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		$14 MILLION MORE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES Mar. 31, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan is committing an additional $14 million in 2011-12 to support people with intellectual disabilities as part of its promise to eliminate the waitlist of 440 people with intellectual disabilities who require specialized, residential and day programs that meet their assessed needs.
		ANOTHER SIGN OF A GROWING PROVINCE: SASKATCHEWAN NEEDS A NEW AREA CODE Mar. 31, 2011 - SaskTel Minister Bill Boyd today announced that the Canadian Numbering Administrator (CAN) which assigns phone number blocks and area codes in the country has advised that Saskatchewan is running out of 306 phone number blocks and will need to add a new area code.
		FLOOD PROTECTION FUNDING APPROVED FOR HODGEVILLE Mar. 31, 2011 - The Village of Hodgeville was recently approved for assistance under the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program to construct an improved drainage channel.
		GOVERNMENT RELEASES REPORT ON INDEXING MINIMUM WAGE Mar. 31, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan today released the Minimum Wage Board's report on possible indexation of the minimum wage in Saskatchewan.
		PROVINCE ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO DIGITIZE HISTORY Mar. 31, 2011 - Officials from the Ministry of Education have joined with library leaders to announce funding for the Saskatchewan Multitype Digitization Initiative.
		PROVINCE SUPPORTS SUMMER LITERACY CAMPS FOR STUDENTS Mar. 31, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that they will provide $560,000 in one-time funding to support summer literacy camps in 2011.
		SASKATCHEWAN AVERAGE EARNINGS RANK THIRD IN CANADA Mar. 31, 2011 - Saskatchewan workers benefited from continued earnings growth in January, according to today's report from Statistics Canada.
		TOBACCO TO NO LONGER BE SOLD IN PHARMACIES BEGINNING APRIL 1 Mar. 31, 2011 - The Saskatchewan Government continues to fulfill its commitment to reduce tobacco use and help Saskatchewan residents to make healthy lifestyle choices.
		TWO CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES CONVICTED OF SAFETY VIOLATIONS AT SEPARATE WHITE CITY CONSTRUCTION SITES Mar. 31, 2011 - Two separate companies, Momentum Builders Inc. and Nick DiRuscio, conducting business as Western Framing, have pled guilty to charges under Saskatchewan's Occupational Health and Safety Act and have been fined a combined total of $2,760.
		GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ENHANCED PDAP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Mar. 30, 2011 - Changes to Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) criteria announced today are geared to enhance the financial assistance provided to clients.
		NEW BUILDING TO ADDRESS OVERCROWDING AT PINE GROVE Mar. 30, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $12 million over two years for the design and construction of a new pre-engineered building at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert.
		REGULATIONS TO BE AMENDED TO BAN NORTHERN SNAKEHEAD Mar. 30, 2011 - The Ministry of Environment is moving to immediately ban the import, possession and sale of all aquarium fish that the ministry has deemed to be aquatic invasive species like the northern snakehead in Saskatchewan.
		NEW POWER PARTNERSHIP TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRST NATIONS Mar. 29, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan, SaskPower and the newly established First Nations Power Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will help the province's First Nations advance their power generation projects.
		DO NOT PRUNE ELM TREES FROM APRIL 1 TO AUGUST 31 Mar. 28, 2011 - To reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease (DED), pruning of elm trees is prohibited throughout Saskatchewan each year from April 1 until August 31.
		IMMIGRATION PORTAL WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR EMPLOYERS TO CONNECT WITH FOREIGN SKILLED WORKERS Mar. 28, 2011 - It's soon going to be much easier for Saskatchewan companies to find the foreign skilled workers they need to keep growing.
		MINISTER DRAUDE ANNOUNCES AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN Mar. 28, 2011 - Social Services Minister June Draude announced details today of a five-point action plan to add at least 4,600 new housing units over the next five years and make it easier for Saskatchewan people with modest incomes to purchase new homes.
		BUILDING EXPANSION AT THE SASKATOON COURT OF QUEENS BENCH Mar. 25, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $13.8 million to expand the Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench Court House.
		RID EXPANDS TO PRINCE ALBERT Mar. 25, 2011 - Prince Albert residents can help improve road safety in their city with the expansion of the Report Impaired Drivers (RID) program.
		SASKTEL EXTENDS 4G WIRELESS COVERAGE TO 12 MORE LOCATIONS Mar. 25, 2011 - SaskTel has expanded its 4G wireless network to 12 more locations across the province of Saskatchewan.
		SHELTER ALLOWANCES TO INCREASE APRIL 1 Mar. 25, 2011 - Shelter allowances paid through the Saskatchewan Assistance Program (SAP), Transitional Employment Allowance (TEA) and Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement (SRHS) will increase April 1.
		EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE NUMBERS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE Mar. 24, 2011 - Saskatchewan has seen another substantial year over year decrease in the number of Employment Insurance (EI) beneficiaries in the province.
		GRAIN BAG RECYCLING PROJECT LAUNCHED Mar. 24, 2011 - Today, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud and Provincial Council of Agriculture Development and Diversification Boards (PCAB) Chairman Alex Mitchell announced a new Grain Bag Recycling Pilot Project.
		ICE FISHING SEASON COMING TO A CLOSE Mar. 24, 2011 - Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment would like to remind anglers that the 2010-11 ice fishing season ends on March 31 in the Southern and Central Zones and April 15 in the Northern Zone.
		RECORD INVESTMENT FOR AGRICULTURE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS Mar. 24, 2011 - Today, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced a record investment for producer-led agricultural demonstration projects. More than $600,000 in funding is being provided for 74 producer-led projects in Saskatchewan this summer under the Agricultural Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) program.
		SASKATCHEWANS POPULATION TOPS 1,050,000 FOR THE FIRST TIME Mar. 24, 2011 - Saskatchewan's population has hit an all-time high of 1,052,050 as of January 1, 2011 according to the latest figures released today by Statistics Canada.
		BUDGET CONTINUES FOCUS ON HOUSING, INCOME ASSISTANCE AND DISABILITY SERVICES Mar. 23, 2011 - Through its 2011-12 Budget, the government will continue to support Saskatchewan people in need with significant investments in affordable housing, income assistance and disability services.
		BUDGET FULFILS REVENUE SHARING PROMISE TO COMMUNITIES Mar. 23, 2011 - Saskatchewan municipalities will receive record revenue sharing of $216.8 million in 2011-12, a 29.5 per cent increase from the previous year.
		BUDGET LIMITS TUITION COSTS, IMPROVES POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION Mar. 23, 2011 - Saskatchewan's 2011-12 Budget will keep post-secondary education and training accessible and affordable to students by limiting the cost of post-secondary tuition while improving educational opportunities.
		BUDGET REDUCES PROPERTY TAX, INCREASES INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION Mar. 23, 2011 - The new education budget fulfils the government's commitment to reduce education property tax while making important investments in school capital projects, student achievement, improving educational outcomes for our First Nations and Métis students and a continued commitment to child care and Pre-kindergarten.
		GOVERNMENT EXCEEDS HIGHWAYS COMMITMENT - $2.2 BILLION OVER FOUR YEARS Mar. 23, 2011 - The 2011- 12 Budget will continue to improve Saskatchewan's highways and transportation system with an investment of $556.2 million.
		GOVERNMENT INCREASES BEER DISCOUNT TO OFF-SALE RETAILERS Mar. 23, 2011 - As a result of the 2011-12 Budget released today, the government is increasing the beer discount it provides to off-sale retailers.
		GOVERNMENT INVESTS $34 MILLION IN SASKATCHEWAN CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGENDA Mar. 23, 2011 - With the first ever Saskatchewan Children and Youth Agenda budget, the province is investing more than $34 million in a new, cross-government approach to the complex issues facing Saskatchewan children, youth and families.
		INCREASED FUNDING FOR AGRICULTURE IN 2011-12 Mar. 23, 2011 - Record Crop Insurance coverage and funding in the 2011-12 Agriculture budget will help protect Saskatchewan producers against risks such as excess moisture.
		PATIENT-CENTERED CARE TOP PRIORITY FOR HEALTH BUDGET Mar. 23, 2011 - The provincial budget will continue to improve Saskatchewan's health system with a $4.46 billion health budget.
		RENEWABLE DIESEL PROGRAM LAUNCHED Mar. 23, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan launched a new renewable diesel program today as part of the provincial 2011-2012 Budget.
		SASKATCHEWAN FIRST NATIONS AND MÉTIS KEY PARTICIPANTS IN 2011-2012 BUDGET Mar. 23, 2011 - The 2011-12 Budget recognizes the importance of Saskatchewan's First Nations and Métis citizens. Across government, the Budget provides $167.2 million - an increase of $13.1 million or 8.5 per cent - for programming and initiatives intended for First Nations and Métis people.
		THE SASKATCHEWAN ADVANTAGE: LOWER TAXES, IMPROVED SERVICES, LESS DEBT Mar. 23, 2011 - Finance Minister Ken Krawetz today tabled a balanced budget that improves government services, reduces the provincial debt and lowers taxes for individuals, families, homeowners, farmers and businesses.
		LEAN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES Mar. 22, 2011 - The Ministry of Health and the health regions are undertaking a number of Lean quality improvement initiatives to enhance client care in the areas of addictions and mental health.
		JANUARY RETAIL SALES HIGHEST IN CANADA Mar. 22, 2011 - Today Statistics Canada released January retail sales numbers that indicate Saskatchewan's sales had the highest percentage growth in the country.
		MINISTER NORRIS APPOINTS ADMINISTRATOR FOR CARLTON TRAIL Mar. 22, 2011 - Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris has accepted the resignations of several members of the Carlton Trail Regional College Board. Norris has invoked provisions of The Regional Colleges Act to appoint an Administrator to replace the Board and take over day to day operations, effective immediately.
		PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT CELEBRATES WORLD WATER DAY Mar. 22, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan are celebrating World Water Day.
		RID EXPANDS TO MOOSE JAW Mar. 22, 2011 - Moose Jaw residents can help improve road safety in their city with the expansion of the Report Impaired Drivers (RID) program.
		SASKATCHEWAN GOVERNMENT TAKES ACTION TO PROTECT WATER Mar. 22, 2011 - The United Nations has designated March 22nd as World Water Day, which has been celebrated for almost two decades, to acknowledge the value of water and humanity's need to conserve it.
		CORPORATE REGISTRY OFFICE RELOCATING ON MARCH 28 Mar. 21, 2011 - Effective March 28, the Corporate Registry of Information Services Corporation (ISC) will physically move from its current office space in downtown Regina to the main Customer Service Centre located at 1301 1st Avenue, Regina.
		GOVERNMENT PROCLAIMS SOCIAL WORK WEEK Mar. 21, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to proclaim the week of March 20-26 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan.
		NEW WEBSITE WILL HELP SASKATCHEWAN RESIDENTS KEEP ONE STEP AHEAD OF SPRING RUNOFF Mar. 21, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan today launched www.saskflood.ca, a website designed to help Saskatchewan residents prepare for possible flooding and to provide timely updates on flood events as they occur in the province.
		PROVINCE WITHDRAWS FROM FRESHWATER FISH MARKETING AGREEMENT Mar. 21, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan has confirmed that it is withdrawing from the Freshwater Fish Marketing Agreement (FFMA) with the Government of Canada, on April 1, 2012, one year later than originally proposed.
		SASKATCHEWAN COMPLETES FIRST COMPREHENSIVE TRADE MISSION TO INDIA AND BANGLADESH Mar. 21, 2011 - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says the province's first comprehensive trade mission to India and Bangladesh highlighted the contributions Saskatchewan can make in exporting key resources and partnering in research with these two important trading partners, both now and in the future.
		STATEMENT BY MINISTER ROB NORRIS ON CARLTON TRAIL REGIONAL COLLEGE AND ST. PETERS COLLEGE Mar. 21, 2011 - On Friday, March 18, 2011, I asked the boards of each institution to provide me with a written report of the steps they took, after receiving a memo dated May 10, 2010, regarding allegations of financial and accounting irregularities.
		FRANCOPHONE STUDENTS LEARNING ABOUT THEIR WORKPLACE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CLASSROOM Mar. 18, 2011 - On March 18 and 21, more than 110 students attending Francophone schools in Regina, St-Isidore-de-Bellevue and Saskatoon will be the first to benefit from an agreement between Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and the Assemblée Communautaire Fransaskoise (ACF) that brings information about the Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) into their classrooms.
		NEW FUNDING FOR IRRIGATION AND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Mar. 18, 2011 - Today, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced $4.5 million to expand and develop irrigation in Saskatchewan.
		SASKWATER CELEBRATES CANADA WATER WEEK AND WORLD WATER DAY 2011 Mar. 18, 2011 - Did you know that letting your faucet run to fill a glass with cold water, rinse dishes or wash fruits and vegetables uses 7-12 liters of water per minute?
		BEST WHOLESALE FIGURES FOR JANUARY IN SASKATCHEWAN Mar. 17, 2011 - Wholesale trade statistics for January 2011 were released by Statistics Canada today and provide some good news for Saskatchewan.
		MINISTER SAYS HUMBOLDT-AREA COLLEGES NOT READY FOR MERGER Mar. 17, 2011 - Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris says an independent study concludes Carlton Trail Regional College (CTRC) and St. Peter's College are not ready for a merger.
		NEW INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVES TO RECEIVE FUNDING IN SASKATCHEWAN Mar. 17, 2011 - Saskatchewan will benefit from a total joint investment of $157.8 million in eight highway, local road and water infrastructure initiatives under the Provincial-Territorial Base Fund.
		PDAP PROCESS CHANGES WILL HELP CLAIMANTS RECEIVE PAYMENTS FASTER Mar. 17, 2011 - Changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Programs (PDAP) will significantly reduce the amount of time claimants wait for their claim to be processed, as program staff work toward processing remaining 2010 PDAP claims more quickly.
		PROVINCE ANNOUNCES TOP 10 FOR BEST SUMMER JOB EVER Mar. 17, 2011 - Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport is pleased to announce its top 10 candidates for the Saskatchewanderer summer job.
		RAISING THE ROOF ON DAIRY RESEARCH IN SASKATCHEWAN Mar. 17, 2011 - Today, federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced a $4 million investment to assist in the construction of a new Dairy Research and Teaching Facility at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S).
		RENOVATIONS TO SCHOOL AND NEW CHILD CARE SPACES CELEBRATED IN THE NORTH Mar. 17, 2011 - Education Minister Donna Harpauer joined students, staff, board members and community members to celebrate the construction phase of the Churchill Community High School renovation and to announce the locations of additional child care spaces in the North today.
		BOYD KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT WORLD HEAVY OIL CONGRESS Mar. 16, 2011 - Energy and Resources Minister Bill Boyd will be profiling the successes of Saskatchewan's dynamic oil and gas industry this week at one of the premier business and technical events on the planet for heavy oil.
		SASKATCHEWAN ENERGUIDE FOR HOUSES PROGRAM RENEWED TO FALL 2013 Mar. 16, 2011 - The Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses Program has been renewed by the Government of Saskatchewan to continue encouraging Saskatchewan homeowners to make energy efficient home upgrades at a more affordable cost.
		SASKATOON CHILD CARE SPACES RELOCATING Mar. 16, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $395,000 in funding to assist with renovation costs associated with relocating 58 child care spaces operated by the Parents' Child Development Cooperative (PCDC) from its long-time location in Bethel United Church to two schools in the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools division (GSCS).
		CELEBRATING LA FRANCOPHONIE IN SASKATCHEWAN Mar. 15, 2011 - Today Provincial Secretary Donna Harpauer proclaimed March 4-20 as Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie 2011 in Saskatchewan.
		CONSULTANT NAMED FOR DEGREE-GRANTING CONSULTATIONS Mar. 15, 2011 - Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration has appointed Alex Usher, an internationally recognized expert in post-secondary education systems, to lead the consultations about expanding degree-granting authority in Saskatchewan.
		SASKATCHEWAN PARTNERS WITH RICK HANSEN INSTITUTE TO LEAD IN FUNDING FOR DISABILITY INITIATIVE Mar. 15, 2011 - Saskatchewan is taking a leadership role in Canada in the areas of spinal cord injury research and disability funding with the commitment by the provincial government of more than $4.3 million for a comprehensive five-year Saskatchewan-based initiative, in partnership with the national Rick Hansen Institute.
		GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND SASKATCHEWAN INVEST IN AGRICULTURE RESEARCH FACILITIES Mar. 14, 2011 - Today, federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced $6.5 million toward enhanced capacity at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) phytotron.
		NEW TRAINING PROGRAM AIMS AT BUILDING HOPE THROUGH NEW JOB SKILLS Mar. 14, 2011 - The Salvation Army in Regina, along with Carmichael Outreach and the Regina and District Food Bank are set to deliver a new program that connects people searching for jobs with opportunities in their area.
		PREMIER WALL CONCLUDES HISTORIC VISIT TO BANGLADESH Mar. 14, 2011 - Premier Brad Wall and his trade mission have concluded extensive and successful meetings in Bangladesh, culminating in a meeting with Her Excellency Mrs. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
		PREMIER WALL EXTENDS CONDOLENCES AND PLEDGES FINANCIAL AID AND EXPERTISE TO ASSIST JAPAN Mar. 14, 2011 - Premier Brad Wall, on behalf of the people of Saskatchewan, today offered condolences and support to the people of Japan and those affected by the overwhelming destruction of Friday's earthquake and tsunami.
		REGINA PROJECT RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION Mar. 14, 2011 - The replacement project of the aging 1913 portion of the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre (RPCC) has been acknowledged on an international scale.
		ECONOMIC IMPACT OF RESEARCH PARK CLIENTS BENEFITS ENTIRE PROVINCE Mar. 11, 2011 - The 184 clients of Saskatchewan Opportunities Corporation's Innovation Place employed more than 5,000 people and collectively contributed more than $919 million to the provincial economy in 2010.
		GOVERNMENT PROVIDES MORE THAN $25,000 TO FASD AWARENESS AND PREVENTION Mar. 11, 2011 - Saskatchewan's foster families will have access to additional Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) resources thanks in part to funding being provided by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA).
		NEW PROVINCIAL COURT JUDGE FOR ESTEVAN Mar. 11, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that Karl Patrick Bazin, Q.C. has been appointed a judge of the Provincial Court for Estevan.
		PROVINCE PROCLAIMS AGRICULTURAL SAFETY WEEK Mar. 11, 2011 - As spring approaches, the province is drawing attention to the importance of the safety and well-being of farmers, ranchers, their families and their employees.
		SASKATCHEWAN CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SECOND LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE COUNTRY Mar. 11, 2011 - Saskatchewan remains in a strong overall employment position, with a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 5.7 per cent for February, tied with Alberta for second in the country and well below the national rate of 7.8 per cent.
		SASKATCHEWAN GOVERNMENT WORKING TO INCREASE FIRST NATION LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION Mar. 11, 2011 - Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Canada and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians John Duncan and five Tribal Councils, representing more than half of Saskatchewan's 70 First Nations people were in Saskatoon today to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to work together to increase labour force participation for First Nations people in Saskatchewan.
		SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEER MEDAL RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED Mar. 11, 2011 - Lieutenant Governor Dr. Gordon L. Barnhart announced today the names of nine recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.
		PREMIER BRAD WALL WITNESSES SIGNING OF TWO HIGH TECH CONTRACTS IN INDIA Mar. 10, 2011 - Premier Brad Wall was on hand to witness the signing today of two new contracts for Saskatoon-based International Road Dynamics, a high-tech firm based in Saskatoon.
		PROVINCE WILL NOT HOLD REFERENDUM ON DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Mar. 10, 2011 - Municipal Affairs Minister Darryl Hickie today announced the government will not hold a referendum on Daylight Saving Time (DST) in conjunction with the next provincial election.
		MINISTER CONFIRMS SECOND STAGE OF EDUCATION PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION Mar. 09, 2011 - In his address today to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention, Finance Minister Ken Krawetz announced the final stage of Education Property Tax reform.
		NEW FUNDING TO MITIGATE BEAVER DAMAGE Mar. 09, 2011 - Today, Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced $500,000 in new funding to help RMs remove beavers and dams in areas where beavers are causing damage.
		CUSTODIAL PARENTS BENEFIT FROM EFFORTS OF SASKATCHEWAN MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE Mar. 08, 2011 - Saskatchewan's Maintenance Enforcement Office is posting impressive results in enforcing support orders on behalf of custodial parents in the province.
		HOUSING STARTS DOUBLE IN FEBRUARY Mar. 08, 2011 - In February of 2011 urban housing starts were up 115 per cent (seasonally unadjusted) when compared to February last year according to a report released by CMHC today.
		INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY CELEBRATED IN SASKATCHEWAN Mar. 08, 2011 - International Women's Day, March 8, is an annual global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.
		MINISTER APPOINTS AN INTERIM BOARD CHAIR FOR SIAST Mar. 08, 2011 - Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris today announced the appointment of Pam Schwann as interim Board Chair at SIAST - the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology.
		PROVINCE PROCLAIMS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT MONTH Mar. 08, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March as Supported Employment Month.
		BUILDING PERMITS OFF TO STRONG START IN 2011 Mar. 07, 2011 - Statistics Canada today released building permit totals for the month of January with some positive news for the province's construction industry.
		HEALTHY WEIGHTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS A COLLECTIVE ENDEAVOUR Mar. 07, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to participate in a national endeavour to address childhood obesity. Governments across Canada today launched Our Health Our Future: A National Dialogue on Healthy Weights as part of the Childhood Obesity Engagement Strategy.
		PREMIER BRAD WALL LEADS TRADE MISSION TO INDIA Mar. 07, 2011 - Premier Brad Wall leaves March 8 for a trade mission to India and Bangladesh. With the help of the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP), Premier Wall's primary mission is to protect existing jobs and create more through increasing exports to these two countries.
		PREMIER WALL AND ENERGY AND RESOURCES MINISTER BILL BOYD WELCOME SALE OF PRINCE ALBERT PULP MILL Mar. 07, 2011 - Premier Brad Wall and Energy and Resources Minister Bill Boyd are welcoming DOMTAR's announcement today that the Prince Albert Pulp Mill has been sold to Paper Excellence.
		PET-CT SCAN FOR SASKATCHEWAN PART OF SIGNIFICANT NUCLEAR INVESTMENT Mar. 04, 2011 - A $17 million government investment in an advanced research cyclotron sets the stage for a $6 million investment that will bring PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography - Computerized Tomography) scan services to Saskatchewan.
		PROVINCES FINANCES CONTINUE TO IMPROVE Mar. 04, 2011 - Finance Minister Ken Krawetz today released the province's Third Quarter Financial Report showing Saskatchewan's financial position has improved dramatically as a result of higher prices for non-renewable resources and increased tax revenue.
		SASKATCHEWAN A WORLD LEADER IN MINING Mar. 04, 2011 - The Fraser Institute released the Annual Survey of Mining Companies on March 3, that indicated Saskatchewan is the third best jurisdiction in the world for mining companies to invest in 2010/2011.
		SASKATCHEWANS MINING INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTED AT INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW Mar. 04, 2011 - Saskatchewan's mineral resource potential will be on display next week during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in Toronto.
		SASKJOBS.CA ROLLS ON WITH IMPRESSIVE FEBRUARY NUMBERS Mar. 04, 2011 - It might have been cold in February, but the numbers for SaskJobs.ca were hot.
		PATIENTS TO BENEFIT WITH INCREASED TRANSPLANT OPPORTUNITIES Mar. 03, 2011 - People who decide to become a living organ donor to a Saskatchewan resident are now eligible for reimbursement of some of the expenses they may incur.
		CHANGES TO FEES AND CHARGES FOR 2011-2012 Mar. 02, 2011 - Certain fees and charges will see changes over 2011-12, with various effective dates.
		GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN SPONSORS WINDSCAPE KITE FESTIVAL Mar. 02, 2011 - The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to contribute $25,000 toward the cost of hosting the 2011 SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival in Swift Current which will be held June 25 and 26.
		IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE BY ENHANCING PHARMACISTS' PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY Mar. 02, 2011 - Saskatchewan residents will have improved access to health care services when expanded prescribing authority for pharmacists takes effect March 4.
		SASKATCHEWAN COMPANIES SELECTED FOR INTERPROVINCIAL MEAT TRADE PILOT PROJECTS Mar. 02, 2011 - Today, federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced that Diamond 7 Meats of Lloydminster, Western Prime Meat Processors of Weyburn and Drake Meat Processors of Drake have been selected to participate in interprovincial meat trade pilot projects.
		SASKTEL EXTENDS 3G+ WIRELESS COVERAGE TO 10 MORE LOCATIONS Mar. 02, 2011 - SaskTel has expanded its 3G+ wireless network to 10 more locations across the province of Saskatchewan.
		WALL LAUNCHES NEW CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MATERIALS SCIENCE AT U OF S Mar. 02, 2011 - Premier Brad Wall and Minister responsible for Innovation Rob Norris today announced $30 million in funding over seven years to establish a new research centre at the University of Saskatchewan that will re-establish the province as an international leader in nuclear science and nuclear medicine.
		CHANGES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION PROGRAM DELIVERY Mar. 01, 2011 - South East Cornerstone and Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate school divisions will be permanently assuming responsibility for early childhood intervention programming in September, 2011, for families in Weyburn, Estevan, Redvers, Carlyle and surrounding communities.
		DEADLINE PASSES WITH NO FEDERAL FUNDING Mar. 01, 2011 - The lack of any federal funding means the proposed Multi-Purpose Entertainment Facility won't proceed further, according to the other partners - the Government of Saskatchewan, City of Regina and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
		GRAND OPENING OF SOUTHEAST NEWCOMER SERVICE CENTRE IN ESTEVAN Mar. 01, 2011 - Today the provincially-funded Southeast Newcomer Service Centre held its official grand opening in Estevan, providing newcomers to the province with access to settlement information, community resources and government services.
		NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR PREMIER'S AWARD Mar. 01, 2011 - Saskatchewan residents have until April 29, 2011 to nominate provincial employees for the 2011 Premier's Award for Excellence in the Public Service.

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