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CROP REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 19 TO 25, 2011
Jul. 28, 2011 -
Saskatchewan livestock producers continue to make good haying progress and now have 73 per cent of the hay crop cut. Fifty one per cent of the hay crop has been baled or put into silage according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly Crop Report.
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HIGHWAY 39 WORK TO CONTINUE
Jul. 28, 2011 -
As work to repair Highway 39 in southeast Saskatchewan progresses this week, motorists are advised of a temporary road closure expected to begin as early as Tuesday following the August long weekend.
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LLOYDMINSTER AGRICULTURE OFFICE OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS
Jul. 28, 2011 -
In the spirit of the New West Partnership, today the Governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta officially opened a new joint satellite agriculture office in Lloydminster.
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MINISTERS RESPONSE TO STRENGTHENING REGIONAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
Jul. 28, 2011 -
Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration (AEEI) Minister Rob Norris has released the ministry's response to the 2010 Regional College Review report.
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MINISTER’S RESPONSE TO STRENGTHENING REGIONAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
Jul. 28, 2011 -
Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration (AEEI) Minister Rob Norris has released the ministry's response to the 2010 Regional College Review report.
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SHIGELLA BACTERIA-RELATED ILLNESS CASES UP IN SASKATCHEWAN
Jul. 28, 2011 -
Over the past several months, Saskatchewan has seen an increase in the number of illnesses caused by the Shigella bacteria.
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ITS A BLAST, WORLD OF PLAY INC. PLEADS GUILTY TO LABOUR STANDARDS VIOLATIONS
Jul. 27, 2011 -
It's a Blast, World of Play Inc. pleaded guilty to one charge under Saskatchewan's The Labour Standards Act.
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IT’S A BLAST, WORLD OF PLAY INC. PLEADS GUILTY TO LABOUR STANDARDS VIOLATIONS
Jul. 27, 2011 -
It's a Blast, World of Play Inc. pleaded guilty to one charge under Saskatchewan's The Labour Standards Act.
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SUMMIT ACTION FUND CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Jul. 27, 2011 -
The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) is seeking proposals for the Summit Action Fund (SAF).
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SUMMIT ACTION FUND – CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Jul. 27, 2011 -
The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) is seeking proposals for the Summit Action Fund (SAF).
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LABOUR STANDARDS IN SASKATCHEWAN USES FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO RECOVER UNPAID WAGES
Jul. 26, 2011 -
As many as 16 former employees of a Saskatchewan company that went out of business will receive most of the wages owing to them thanks to the Labour Standards Division of the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety
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DISPOSAL OF SEPTIC WASTE
Jul. 25, 2011 -
As cottage season is well underway, septic waste hauling operators are in full demand to service properties and dispose of liquid domestic (septic) waste.
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KERROBERT CELEBRATES PLANNED HEALTH FACILITY
Jul. 23, 2011 -
Federal, provincial and local dignitaries marked a milestone in health care during the town of Kerrobert's 100th anniversary celebrations this weekend.
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NEW SERVICE CENTRE FOR EMMA LAKE RECREATION SITE
Jul. 22, 2011 -
Emma Lake Recreation Site will be receiving a new service centre.
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RETAIL SALES IN MAY ALMOST DOUBLE NATIONAL AVERAGE
Jul. 22, 2011 -
Saskatchewan consumers were ringing up sales in May as retail trade in the province almost doubled the national average.
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ANOTHER LARGE DROP IN EI RECIPIENTS
Jul. 21, 2011 -
The number of Saskatchewan people receiving Employment Insurance took another significant drop in May, decreasing by 2,310 compared to same month last year (seasonally adjusted).
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CROP REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 12-18, 2011
Jul. 21, 2011 -
Saskatchewan livestock producers made good haying progress over the last week and now have 59 per cent of the hay crop cut.
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FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT SHOWS THE BUDGET REMAINS ON TRACK
Jul. 21, 2011 -
The First Quarter financial report released today by Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Ken Krawetz shows the province remains on track for a balanced budget in spite of significant flood relief costs.
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SASKTEL EXTENDS 4G WIRELESS COVERAGE TO 13 MORE LOCATIONS
Jul. 21, 2011 -
SaskTel has expanded its 4G wireless network to 13 more locations across the province of Saskatchewan.
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WEEKLY PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Jul. 21, 2011 -
Repairing Highway 39, along with the grading and repaving of other roads, are just some of the new construction projects for this week's update as crews and contractors work to keep motorist moving on Saskatchewan's highway system.
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SASKATCHEWAN LEADS THE COUNTRY IN WHOLESALE TRADE
Jul. 20, 2011 -
Saskatchewan is tripling the national average in wholesale trade gains.
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LONG TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND COLLABORATION TOP OF MIND AT MUNICIPAL MINISTERS MEETING
Jul. 18, 2011 -
Saskatchewan's Minister of Municipal Affairs Darryl Hickie joined representatives from across the country last week at the annual meeting of provincial and territorial ministers responsible for municipal government.
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LONG TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND COLLABORATION TOP OF MIND AT MUNICIPAL MINISTERS’ MEETING
Jul. 18, 2011 -
Saskatchewan's Minister of Municipal Affairs Darryl Hickie joined representatives from across the country last week at the annual meeting of provincial and territorial ministers responsible for municipal government.
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SASKATCHEWAN ONLY PROVINCE TO HAVE HIGHER NEW VEHICLE SALES
Jul. 18, 2011 -
Saskatchewan is leading the country in new motor vehicle sales, while a new Statistics Canada report shows that the rest of the country is experiencing a decline.
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SASKATCHEWAN TO HOST NORTH AMERICAN WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS CONFERENCE
Jul. 18, 2011 -
Saskatchewan is hosting the 30th annual North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Conference in Saskatoon from July 18-24.
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SASKATOON TO HOST BI-NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONFERENCE IN 2012
Jul. 18, 2011 -
The Government of Saskatchewan announced today that Saskatoon will host the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit from July 15-19, 2012.
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ST. LOUIS BRIDGE STRUCTURE WORK AND EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY
Jul. 18, 2011 -
Construction of the new St. Louis Bridge is underway, following the award of the general bridge contract to Graham Construction of Saskatoon.
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GOVERNMENTS INVEST IN INTERNATIONAL WHEAT GENOMICS PROJECT
Jul. 15, 2011 -
Today, Mr. Brad Trost, MP for Saskatoon-Humboldt, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), and the Honourable Rob Norris, Saskatchewan Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration and Minister responsible for Innovation, on behalf of the Honourable Bob Bjornerud, Minister of Agriculture, announced more than $5.6 million in research funding that will result in new wheat varieties for Canadian farmers.
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SASKATCHEWAN MANUFACTURING INCREASE QUADRUPLES NATIONAL AVERAGE
Jul. 15, 2011 -
Saskatchewan's manufacturing sales increased by a dramatic 16 per cent over the past year, according to Statistics Canada.
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CROP REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 5 11, 2011
Jul. 14, 2011 -
Saskatchewan livestock producers made good haying progress over the last week and now have 19 per cent of the hay crop cut with 14 per cent baled or put into silage.
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CROP REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 5 – 11, 2011
Jul. 14, 2011 -
Saskatchewan livestock producers made good haying progress over the last week and now have 19 per cent of the hay crop cut with 14 per cent baled or put into silage.
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DRAMATIC INCREASE IN SASKATCHEWAN'S FINE COLLECTION
Jul. 14, 2011 -
The Fine Collection Branch of the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General is achieving impressive results in the collection of outstanding fines owed to the province.
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SASKATCHEWAN REAL ESTATE AGENTS WILL NOW BE ABLE TO INCORPORATE
Jul. 14, 2011 -
The Government of Saskatchewan has passed regulations under The Professional Corporations Act to allow real estate professionals to practice their profession through a corporation.
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WEEKLY PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Jul. 14, 2011 -
With about 30 provincial highway projects in various stages throughout Saskatchewan listed this week, motorists are reminded to be aware of construction zones and various road work while on their way to their summer destination.
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NEW COMMITTEE PROVIDES ADDED REVIEW OF MEDICAL COVERAGE REQUESTS
Jul. 13, 2011 -
The Saskatchewan government is putting patients first, by helping to ensure decisions on out-of-province and out-of-country medical coverage are consistent, fairly applied and transparent.
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PROVINCE HELPS REGINA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD A HOME FOR A PARTNER FAMILY
Jul. 12, 2011 -
A Habitat for Humanity partner family in Regina will soon realize their dream of home ownership, with $50,000 in funding assistance from the province through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.
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SASKATCHEWAN-BASED TRUCKING COMPANY LATEST TENANT AT GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION HUB
Jul. 12, 2011 -
Yanke Group of Companies President and CEO Russell Marcoux was joined today by Global Transportation Hub (GTH) Board Chair Wayne Elhard and Saskatchewan Minister responsible for the GTH Jim Reiter, to officially announce the beginning of the company's new three-stage development in the City of Regina.
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HIGHWAY 4 CONNECTOR TWINNING PROJECT SET TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD
Jul. 11, 2011 -
Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter and Town of Battleford Mayor Chris Odishaw participated in the official sod turning ceremony today for the estimated $9.7 million Highway 4 Connector Twinning Project in the west-central Saskatchewan community.
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SASKATCHEWAN LEADS NATION IN HOME BUILDING
Jul. 11, 2011 -
Saskatchewan families who are home hunting are seeing more options in their neighbourhoods as Saskatchewan home builders are leading the nation in new starts, according to a report released today by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
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GOVERNMENT RECEIVES SIXTH REPORT FROM FRANCOPHONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Jul. 08, 2011 -
Provincial Secretary Donna Harpauer received a report today from the Advisory Committee on Francophone Affairs on the issue of access to health services in French.
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PREHISTORIC HUNTER OF THE PRAIRIE SEA SURFACES IN EASTENDS T.REX DISCOVERY CENTRE
Jul. 08, 2011 -
There's going to be one more prehistoric creature in town, as the Royal Saskatchewan Museum's (RSM) tylosaur, known as Om?c?w, surfaces in Eastend on July 13.
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PREHISTORIC HUNTER OF THE PRAIRIE SEA SURFACES IN EASTEND’S T.REX DISCOVERY CENTRE
Jul. 08, 2011 -
There's going to be one more prehistoric creature in town, as the Royal Saskatchewan Museum's (RSM) tylosaur, known as Omācīw, surfaces in Eastend on July 13.
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PREMIER ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
Jul. 08, 2011 -
Premier Brad Wall today announced the 2011 recipients of the Premier's Award for Excellence in the Public Service.
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SASKATCHEWANS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS, REMAINS LOWEST IN CANADA
Jul. 08, 2011 -
For the fourth consecutive month, Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada.
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SASKATCHEWAN’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS, REMAINS LOWEST IN CANADA
Jul. 08, 2011 -
For the fourth consecutive month, Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada.
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WESTERN PROVINCES SUPPORT MARKETING CHOICE FOR GRAIN FARMERS
Jul. 08, 2011 -
Agriculture Ministers from Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia welcome the Government of Canada's plan to give producers marketing choice for wheat, durum and barley.
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CROP REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 28 JULY 4, 2011
Jul. 07, 2011 -
Saskatchewan livestock producers have eight per cent of the 2011 hay crop cut and two per cent baled or put into silage.
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CROP REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 28 – JULY 4, 2011
Jul. 07, 2011 -
Saskatchewan livestock producers have eight per cent of the 2011 hay crop cut and two per cent baled or put into silage.
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DUCK MOUNTAIN PROVINCIAL PARK CAMPSITES TO RECEIVE ELECTRICAL EXPANSION
Jul. 07, 2011 -
Duck Mountain Provincial Park is celebrating its 80th anniversary with more electrified campsites. Duck Mountain is the latest provincial park to receive the upgraded campsites as part of the Saskatchewan Government's four year commitment to add electricity to 1,000 campsites.
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GOVERNMENT FUNDS FASD AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
Jul. 07, 2011 -
Agencies that promote awareness and prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the province are receiving $165,000 in funding from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA).
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WEEKLY PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Jul. 07, 2011 -
Motorists are advised to be cautious in highway construction work zones while travelling throughout Saskatchewan this summer.
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A BUSY JULY LONG WEEKEND FOR SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCIAL PARKS
Jul. 06, 2011 -
The first long weekend of summer, combined with the sun and warm weather, made provincial parks a popular destination, as people from all over Saskatchewan and beyond headed to the parks to camp, boat and enjoy the sunshine.
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COMMUNITY AND TOURISM ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Jul. 06, 2011 -
The provincial government is investing $10 million to improve access roads to Anglin Lake, Wakaw Lake and the Village of Laird.
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MEDIATOR'S REPORT SUBMITTED
Jul. 06, 2011 -
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan receives report from special mediator, Richard Hornung.
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MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR FOUR SIGI-REC PROJECTS
Jul. 06, 2011 -
Municipal Affairs is pleased to announce the recipient projects of the Saskatchewan Infrastructure Growth Initiative Recreation Pilot (SIGI-Rec) program under the 2011-12 budget.
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UPDATE ON SASKATCHEWAN TEACHER BARGAINING
Jul. 06, 2011 -
The following joint statement was issued by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee.
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SASKJOBS TOPS 13,000 JOBS FOR SECOND STRAIGHT MONTH
Jul. 05, 2011 -
Saskatchewan employers continue to create job opportunities in huge numbers. The Province's SaskJobs.ca website saw 13,035 job postings in June, a 45 per cent jump over June 2010.
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WATER SYSTEM IN ROWANS RAVINE PROVINCIAL PARK TO BE UPGRADED
Jul. 05, 2011 -
The Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport has awarded a contract to Morsky Development Corporation of Regina to replace the potable water system at Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park.
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WATER SYSTEM IN ROWAN’S RAVINE PROVINCIAL PARK TO BE UPGRADED
Jul. 05, 2011 -
The Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport has awarded a contract to Morsky Development Corporation of Regina to replace the potable water system at Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park.
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CELEBRATING SASKATCHEWAN PARKS WEEK
Jul. 04, 2011 -
July 10 to July 16 has been proclaimed Saskatchewan Parks Week, by Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Bill Hutchinson.
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MINISTER OF LABOUR RELATIONS AND WORKPLACE SAFETY EXTENDS APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MEDIATOR
Jul. 04, 2011 -
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan has extended the appointment of Richard Hornung as special mediator until July 8, 2011 in a bid to end the contract dispute between the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee (Saskatchewan School Boards Association and the Government of Saskatchewan.)
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