Crown Sector 2020-21 Payee Disclosure Report Submitted Today
Executive Compensation Remains Steady
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Crop Report for the Period of August 17 to 23, 2021
Rainy, cool weather throughout the province delayed combining progress this week. Harvest progressed to 29 per cent complete, up from 20 per cent last week and well over the five-year average of 12 per cent. An additional 21 per cent of the crop is now swathed or ready to straight-cut, ahead of the five-year average of 16 per cent. Producers would have rather had rain during critical stages of the growing season, but were happy to receive significant amounts of it this week.
Lieutenant Governor Presents the 2020 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal to Recipients
This morning, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented ten worthy individuals with the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal during a ceremony at Government House. One medal was presented posthumously and another will be presented at a later date.
Recent Government Commitments to Agriculture Reflected in First Quarter Update
Saskatchewan’s deficit is up $126.5 million due to significant agricultural support of over $700 million to address wide-spread drought conditions.
Subsurface Mineral Public Offering Raises $1.8 Million
The Government of Saskatchewan's August subsurface mineral public offering raised $1,796,960.62 in revenue.
Municipalities Benefit From Provincial Targeted Sector Support Funding
Saskatchewan municipalities are making progress on approved projects under the Targeted Sector Support (TSS) initiative, which is aimed at building capacity, fostering good governance and encouraging inter-municipal co-operation.
New Group Home in Wilkie Welcomes Five Residents
Today, Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Ryan Domotor, on behalf of Social Services Minister Lori Carr, joined community members, dignitaries and group home residents in Wilkie to celebrate the grand opening of a new Prairie Branches group home.
Old Fashioned Fun and Games Day at Government House This August 28, 2021
There is still time for some outdoor family fun in the summer sun. The Old Fashioned Fun and Games Day is taking place this Saturday, August 28. The free activities will be available to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Vaping Regulations and Tax Measures Take Effect September 1
Two significant changes to the way vapour products are sold in Saskatchewan will take place next week.
COVID-19 Update for the Week of August 24: Negative Results Confirmed for LTC Homes
The Ministry of Health and Saskatchewan Health Authority have identified an instrument error that occurred at the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory resulting in up to 255 invalid COVID-19 test results from August 18 - 22. These samples have been retested and 206 are inconsistent with the first result. In order to confirm that invalid tests are negative, a full reconciliation of the data is underway and should be completed by tomorrow. Family notification is commencing immediately for LTC residents identified as false-positive that have since tested negative and for residents living in impacted facilities.