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Crop report for the period April 28 to May 4, 2026 Members Public

Spring seeding is underway in some areas of Saskatchewan while other areas are delayed due to flooding and runoff. Currently, three per cent of the 2026 crop has been planted, behind the five-year average of 12 per cent and the 10-year average of 13 per cent.

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business and agriculture

Strychnine stewardship training available Members Public

Online training is now available for producers planning to participate in Saskatchewan's Strychnine Stewardship Program.

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business and agriculture

Province seeks opinions on social media limits for youth Members Public

The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to hear directly from families in the province regarding placing limits on social media access for youth under the age of 16.

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Health and Education

Saskatchewan's GDP highest on record - $85.4 billion Members Public

Today, estimates from Statistics Canada show Saskatchewan's GDP grew by 2.2 per cent, bringing the total for 2025 to $85.4 billion. This is yet another all-time high for the province and well above the national average of 1.6 per cent.

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business and agriculture

May is early childhood education month Members Public

Join the Government of Saskatchewan and the early years sector as we celebrate early childhood education month and May 13th as early childhood educator (ECE) appreciation day.

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Health and Education

Protecting workers during Safety and Health Week Members Public

The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed May 4-9, 2026 as Safety and Health Week as part of its ongoing commitment to safer workplaces and communities.

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Health and Education

Saskatchewan celebrates Indigenous Economic Development Day Members Public

Province's off-reserve Indigenous workforce reaches record high of 67,300 in 2025.

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business and agriculture

Saskatchewan launches firearms verification service Members Public

The Saskatchewan Firearms Amendment Act, 2026, is now in force, allowing Saskatchewan firearms owners and businesses to apply for certificates of exemption and continue possessing and storing their lawfully-owned, but now prohibited, firearms on behalf of the province.

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Crime

Saskatchewan replaces the Time Act Members Public

With Alberta's announcement that 2026 would be their final 'spring forward' into permanently following Central Standard Time (CST), the Ministry of Government Relations is repealing and replacing Saskatchewan's long-standing and unique The Time Act with updated legislation.

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Health and Education

Saskatchewan supports CHL and WHL against U.S. lawsuit Members Public

Saskatchewan is taking a stand for the CHL and WHL as part of an ongoing legal dispute.

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Sports

Nine individuals to receive 2026 Saskatchewan Order of Merit Members Public

The Saskatchewan Order of Merit 2026 Recipient Biographies serve as lasting reminders of distinguished service and leadership in the province's health care, historical scholarship, community service, and cultural contributions.

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Arts, Entertainment, Culture

Saskatchewan monthly construction update Members Public

The Saskatchewan Monthly Construction Update is a new initiative to showcase a selection of the 20 major and 134 additional construction projects in Saskatchewan.

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Arts, Entertainment, Culture

Investing in Saskatchewan Highway Patrol Members Public

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing in the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol (SHP) through the 2026-27 provincial budget to enhance the safety and security of provincial highways and infrastructure.

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Crime

Government invests $17.2M in justice programs Members Public

The Government of Saskatchewan is demonstrating its commitment to building and protecting safe, strong communities by investing in alternative measures and extrajudicial sanctions programs across the province.

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Politics

Saskatchewan fish hatchery drives angling opportunities Members Public

The Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery continues to play a vital role in supporting the province's recreational fishery, producing and stocking millions of fish each year to enhance angling opportunities.

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business and agriculture

Inmate released from custody in error Members Public

Wilbur Young, 35, has been reported unlawfully at large after he was released from custody on April 23, 2026, as a result of an administrative error following his sentencing.

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Crime