Do the Math Before Getting a Payday Loan
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) wants to remind consumers that borrowing money from a payday loan lender is costly.
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International Women's Day and 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote in Saskatchewan
Each year since 1975, March 8 has been designated by the United Nations as International Women’s Day. This day is an opportunity to recognize Saskatchewan women and girls who are leaders and role models in their communities. Resilience: The Strength of Women Living with Disability is Saskatchewan’s theme for this year’s International Women’s Day.
Two More Businesses Told to Stop Selling Binary Options
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) issued two temporary cease trade orders on March 1, 2016, against LBinary and Chelestra Limited, and Options Rider and Option One (Aust) Pty Ltd. The orders expire on March 14, 2016, and may be extended as necessary.
Police-Based Victim Services Position Added in La Loche
An additional Police-based Victim Services position is being created in La Loche to address the immediate need for additional victims services in the community. The Ministry of Justice is providing annual funding of nearly $60,000 plus administrative expenses, to North Sask Victim Services Inc. for this new position.
Save Money with Saskatchewan Tax Credits
Over the next several weeks, millions of Canadians will prepare and file their income tax forms for the 2015 taxation year. The good news if you’re living in Saskatchewan is a number of provincial tax credits are available that can help keep your taxes low.
New Advertising Rules Benefit Car Buyers
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) wants buyers to know the rules have changed when it comes to advertising vehicle prices in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan IT Company Wins Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar Tender
The Government of Saskatchewan has awarded a five-year, $38 million dollar information technology deal to WBM Office Systems, a Saskatchewan-based company with offices in Regina and Saskatoon. WBM won the tender on the basis of “best value” that the government recently made the standard for those ministries that previously selected on the basis of lowest cost.
Amendments to Wildlife Regulations Strengthen Public Safety and Wildlife Management
The Government of Saskatchewan has modernized the province’s Wildlife Regulations, strengthening environmental protection through new public safety and wildlife management initiatives.
Anglers Reminded to Remove Ice Fishing Shelters
Ice fishing season is slowly winding down and this means that all fishing shelters south of Highway 16 must be removed by March 15 and shelters in areas north of Highway 16 must be removed by March 31.
Watch Out for Unregistered Sellers of Binary Options
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) issued two decisions on February 19, 2016, against unregistered companies acting as online dealers for investment in binary options. The decisions in both matters determined that binary options are considered securities and are subject to Saskatchewan’s securities legislation.