the appointment of Terry Lang as Deputy Minister of Corrections and Public Safety.
		ENTREPRENEURS AND INVESTORS CONVERGE May. 05, 2004 - Investment Future Forum is back for its second year, helping Saskatchewan companies make capital connections to grow and expand.
		HOMEFIRST OPENS THE DOOR TO INDEPENDENCE May. 05, 2004 - Affordable, quality and sustainable housing is the vision of the new HomeFirst initiative launched today by the Government of Saskatchewan.
		SASKPOWER SHAND GREENHOUSE CUSTOMER SEEDLING DISTRIBUTION BEGINS May. 05, 2004 - SaskPower encourages Saskatchewan residents to do their part to help protect our environment by planting a tree this spring.
		SPEAKERS BUREAU UNVEILED AT REGINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL May. 05, 2004 - A new speakers bureau with a positive message for Aboriginal youth was unveiled today.
		CROP REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 2ND, 2004 May. 04, 2004 - Saskatchewan farmers have seeded six per cent of the 2004 crop up from the five-year average of two per cent for this date, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization's weekly crop report.
		MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE PROFILED May. 04, 2004 - Businesses are gathering today in Saskatoon for a one-day workshop on getting "lean".
		SAFER COMMUNITIES LEGISLATION INTRODUCED May. 04, 2004 - Legislation introduced today will help to promote safe, healthy communities in Saskatchewan.
		SASKATCHEWAN MOVES TO A SINGLE LICENCE PLATE May. 04, 2004 - Amendments to the Vehicle Administration Act were introduced in the legislature today allowing SGI to follow the lead of five other provinces and all three territories by adopting a single licence plate system.
		CLINE ADDRESSES INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM CONFERENCE May. 03, 2004 - New advances in oil and gas technology are front and centre at a major international petroleum conference Saskatchewan is participating in this week.
		JUNIOR AMBASSADORS TRAINING IN SASKATOON May. 03, 2004 - About 50 students from across Saskatchewan will start the journey toward being international ambassadors at a two-day event in Saskatoon May 3rd and 4th.
		NEW LABOUR RELATIONS BOARD VICE-CHAIR APPOINTED May. 03, 2004 - Angela Zborosky has been appointed as Vice-Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board for a five-year term effective July 1st, 2004.
		NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN IS ON THE MOVE May. 03, 2004 - Northern Saskatchewan is on the move celebrating Northern Physical Activity Week from May 3rd to 9th.
		PROVINCIAL CONSULTATION TO ENHANCE EARLY LEARNING AND CARE May. 03, 2004 - The Government of Saskatchewan is launching a series of discussion forums with key stakeholders as an important step in the creation of a strategy and action plan that will address preschool learning, child care and parenting supports in the province.
		SITE OFFERS ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR FINANCE PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS May. 03, 2004 - It's all about convenience -- with the click of a mouse people can now access all Department of Finance publications and forms on-line.

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