Saskatchewan – Reliable and affordable high-speed Internet is essential for all Canadians. It enables access to important online resources, connects friends and families, and drives economic growth and innovation. Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), announced up to $105 million in federal funding for three high-speed Internet projects being delivered by Saskatchewan Telecommunications (SaskTel). These projects will bring high-speed …
Canada, Saskatchewan provide drought support
Melville – Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison announced the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is implementing measures to offer support to producers facing this year’s challenging dry conditions. SCIC is implementing the double low yield appraisal process, encouraging acres of low-yielding eligible crops to be diverted to make additional feed …
Canada, Saskatchewan invest $3.4m to support USask’s IntegrOmes project
Saskatoon – Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced $3.4 million over 4 years to support the development of 2 new facilities at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) which includes the Omics Resource Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) and Beef Reprotech facilities at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE). The …
Those impacted by Saskatchewan wildfires be helped through Red Cross
Ottawa – The Government of Canada announced that it will match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal to support wildfire disaster relief and recovery efforts across Saskatchewan. The Government of Saskatchewan will be immediately providing $15 million to the Canadian Red Cross to work with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency to support wildfire evacuees. Donation matching …
Ontario Signs Agreement to Unlock Free Trade with Saskatchewan
SASKATOON — Premier Doug Ford was joined by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will help grow both provincial economies by making them more competitive and advancing efforts to knock down barriers to trade across Canada. “With President Trump taking direct aim at Canada’s economy, we need to do everything we can to protect …
Agriculture Student Scholarship recipients announced in Saskatchewan
Regina – Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded the Agriculture Student Scholarship. Abbey Norek is this year’s Agriculture Student Scholarship grand-prize $6,000 winner. Norek’s winning video highlighted an urban-rural disconnect when it comes to agriculture. She proposed education and advocacy as key solutions to this issue. Demonstrating strong personal commitment to this topic, she discussed her …
AgriStability enrolment deadline extended to July 31 for Saskatchewan
Melville – Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, along with federal, provincial, and territorial governments, announced the AgriStability enrolment deadline for the existing 2025 program year is extended (without penalty) from April 30, 2025, to July 31, 2025. The extension of the deadline is for the status quo program. The proposed changes announced by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are still being considered and have …
Feds to fund in Manitoba, Saskatchewan’s performing arts communities
Winnipeg – Canadian culture is one of the things that makes us unique, and our ability to create, perform and tell stories is a central part of our shared identity. Supporting and strengthening Prairie cultural and performing arts institutions helps them to engage new audiences and to share our stories and culture with the world. Performing arts organizations enrich communities, …
Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in Saskatchewan
Regina – School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills. Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, announced an agreement that will enable Saskatchewan to enhance and expand school food programs in the province over …
Saskatchewan, Northern Territories sign deal on minority-language education
OTTAWA – Our two official languages are at the heart of Canadian identity. They make us unique, unite us and enrich our culture from coast to coast to coast. Promoting and protecting them starts with education. Investing in minority-language education and second official-language instruction is essential for the Fransaskois community, as it strengthens linguistic and cultural vitality, fosters bilingualism, and …