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		2009 QUEENS COUNSEL APPOINTMENTS Dec. 31, 2009 - Eighteen Saskatchewan lawyers were honoured with Queen's Counsel (Q.C.) appointments today.
		HAND-HELD CELLPHONES PROHIBITED ON SASKATCHEWAN ROADWAYS STARTING JAN. 1 Dec. 30, 2009 - SGI reminds all motorists that the new cellphone law will be in effect in Saskatchewan starting Jan. 1.
		SASKATCHEWANS ECONOMY TO GET EVEN STRONGER IN 2010 Dec. 30, 2009 - After ending 2009 with a new record population and the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, Saskatchewan is forecast to start the next decade with the strongest economic growth record in the country in 2010.
		PROVINCE PROTECTS SASKATCHEWAN TAXPAYERS FROM INFLATION Dec. 29, 2009 - Saskatchewan taxpayers will see more tax savings in 2010 as personal income tax brackets and personal tax credits are once again indexed to the national rate of inflation.
		OFFENDER RELEASED IN ERROR FROM PRINCE ALBERT CORRECTIONAL CENTRE Dec. 24, 2009 - Timothy Turner, age 35, was released in error from the Prince Albert Correctional Centre on Wednesday, December 23.
		CHECK ROAD CONDITIONS TO SAFELY PREPARE FOR HOLIDAY DRIVING Dec. 23, 2009 - The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure reminds motorists to be extra cautious when driving during this holiday season, and to check the Highway Hotline for road conditions before they set out.
		FINAL CROP REPORT, DECEMBER 2009 Dec. 23, 2009 - Saskatchewan farmers faced many challenges throughout 2009, but still managed to take off an average to above-average crop, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's final year-end Crop Report.
		KAIN'S ABEL CONTRACTING PLEADS GUILTY TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATIONS Dec. 23, 2009 - Kain Boldt, carrying on business as Kain's Abel Contracting in Saskatoon, pled guilty to two charges after violating Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Legislation.
		SASKATCHEWANS POPULATION HITS AN ALL-TIME HIGH Dec. 23, 2009 - More people than ever before are now calling Saskatchewan home, according to the latest population figures released today by Statistics Canada.
		GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES NAMED AFTER SASKATCHEWAN HEROS Dec. 22, 2009 - The Minister of Tourism, Parks Culture and Sport, on the recommendations of the Saskatchewan Geographic Names Board, approved three new geographic place names in Saskatchewan under the Board's GeoMemorial Program.
		SASKATCHEWAN WORKERS EARNING MORE THAN EVER BEFORE Dec. 22, 2009 - For the second consecutive month, weekly earnings in Saskatchewan have reached an all-time high.
		PROSECUTIONS PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF SASKATCHEWAN WORKERS Dec. 21, 2009 - Eleven employers have been prosecuted for violations of The Labour Standards Act and Regulations in 2009, resulting in $10,860 in fines.
		SASKATCHEWAN RECEIVES OWNERSHIP OF FEDERAL MINERALS Dec. 21, 2009 - Saskatchewan is receiving title to more than 34,000 hectares of federally-owned minerals in the province. Transfer of title also comes with payment to the province of $32.9 million in consideration of revenues earned from these minerals in recent years.
		CPSP REMINDS YOU TO BE SAFE AROUND FIRE DURING THE HOLIDAYS Dec. 18, 2009 - The Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing's Office of the Fire Commissioner and Sask911 remind Saskatchewan residents that extreme winter weather and holiday decorations are a combustible combination.
		ENTERPRISE SASKATCHEWAN RELEASES MID-YEAR PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2009-10 Dec. 18, 2009 - Enterprise Saskatchewan has released a public report on its progress at the mid-year point in its second year of operations as the province's agency responsible for economic development.
		IMPROVED CELLULAR COVERAGE IN MARRIOTT AND YELLOW GRASS AREAS Dec. 18, 2009 - SaskTel today announced digital cellular coverage improvements in the Marriott and Yellow Grass areas.
		NEW JUDGE FOR REGINA Dec. 18, 2009 - The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that Barbara J. Tomkins, Q.C. has been appointed a judge of the Provincial Court for Regina.
		SASKATCHEWAN SIGNS MOU WITH THE STATE OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA Dec. 18, 2009 - Saskatchewan and the Australian State of Victoria have become partners in researching and developing low-carbon technologies, renewable energy sources and plans for adapting to climate change with today's signing of an agreement in Copenhagen.
		CEASE TRADE ORDER EXTENDED Dec. 17, 2009 - A temporary cease trade order issued November 2, 2009, against Alena Marie Pastuch, Teamworx Productions Ltd., Idendego Inc., 101114386 Saskatchewan Ltd., and 101115379 Saskatchewan Ltd., has been extended to March 3, 2010.
		GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC DIRECTION ON URANIUM DEVELOPMENT Dec. 17, 2009 - The provincial government today outlined its strategic direction for uranium development in Saskatchewan.
		LITERACY PROJECTS RECEIVE PROVINCIAL FUNDING Dec. 17, 2009 - Fifteen community partnerships from across Saskatchewan are receiving $535,000 from the SaskSmart Innovations Fund to address local literacy needs.
		SASKATCHEWAN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED Dec. 17, 2009 - A new scholarship program was announced today to encourage high school graduates to enter productive careers in the skilled trades.
		SRC TO TEST BIODIESELS PERFORMANCE IN AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT Dec. 17, 2009 - The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is leading a biodiesel pilot project to demonstrate how well the renewable fuel performs year-round in agriculture equipment.
		HEPPNER CALLS FOR UNITED CANADIAN APPROACH TO TALKS IN COPENHAGEN Dec. 16, 2009 - Saskatchewan Environment Minister Nancy Heppner today urged her counterparts from across Canada to unite behind Federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice as critical talks continue in Copenhagen, Denmark.
		IMPROVED CELLULAR COVERAGE IN FARRERDALE, MADGE LAKE, WEST BEND AREAS Dec. 16, 2009 - SaskTel today announced digital cellular coverage improvements in the Farrerdale, Madge Lake and West Bend areas.
		PROVINCE BOOSTS RESPITE SUBSIDY FOR APPROVED PRIVATE-SERVICE HOMES Dec. 16, 2009 - Proprietors of approved private-service homes for people with intellectual disabilities will have access to an enhanced respite subsidy as of January 1, 2010.
		HONOURING SASKATCHEWAN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES PERSONNEL Dec. 15, 2009 - Lieutenant Governor Gordon Barnhart and Provincial Secretary June Draude presented the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal to 26 recipients at Government House in Regina this afternoon.
		HONOURING SASKATCHEWAN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES PERSONNEL Dec. 15, 2009 - Lieutenant Governor Gordon Barnhart and Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert presented the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal to 25 recipients at Government House in Regina this morning.
		TURKEYS DROP AT CASINO REGINA TODAY Dec. 15, 2009 - Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw held Operation Turkey Drop today.
		AERATION PROJECTS CAN RESULT IN THIN ICE Dec. 14, 2009 - The Ministry of Environment advises people to be cautious on all frozen water bodies, especially those that have aeration systems.
		ECONOMIC GROWTH FORECASTS LOOKING GOOD FOR 2010 AND 2011 Dec. 14, 2009 - BMO and RBC have updated provincial forecasts and Saskatchewan is poised to lead the nation in economic growth in 2010, and be either first or second in 2011.
		GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES WINNER OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK CONTEST Dec. 14, 2009 - One winner has been selected from thousands of entries in the annual Fire Prevention Week contest for elementary school students in the province.
		INNOVATION SASKATCHEWAN BOARD MEMBERS ANNOUNCED Dec. 14, 2009 - Innovation Saskatchewan has its first board of directors. The board will lead the new agency's work of co-ordinating government support for research, development and commercialization of innovation in the province.
		AGRISTABILITY ADMINISTRATION GETS A NEW HOME IN SASKATCHEWAN Dec. 11, 2009 - The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) officially launched the expansion of its head office today in order to administer AgriStability.
		CROWNS DONATE HOCKEY TICKETS TO FOSTER CHILDREN Dec. 11, 2009 - Saskatchewan foster children will be cheering on the teams at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Regina and Saskatoon later this month, thanks to five of Saskatchewan's Crown corporations.
		ENVIRONMENT MINISTER TO REPRESENT SASKATCHEWAN AT UN CLIMATE CHANGE MEETING Dec. 11, 2009 - Environment Minister Nancy Heppner heads to Copenhagen, Denmark tomorrow to represent Saskatchewan's interests at international climate change negotiations during the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP15).
		GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN SUPPORTS TRAILS Dec. 11, 2009 - The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association (SSA) have signed a new, five-year, Trail Management Agreement.
		LESTOCK CBO RECEIVES SPIRIT AWARD Dec. 11, 2009 - Last Mountain-Touchwood MLA Glen Hart on behalf of Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer, today presented a Spirit Award for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to the Community Family Resource Centre Inc. of Lestock.
		NEW BIO-TECH FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY Dec. 11, 2009 - A new bio-technology that is being developed to access hard to reach oil reserves has received $953,944 from the Canada - Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA), to carry out tests on the efficacy and usability of the technology in the oil wells.
		CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM PREMIER BRAD WALL Dec. 10, 2009 - Two thousand years ago, a Saviour was born, heralded as bringing good news of great joy to all people.
		CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER OF THE OFFICIAL OPPOSITION Dec. 10, 2009 - Hello, I'm Dwain Lingenfelter, Leader of the Opposition.
		CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Dec. 10, 2009 - It is my pleasure to bring you greetings at this special time of year.
		DECEMBER LAND SALE BRINGS IN $34.9 MILLION Dec. 10, 2009 - Revenue from the sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights continued its steady climb from earlier in 2009 with the largest land sale of the year.
		PROVINCE RELEASES 2009 EDUCATION INDICATORS REPORT Dec. 10, 2009 - Today, the Ministry of Education released the 2009 Saskatchewan Education Indicators Report.
		SASKATCHEWAN PAVILION PARTNERS CREATE LASTING LEGACY Dec. 10, 2009 - The Government of Saskatchewan announced corporate and city partners who will be represented in the Saskatchewan Pavilion during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and will contribute to a new Legacy Fund.
		GOVERNMENT ELIMINATES 82 AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Dec. 09, 2009 - The Saskatchewan government today continued its commitment to operating more efficiently by eliminating 82 government agencies, boards and commissions.
		NOVEMBER HOUSING STARTS UP IN CITIES Dec. 09, 2009 - Saskatchewan's urban housing starts are on the upturn according to a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) report released yesterday.
		PREMIER APPOINTS DAN DAUTREMONT AS GOVERNMENT HOUSE LEADER Dec. 09, 2009 - Premier Brad Wall today appointed Cannington MLA Dan D'Autremont as the new Government House Leader.
		POLICY TOUGHENED ON PROSECUTION OF REPEAT DRUNK DRIVERS Dec. 08, 2009 - Effective December 11, more repeat drunk drivers will be looking at jail terms.
		PRINCE ALBERT GREEN ENERGY PROJECT RECEIVES FUNDING Dec. 08, 2009 - Prince Albert's quest to become Saskatchewan's Green Energy capital today took another step forward following a $3 million announcement by Enterprise Minister Ken Cheveldayoff from the Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) to establish a Green Energy Industrial Park.
		SASKATCHEWAN ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESSES FOR PASSAGE OF CRIME BILL Dec. 08, 2009 - Saskatchewan Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan wrote an open letter to the Federal Government to press for Bill C-15 to be passed by the Senate with no amendments.
		CONSTRUCTION PICKS UP IN OCTOBER Dec. 07, 2009 - Construction picked up considerably in Saskatchewan for October 2009 according to the building permit numbers released by Statistics Canada today.
		GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE PAYDAY LOANS Dec. 07, 2009 - The Saskatchewan government will be regulating the business of payday lending in the province by capping the interest rate on borrowing.
		INNOVATIVE FIRST NATIONS SCHOOL UNITES WITH COMMUNITY TO INCREASE ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT Dec. 07, 2009 - First Nation and Métis employment development took centre stage this afternoon at North Battleford's Sakewew High School.
		PUTTING PATIENTS FIRST: IMPROVING ACCESS TO PHYSICIANS THROUGH NEW RECRUITMENT AGENCY Dec. 07, 2009 - Health Minister Don McMorris today launched a provincial agency aimed at recruiting and retaining more physicians to rural and urban Saskatchewan.
		SASKWATER PRESIDENT RETIRES AFTER 36 YEARS WITH GOVERNMENT Dec. 07, 2009 - After more than seven years as SaskWater President and 36 years as a provincial government employee, Stuart Kramer has announced his retirement.
		JOB NUMBERS UP, SASKATCHEWAN HAS LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT IN CANADA Dec. 04, 2009 - For the sixth consecutive month, Saskatchewan's unemployment rate is the lowest in Canada according to the November Labour Force Survey released today by Statistics Canada.
		NEW APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED Dec. 04, 2009 - Deputy Minister to the Premier Doug Moen today announced the appointment of Robert Penny to the position of Deputy Minister of Highways and Infrastructure effective January 1, 2010.
		NEW SGC PRESIDENT HIRED Dec. 04, 2009 - Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Bill Hutchinson today announced the appointment of Twyla Meredith as President and CEO of the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SGC).
		ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCIAL PARKS Dec. 03, 2009 - The numbers are in and this past summer there were 3.3 million visits to our parks, which is an increase of two per cent over 2008 and 10 per cent over 2007.
		FALL SESSION ENDS: SASKATCHEWAN WELL POSITIONED FOR FUTURE GROWTH Dec. 03, 2009 - As the fall session of the Saskatchewan Legislature draws to a close, Premier Brad Wall said our province is well positioned to take advantage of future economic growth as the world's economies continue their turn-around.
		NEWCOMERS TO SASKATCHEWAN WILL BENEFIT FROM CREDENTIAL RECOGNITION Dec. 03, 2009 - Newcomers to Saskatchewan in regulated occupations will soon benefit from more efficient and transparent credential recognition processes.
		SASKATCHEWAN ENCOURAGES VALUE-ADDED MINERAL PROCESSING Dec. 03, 2009 - The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the introduction of a five-year Corporate Income Tax incentive for corporations that process minerals imported into the province to the prime metal stage, which has the potential for a range of positive economic effects.
		SASKATCHEWAN SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Dec. 03, 2009 - The Government of Saskatchewan has once again joined with the United Nations and governments around the world to recognize December 3 as the International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
		TAX CHANGES PROMOTE JOB GROWTH IN POTASH Dec. 03, 2009 - Incentives have been introduced for Saskatchewan's potash industry to encourage the creation of more corporate office jobs in the province.
		GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZES THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF TWO MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS Dec. 02, 2009 - Today Premier Brad Wall signed two separate proclamations recognizing 2009 in Saskatchewan as the 100th Anniversary Year of both the Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) and the Last Post Fund.
		GOVERNMENT TABLES MONEY JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT LEGISLATION Dec. 02, 2009 - The Saskatchewan Government has introduced legislation to change the procedure for the enforcement of money judgments.
		MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR HOUSING TO DISCUSS OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING Dec. 02, 2009 - Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Donna Harpauer and other federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for housing are meeting in Gatineau, Quebec on December 3 and 4 to discuss current and future investments in housing and homelessness.
		MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES NEW TOBACCO REDUCTION MEASURES FOR SASKATCHEWAN Dec. 02, 2009 - The Ministry of Health is investing $1 million per year for three years for a comprehensive tobacco strategy for Saskatchewan with particular focus on protecting children and youth.
		PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS DEFERRED FOR SHORT TERM CATTLE AND HOG LOANS Dec. 02, 2009 - Today, Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced an additional one-year optional extension of principal payments for the Short-Term Cattle and Hog Loan programs.
		PUBLIC SERVICE, SGEU TEAM UP TO SUPPORT REGINA & DISTRICT FOOD BANK Dec. 02, 2009 - The Saskatchewan public service and Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU) are encouraging all Regina government employees to participate in a joint food drive in support of the Regina & District Food Bank from December 4 to 18.
		GOVERNMENT RE-INTRODUCES CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION Dec. 01, 2009 - Today, the Government of Saskatchewan re-introduced its climate change legislation that establishes the framework for how the province will meet its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent from 2006 levels by 2020 and foster innovation in low-carbon technologies.
		HIV POINT OF CARE TESTING TO BE MADE AVAILABLE SOON Dec. 01, 2009 - In recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1, the Ministry of Health today announced a new HIV initiative to enable rapid testing for high risk individuals.
		LEGISLATION ENSURES EMPLOYERS, WORKERS BENEFIT FROM LABOUR MOBILITY Dec. 01, 2009 - As part of a pan-Canadian initiative, Saskatchewan has introduced legislation that will help to ensure full labour mobility for workers seeking employment in Saskatchewan.
		PREMIERS AWARD PRESENTED TO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES Dec. 01, 2009 - Premier Brad Wall presented the 2008-09 Premier's Award for Excellence in the Public Service today.
		SASKATCHEWAN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TO BENEFIT FROM THE USE OF A FULL-TIME DRUG DOG Dec. 01, 2009 - Today Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert signed a Letter of Understanding with the RCMP for the use of a full-time drug dog in our provincial correctional centres.

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