Saskatchewan News

1. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

   On November 30, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.

2. Government of Canada boosts regional partnership to prepare for major potash development in Saskatchewan

   PrairiesCan funding to help communities near BHP’s Jansen potash site support rapid growth in East Central Saskatchewan

3. Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan

   Over $10 million through PrairiesCan for organizations and businesses in Saskatchewan will seed new growth

4. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan

   PrairiesCan is providing $10,188,290 for eight projects in Saskatchewan’s agriculture and value-added agriculture sectors

5. The Government of Canada invests $20.5 million to help stop gun violence in Saskatchewan

   Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $20.5 million in Saskatchewan through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe.

6. Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre

   On November 7, 2024, Denis Grandbois, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

7. Thunderchild First Nation receives Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits after almost 150 years

   Today, Chief Delbert Wapass of Thunderchild First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement agreement, which was achieved under an expedited framework process. The First Nation will receive $155,400,000 in compensation.

8. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

   In October 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

9. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

   On September 30, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

10. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Regina protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

11. Backgrounder: Federal government invests in transportation infrastructure for communities in rural Saskatchewan

    The federal government is investing $4,480,416 through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) and the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) to support seven projects across Saskatchewan.

12. Federal government invests in transportation infrastructure for communities in rural Saskatchewan

    The federal government is investing more than $4.4 million in transportation infrastructure projects across rural Saskatchewan.

13. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

    On September 17, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

14. Federal and Provincial Governments support rural economic development

    Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $450,000 for rural economic development

15. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

    On September 6, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

16. Recapture of inmate from Prince Albert Grand Council – Minimum-security Section 81 facility

    At approximately 9:00 a.m. on September 3, 2024, inmate Dalton Checkosis was apprehended by the Prince Albert Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

17. Federal government transfers more than $33 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Saskatchewan

    The federal government has transferred more than $33 million to Saskatchewan under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.

18. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

    On August 28, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

19. Minister Vandal announces investments in technology and innovation in Saskatchewan

    Government of Canada invests over $6.3M for technology and innovation in Saskatchewan

20. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces investments in technology and innovation in Saskatchewan

    PrairiesCan is investing $6,336,624 million for nine projects in Saskatchewan. These investments in the Saskatchewan economy support digital technology, innovation, and business growth through repayable funding direct to business, and targeted initiatives for business organizations which are non-repayable.

21. Recapture of inmate from Stan Daniels Healing Centre – Section 81

    At 7:15 p.m. on August 22, 2024, inmate Kelvin Aubichon was apprehended by the Calgary Police Service.

22. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce the renewal of the Canada Community-Building Canada Fund Agreement for the next ten years

    The federal and provincial governments have signed a new ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the province. Over the first five years, Saskatchewan will receive $350 million to address local infrastructure priorities.

23. Moosomin First Nation celebrates opening of new K-12 school

    The Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous communities to help establish educational institutions that will deliver quality and culturally appropriate programs and services for children.

24. Muskoday First Nation celebrates opening of new water treatment plant

    Muskoday First Nation Chief Ronald Bear, along with Council, Elders, community members, and representatives from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), celebrated the grand opening of the community’s new water treatment plant.

25. Minister Wilkinson announces new investments in critical minerals in Saskatchewan

    Government of Canada invests over $16M to help Saskatchewan Research Council to advance bastnaesite processing and study of critical minerals.

26. Government of Canada to announce investments for critical minerals in Saskatchewan

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce funding for critical minerals with the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC).

27. NICHI and federal government announce Saskatchewan recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Saskatchewan.

28. Federal and Provincial governments invest in commercial pilot training for Indigenous students in Northern Saskatchewan

    More than $1 million in combined funding from PrairiesCan and Gov't of Sask to create jobs and expand aviation capacity for communities in the Athabasca Basin region & across Saskatchewan

29. Federal government to make housing announcement in Saskatoon

    Media are invited to join the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon for a housing announcement.

30. Federal and Provincial Governments invest in commercial pilot training for Indigenous students in Northern Saskatchewan

    Minister Vandal to announce support for commercial pilot training of Indigenous students in Northern Saskatchewan

31. Star Blanket Cree Nation lifts long-term drinking water advisory

    Star Blanket Cree Nation lifts drinking water advisory that had been in effect since 2007. A new water treatment plant is providing reliable, safe, clean water to all homes and community buildings.

32. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Saskatchewan Penitentiary – maximum security unit

    On July 16, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of correctional officers, detector-dog team and security intelligence officers, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the maximum security unit at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

33. Whitecap Dakota Nation celebrates resort expansion with new spa facility

    Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, alongside Chief Darcy Bear of the Whitecap Dakota Nation, announced $15 million to support the construction of the first thermal style spa in Saskatchewan, Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa.

34. Star Blanket Cree Nation and Minister Hajdu to make important announcement regarding the community’s long-term drinking water advisory

    Canada and Star Blanket First Nation to make announcement on the community’s long-term drinking water advisory.

35. Whitecap Dakota Nation and Minister Hajdu to make announcement on a new community infrastructure project

    Please be advised that Chief Darcy Bear of the Whitecap Dakota Nation and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make a funding announcement in support of a new infrastructure project in the community.

36. Canada apologizes to nine Dakota-Lakota First Nations communities for longstanding injustice

    Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, delivered an apology on behalf of the Government of Canada, to the nine Dakota and Lakota First Nations in Canada for past harms relating to Canada’s longstanding denial of their rights.

37. Government of Canada to formally Apologize to Nine Dakota and Lakota First Nations

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will deliver a formal apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to the 9 Dakota and Lakota First Nations in Canada at a historic ceremony.

38. Montreal Lake Cree Nation Celebrates Health Facility Opening

    Today, Chief Joyce Naytowhow McLeod of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation, along with Council, Elders, community members, and representatives from Indigenous Services Canada, celebrated the grand opening of the community’s new healthcare facility in northern Saskatchewan.

39. Star Blanket Cree Nation celebrates grand opening of new water treatment plant

    Star Blanket Cree Nation opens a new state-of-the-art water treatment plant that will bring clean drinking water to the community for generations to come.

40. Backgrounder: Federal and provincial governments partner on infrastructure projects for Saskatchewan

    Joint funding through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS), the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream (RNCIS), the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS), and the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan (ICIP) will support 44 public infrastructure projects. The federal government is investing more than $165.5 million towards these projects, while the Government of Saskatchewan is contributing over $144.2 million. Recipients are contributing more than $63.4 million to their respective projects and are responsible for any additional costs.

41. Federal and provincial governments partner on infrastructure projects for Saskatchewan

    The federal and provincial governments are investing more than $309 million for infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan. The City of Saskatoon is expanding their Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The two new lines will help Saskatoon Transit support the City's continued growth while making transit a more convenient for all. A fibre optic network will also improve the tracking and reporting of the bus routes making them more efficient.

42. School in Peepeekisis Cree Nation receives federal support for green building upgrades

    The Peepeekisis Pesakastew School is getting green retrofits after an investment of more than $2.5 million from the federal government.

43. Government of Canada supports leading research infrastructure at the University of Saskatchewan

    Modern, high-quality research facilities and equipment are essential for breakthroughs in Canadian research and science. These laboratories and research centres are where medical and other scientific breakthroughs are born, helping to solve real-world problems and create future economic opportunities.

44. Minister Anandasangaree to highlight support for world-leading research infrastructure at the University of Saskatchewan

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will highlight support to advance next-generation, cutting-edge research at the University of Saskatchewan.

45. Minister MacAulay announces investment in crop diversification research

    Diversity in field crops creates an agriculture ecosystem that is profitable and resilient to climate change.

46. Minister Vandal announces federal funding to strengthen Saskatchewan’s technology sector

    Government of Canada invests over $2.5M to support growth of Saskatchewan's tech sector

47. Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Canada set to advance talks on reconciliation and self-determination

    Today, the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and the Government of Canada announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help guide their work to promote lasting reconciliation and strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship based on Meadow Lake First Nations’ priorities.

48. Government of Canada provides funding to Whitecap Early Learning Centre to improve Indigenous early learning and child care programs

    Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment.

49. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $5 Million In Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute

    Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $5 million over 5 years for the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI).

50. Agriculture student scholarship recipients announced in Saskatchewan

    Today, Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments.