Government of Saskatchewan - News Releases

HIGHWAYS MINISTER REMINDS MOTORISTS ABOUT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

04 Jul 2008 12:05:00

Highways and Infrastructure Minister Wayne Elhard wants to remind motorists that several highway construction projects are underway throughout Saskatchewan this weekend so they can plan a safe and efficient route to their destination.

HUMBOLDT DISTRICT HEALTH COMPLEX GETS FINAL GO-AHEAD FOR CONSTRUCTION

04 Jul 2008 11:00:00

The Humboldt District Health Complex today received final approval to proceed to construction. An injection of capital funding paves the way for construction of the new $40 million building to replace the aging hospital in Humboldt.

SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY SOON ON HIGHWAY 1 AND 9TH AVENUE NORTHWEST IN MOOSE JAW

04 Jul 2008 10:00:00

Construction on major safety improvements to the intersection of Highway 1 and 9th Avenue NW in Moose Jaw will be getting underway next week.

SASKATCHEWAN INJURY REPORT RELEASED

04 Jul 2008 09:00:00

In Saskatchewan, as in the rest of Canada, injuries are a leading cause of death, a fact made more poignant since about 90 per cent of injuries are preventable.

GOVERNMENT MEETS COMMITMENT ON SCHOOL REVIEW PROCESS

03 Jul 2008 10:00:00

The Government of Saskatchewan has met its commitment to develop a new school review process and criteria for Schools of Opportunity with the proclamation of the amendments to The Education Act, 1995 and The Education Regulations, 1986.

SHORTLINE RAIL GRANTS ANNOUNCED

03 Jul 2008 10:00:00

The Government of Saskatchewan announced today the first-ever series of provincial grants for shortline rail infrastructure projects to help that sector of the transportation system keep pace with the current economic momentum.

NEW PRESIDENT FOR INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION

02 Jul 2008 11:15:00

Crown Corporations Minister Ken Cheveldayoff announced today that Jeff Stusek has been appointed President and CEO of Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan (ISC) effective July 1, 2008.

WEIGHT SURVEY TO GATHER DATA FOR BETTER HIGHWAYS

02 Jul 2008 10:00:00

Truck drivers in Saskatchewan are being asked to help provide information on the trucks that travel the province's highways this summer.

EDWARDIAN GARDENS PLAN UNVEILED AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE

02 Jul 2008 10:00:00

Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Dr. Gordon L. Barnhart was joined by the Provincial Secretary Wayne Elhard at the first annual Lieutenant Governor's Garden Party where the plan for the Government House Edwardian Gardens rehabilitation project was unveiled.

IMPROVED APPLICATION PROCESS FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

02 Jul 2008 10:00:00

It's time for Saskatchewan students to get their applications in for student loans. The on-line application system introduced a year ago has greatly enhanced the speed and convenience of the process. The turn-around time is within one week even in the busiest season, the summer months. One improvement this year is broader operating system compatibility. Now the student loan application system is also compatible with the Mac operating system and Apple's Safari browser.