SK News
CHILD WELFARE PRESENTATIONS CONCLUDE
The panel tasked with examining all aspects of child welfare in Saskatchewan has finished three months of hearings and presentations and is now preparing a report to present to government this fall.
REGINA VAN AND TRUCK OUTFITTER PLEADS GUILTY TO SAFETY VIOLATIONS
Van Décor (1992) Ltd. of Regina has pleaded guilty to two charges under Saskatchewan's Occupational Health and Safety regulations and been fined a total of $2,100.
OWNER OF SASKATOON PAINTING COMPANY PLEADS GUILTY TO LABOUR STANDARDS VIOLATIONS
Kyle Remenda, owner of Kyle Remenda Painting of Saskatoon, has pleaded guilty to two separate offences under Saskatchewan's Labour Standards Act and been fined a total of $720.
ADVISORY TEAM RENEWED FOR DISABILITY INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAM
As part of its ongoing work to develop and implement an income support program for people with disabilities, the provincial government will continue to rely on the advice and expertise of leaders within the disability community.
ADDITIONAL ANTLERLESS MULE DEER LICENCES AVAILABLE
More than 1,900 antlerless mule deer licences are available for purchase beginning August 9, 2010. The licences were originally made available through the Big Game Draw but were not allocated due to lack of applicants.
COMMUNITIES OF ST. DENIS AND FERLAND RECOGNIZED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SASKATCHEWAN’S FRANCOPHONIE
Provincial Secretary Donna Harpauer will present the community of St. Denis with a Fransaskois flag in recognition of its contribution to French language and culture in Saskatchewan.
MASON APPOINTED PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF SASKATCHEWAN GRAIN CAR CORPORATION
Highways and Infrastructure Minister and Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation Jim Reiter today announced the appointment of Bob Mason to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation.
AOL ESTEVAN CLOSED
The Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration cancelled the Certificate of Registration for the Academy of Learning (AOL) Estevan on July 21, 2010.
ANOTHER DECREASE IN SASKATCHEWAN EI BENEFICIARIES YEAR TO YEAR
Saskatchewan has recorded another significant decline year-over-year in the number of people receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.
WEEKLY PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Motorists are advised to be aware of upcoming and ongoing provincial highway construction projects while travelling throughout Saskatchewan.
CROP REPORT FOR PERIOD FROM JULY 13 TO 19, 2010
Saskatchewan producers have cut 43 per cent of the hay crop and 21 per cent has been baled or put into silage, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly Crop Report.
PROVINCIAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO PAY FLOOD VICTIMS
Cheques for $3,000 have been issued to nearly 950 flood damage victims in Maple Creek, Saskatoon and Yorkton under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP).
REGINA ROOFER GUILTY OF SAFETY VIOLATIONS
Deluxe (Aries) Roofing Ltd. of Regina has pleaded guilty to four charges under Saskatchewan's Occupational Health and Safety regulations and been fined a total of $6,720.
SASKATOON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FINED FOR SAFETY VIOLATIONS
Wright Construction Western Inc. of Saskatoon has pleaded guilty to two charges under Saskatchewan's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and been fined a total of $1,320.
GOVERNMENT PROVIDES $1.6 MILLION IN CHARITABLE GAMING GRANTS
Approximately $1.6 million in charitable gaming grants are being distributed to more than 900 groups and organizations across the province by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA).
PROVINCE HELPS REGINA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD HOMES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
A Habitat for Humanity partner family is achieving their dream of homeownership after receiving keys to their new home at a presentation held in Regina today.
CONTINUING TO IMPROVE SERVICES IN OUR PROVINCIAL PARKS
Campers visiting the Birch Campground in Duck Mountain Provincial Park will soon be able to use a new washroom facility next summer as investments continue to be made in Saskatchewan's Provincial Parks.
A ONE-OF-A-KIND FAMILY ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRE TO BE BUILT IN PRINCE ALBERT
The Ministry of Health has approved a funding agreement with the Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority for the construction and operation of a family treatment centre that will allow families to stay together while receiving addiction treatment services.
TEMPORARY CEASE TRADE ORDERS ISSUED AGAINST PURE WATER BOX CORP., PURE WATER BOX CANADA CAPITAL CORP
Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission issued a Temporary Cease Trade Order on July 15, 2010, against two Calgary based companies, Pure Water Box Corp. and Pure Water Box Canada Capital Corp. ("Pure Water Box") as well as company director Ryan Mitchell from Richmond Hill, Ontario and Regina businessman Randy Shoeman. The order expires on July 30, 2010, and may be extended.
SASKATCHEWAN ENTERING HIGH RISK PERIOD FOR WEST NILE VIRUS
The Ministry of Health is reminding Saskatchewan residents to take protective measures against mosquitoes, as the risk of exposure to West Nile Virus is beginning to increase.

