Canada News Centre2026-09-11T10:55:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/09/recapture-of-inmate-from-saskatchewan-penitentiary--minimum-security-unit.html

At 9:30 a.m. on September 8, 2026, inmate Scott Sargefield was apprehended by the Saskatoon Police Service.

Correctional Service Canada2026-09-08T16:14:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/federal-government-invests-in-cultural-infrastructure-in-regina.html

Building a strong Saskatchewan and a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-08T15:15:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-investments-defend-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses-from-us-tariffs.html

PrairiesCan support is helping more businesses across the Prairies respond to global trade pressures

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-08T12:45:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investments-defend-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses-from-us-tariffs.html

PrairiesCan support is helping more businesses across the Prairies respond to global trade pressures

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-08T12:45:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/09/escape-from-saskatchewan-penitentiary-minimum-security-unit.html

On September 7, 2026, inmate Scott Sargefield failed to return to the minimum-security unit at Saskatchewan Penitentiary following an authorized temporary absence.

Correctional Service Canada2026-09-08T00:00:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-regina.html

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure in Regina with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development and Sam Karikas, CEO of the RCMP Heritage Centre.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T16:13:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-announce-federal-support-for-saskatchewan-businesses-and-workers.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will announce federal funding to support businesses and workers across Saskatchewan, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-04T10:29:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/new-asset-management-platform-to-help-communities-build-smarter-receives-federal-investment.html

PrairiesCan supports Regina company advancing AI-enabled asset management technology

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/09/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-announce-support-for-producers-through-the-2026-agristability-program.html

Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to the 2026 AgriStability Program to support producers impacted by excess moisture and localized flooding.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-09-03T14:32:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/09/death-of-an-inmate-from-the-regional-psychiatric-centre.html

On August 31, 2026, Kenneth Butler, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-09-02T13:28:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-announces-investments-to-support-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses.html

PrairiesCan support will help defend 8 Saskatoon businesses against U.S. tariffs

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-02T13:15:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-investments-to-support-saskatchewan-workers-and-businesses.html

$11.6 million for 10 projects led by 8 Saskatoon-based organizations through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-02T13:15:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/09/hatchet-lake-denesuline-first-nation-reaches-settlement-agreement-on-treaty-land-entitlement-specific-claim.html

Today, Chief Bartholomew J. Tsannie of Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), and the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs announced a settlement agreement for a treaty land entitlement claim as part of the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-09-01T18:32:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-belanger-and-minister-hodgson-to-announce-federal-support-for-saskatchewan-businesses-and-workers.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural resources, will announce federal funding to support Saskatoon businesses and workers on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-01T11:00:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/08/canada-and-two-first-nations-under-treaties-4-and-6-advance-reconciliation-through-agricultural-benefits-claim-settlements.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, alongside the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, joined representatives from The Key First Nation and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation to mark the resolution of their agricultural benefits specific claims.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-08-25T11:10:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/official-grand-opening-of-the-thunderchild-wellness-centre.html

The Thunderchild Wellness Centre is officially celebrating its grand opening.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-21T14:15:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/08/canada-invests-an-additional-54-million-to-advance-innovative-virtual-health-hub-in-whitecap-dakota-nation.html

Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced $5.4 million in new funding for the Virtual Health Hub (VHH) alongside Chief Darcy Bear and Virtual Health Hub CEO Dr. Ivar Mendez in Whitecap Dakota Nation.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-08-20T15:13:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-alty-to-announce-agricultural-benefits-specific-claims-settlements-with-first-nations-under-treaties-4-and-6.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will hold a media availability to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with First Nations in Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories. The Minister will be joined by Chiefs representing recipient First Nation communities.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-08-20T14:04:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/milestone-announcement-in-turtleford.html

UPDATE - Milestone Announcement in Thunderchild First Nation

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-20T14:00:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/08/minister-gull-masty-and-chief-darcy-bear-to-make-an-announcement-in-whitecap-dakota-nation.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota First Nation, will make an announcement on the Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa and the Virtual Health Hub.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-08-19T12:15:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/07/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

On July 25 and 27, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

Correctional Service Canada2026-07-29T14:36:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-agriculture-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment supports nine projects in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-22T16:19:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-support-for-agriculture-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan is investing more than $10 million for nine projects in Saskatchewan through the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program, Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program, and Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-22T16:19:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-announce-federal-support-for-saskatchewans-agriculture-sector.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to support agriculture in Saskatchewan. The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will also be in attendance.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-21T14:30:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-prince-albert.html

CANCELLED- Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Saskatchewan with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-16T12:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/federal-government-invests-in-active-transportation-in-indigenous-communities-across-saskatchewan.html

Communities are made better with outdoor infrastructure that enable residents and visitors to gather, commute and be active in nature. The federal government is investing more than $19.5 million through the Active Transportation Fund to support nine active transportation projects across Saskatchewan.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-10T12:45:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/backgrounder-federal-government-invests-in-active-transportation-in-indigenous-communities-across-saskatchewan.html

The federal government is investing $19,529,081 through the Active Transportation Fund to support nine active transportation projects across Saskatchewan. Federal funding for all projects is conditional on the signing of contribution agreements.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-10T12:45:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/07/cbsa-investigation-leads-to-a-sentence-for-counselling-immigration-misrepresentation.html

A CBSA criminal investigation into counselling immigration misrepresentation scheme in Saskatchewan leads to a two-year conditional sentence.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-07-10T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-la-ronge.html

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Saskatchewan with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), Member of Parliament for Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River and Chief Tammy Cook-Searson.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-09T12:30:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/07/eight-tree-planting-projects-supported-in-saskatchewan.html

On July 7, 2026, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), highlighted eight projects across Saskatchewan. These projects represent an investment of $24.5 million through the 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program to plant more than five million trees that will help protect nature and biodiversity in the province by restoring critical habitats for species at risk and wildfire-affected areas and by advancing Indigenous-led tree-planting and reforestation efforts. All projects were approved with funding prior to the Budget 2025 announcement to wind down the 2BT program.

Natural Resources Canada2026-07-07T10:25:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/06/zagime-anishinabek-celebrates-the-groundbreaking-of-a-new-k-8-school.html

Schools are often the cornerstone of First Nations communities, providing students with a safe place to learn and grow, and acting as a gathering place for community events and cultural activities. Investing in education infrastructure helps create opportunities for future generations, strengthens cultural identity, and supports the overall well-being of the community.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-06-19T12:12:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2026/06/expansion-of-the-dutch-elm-disease-regulated-areas-into-british-columbia-and-saskatchewan.html

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its regulated areas for Dutch elm disease (DED) to include an area in south-central British Columbia (BC) and the entire Province of Saskatchewan (SK).

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2026-06-16T15:48:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/death-of-an-inmate-from-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

On June 11, 2026, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary died while in our custody. The individual’s name has been anonymized to comply with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of the victim(s).

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-12T14:25:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/nuclear-leadership-in-canada-grows-with-federal-investment.html

PrairiesCan funding supports first Canadian Executive Nuclear Energy Management School

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-08T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/06/former-students-of-ile-a-la-crosse-school-can-now-apply-for-settlement-compensation-payments.html

Former students of Île-à-la-Crosse School may now apply for settlement compensation payments. Through this compensation process, we seek to recognize the harms experienced by Survivors, as well as their families and communities, who attended or were affected by the Île-à-la-Crosse School. The school operated from the 1860s to the 1970s and primarily served Métis and First Nations students from northern Saskatchewan. Together, we have worked to find a fair, compassionate, and respectful resolution to this litigation.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-06-01T11:02:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-saskatchewan-businesses-to-strengthen-trade-resilience.html

PrairiesCan investments will support the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership and steel manufacturers in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-21T17:07:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investing-in-saskatchewan-businesses-to-strengthen-trade-resilience.html

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is part of the Government of Canada’s strategy to defend Canadian jobs, industries, and supply chains from the impacts of tariffs. Delivered by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) in the Prairie provinces, RTRI strengthens the competitiveness of tariff impacted small- and medium-sized businesses by helping them to boost productivity, catalyze growth, and diversify markets.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-21T17:05:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-to-help-saskatchewan-businesses-impacted-by-tariffs.html

Minister Olszewski to announce support to help Saskatchewan businesses impacted by tariffs

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-20T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-over-23-million-to-support-black-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan support under the Black Entrepreneurship Program will provide services and training to help Saskatchewan entrepreneurs start and grow businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-19T11:29:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/05/minister-of-agriculture-and-agri-food-departs-for-outreach-to-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Saskatchewan on May 19 and 20 to visit key agricultural research and processing sites, consult with stakeholders, and meet with government and industry leaders.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-05-15T13:43:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/05/minister-valdez-to-announce-federal-support-for-black-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

Minister Valdez to announce federal support for Black entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-05-15T13:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/05/agriculture-student-scholarship-recipients-announced-in-saskatchewan.html

Today, four Saskatchewan students were awarded Agriculture Student Scholarships, recognizing their leadership potential, innovative thinking and commitment to the future of Saskatchewan agriculture.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-05-12T14:41:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

On May 5, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, supported by information received from the public, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-07T12:33:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-infrastructure-for-youth-homelessness.html

Youth facing homelessness will soon have access to emergency beds and services thanks to a federal investment of $438,537 from the Government of Canada.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-06T11:50:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/centre-occupational-health-safety/news/2026/05/british-columbia-students-win-national-video-contest.html

Today, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the national 2026 Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety2026-05-04T13:09:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-investing-in-innovation-ecosystems-and-ai-to-strengthen-saskatchewans-tech-sector.html

PrairiesCan investments will support tech incubator Co.Labs and five AI businesses in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-30T16:10:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investing-in-innovation-ecosystems-and-ai-to-strengthen-saskatchewans-tech-sector.html

The projects announced today help build Saskatchewan’s tech ecosystem and implement AI through investments in six organizations.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-30T16:09:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/cbsa-immigration-fraud-investigation-in-saskatchewan-leads-to-conviction-and-75k-fine0.html

Following an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Regina resident Abdulkader Ali pleaded guilty to two charges related to the falsification of immigration documents in Saskatchewan Provincial Court on February 17, 2026.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-30T11:01:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-support-saskatchewan-business-ecosystems.html

Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support technology scale-up services for business founders in Saskatchewan.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-29T14:58:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/04/sturgeon-lake-first-nation-opening-birthing-and-childrearing-lodge.html

Today, the Sturgeon Lake First Nation, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), celebrated the grand opening of the Shirley Bighead Nihtāwiki and Ohpikihāwasowin Birthing and Childrearing Lodge.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-04-29T12:05:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/death-of-an-inmate-from-the-regional-psychiatric-centre0.html

On April 28, 2026, Wilfred Maheux, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-28T13:40:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-strengthening-our-economy-and-military-readiness-through-new-defence-investments-in-saskatchewan.html

Prairies Economic Development Canada investing more than $8.2 million in Saskatchewan to boost made in Canada defence capabilities

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-24T16:24:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-announce-investments-supporting-defence-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development will announce federal funding to support organizations growing the defence sector in Saskatchewan on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-23T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/incident-and-inmate-death-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

On April 21, 2026, an altercation involving several inmates from the maximum-security unit occurred at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. As a result of injuries sustained, an inmate has died, and two others required outside medical intervention.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-22T16:44:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/change-of-command-ceremony-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary-in-the-prairie-region.html

On April 16, 2026, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Pattie Krafchuk, to the incoming Warden Kevin Fowler.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-17T10:31:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/change-of-command-ceremony-for-the-manitoba-saskatchewan-and-northwest-ontario-district-in-the-prairie-region.html

On April 15, 2026, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony for the Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Ontario District in the Prairie Region, marking the transition in leadership from outgoing District Director Cindy Gee to incoming District Director Travis Boone.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-16T09:00:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/change-of-command-ceremony-for-the-regional-psychiatric-centre-in-the-prairie-region.html

On April 15, 2026, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony for the Regional Psychiatric Centre in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden, Travis Boone, to the incoming Warden, Matthew Gee.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-16T08:58:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-across-the-province.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-13T11:00:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/infrastructure-announcement-in-regina.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Minister of Government Relations, His Worship Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina, and His Worship James Murdock, Mayor of Moose Jaw.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-10T11:15:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary0.html

On April 1, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-09T11:35:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/federal-investment-boosts-nuclear-supply-chain-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan and Government of Saskatchewan partner to help Saskatchewan-based companies prepare for nuclear supply chain needs

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-07T15:51:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/04/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-announce-next-gen-agriculture-mentorship-program-cohort-seven.html

The Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program announced the mentor-mentee pairings for cohort seven in Regina today.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-04-07T13:36:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-reginas-south-trunk-wastewater-upgrade.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T11:45:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-unlock-nuclear-supply-chain-opportunities-and-boost-saskatchewan-business-ecosystems.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support business ecosystems in Saskatchewan. Provincial representatives will also attend the event.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-06T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-regina.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, and His Worship Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-04T15:00:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/death-of-an-inmate-from-the-regional-psychiatric-centre.html

On March 31, 2026, Dexter Burns, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-01T12:20:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

On March 28, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-01T12:20:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-quantum-computing-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment helps establish the first university-owned and operated, vendor supported, full-stack, open-architecture quantum computer in Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-31T15:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/03/new-farm-stress-line-partnership-delivers-enhanced-mental-health-services-for-the-agriculture-sector.html

As of April 1, SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated mental health support system for Saskatchewan producers, their family members and their employees. The new partnership offers 24/7 confidential access to crisis line counsellors trained in agriculture, as well as follow-up counselling sessions with Saskatchewan-based registered mental health professionals with backgrounds in agriculture.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-03-31T14:29:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/03/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-partner-to-protect-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce0.html

The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, Canada must focus on what it can control: building a stronger, more resilient nation. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-03-27T15:46:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/03/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-partner-to-protect-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), and the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, Minister of Immigration and Career Training, Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission, will be in Prince Albert to announce funding to support workers in Saskatchewan affected by tariffs and global market shifts.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-03-26T15:30:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/national-board-of-investigation-launched-following-inmate-escape-from-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has launched a National Board of Investigation (BOI) following the escape of an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary on February 20, 2026.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-26T15:00:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-black-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment backs Black entrepreneurship advancement program

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-26T14:13:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

On March 20, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-24T17:40:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-investment-supports-new-entrepreneurs-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment backs entrepreneurship support program

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-13T16:08:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-supports-saskatchewan-entrepreneurs-to-grow-their-businesses.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support new entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-12T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

On March 11, 2026, Jason McKay, an inmate from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-12T10:27:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/recapture-of-inmate-from-willow-cree-healing-lodge.html

At 1:19 p.m., on March 9, 2026, inmate Albert Mckay was apprehended by the Portage la Prairie Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-10T11:39:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/recapture-of-inmate-from-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

At 7:10 p.m. on March 4, 2026, inmate Keiston Custer was apprehended by the Prince Albert Police Service.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-05T11:21:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/federal-investment-helps-cultivate-indigenous-circular-economy.html

PrairiesCan support will help create economic opportunities through clean technology innovation, manufacturing and agriculture

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-23T10:26:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/02/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-announce-continued-support-through-the-2026-crop-insurance-program.html

Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced continued funding for the 2026 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-02-20T15:22:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-federal-support-for-indigenous-economic-development.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding in support of economic development for First Nations communities and businesses.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-20T12:00:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/02/protecting-the-mackenzie-river-the-canada-water-agency-invests-over-1-million-in-6-new-freshwater-projects.html

As the largest watershed in Canada, the Mackenzie River Basin spans five provinces and territories. It holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities. The river also plays a major economic role, supporting key sectors like agriculture, forestry, resource extraction, and hydroelectricity.

Canada Water Agency2026-02-12T11:09:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/02/new-convention-and-cultural-event-centre-to-strengthen-community-life-in-prince-albert.html

Residents of Prince Albert and communities across Central and Northern Saskatchewan will benefit from a new Convention and Cultural Event Centre thanks to a $15-million investment from the Government of Canada through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-02-06T15:00:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/02/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-prince-albert.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), and His Worship Bill Powalinsky, Mayor of Prince Albert.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-02-05T14:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2026/02/public-hearing-on-rook-i-uranium-mine-and-mill-project-in-northern-saskatchewan.html

From February 9 to 12 the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold the second part of a 2-part public hearing to consider NexGen Energy Limited's proposed Rook I uranium mine and mill project, which would be located in northern Saskatchewan.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2026-02-02T15:56:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/former-students-of-ile-a-la-crosse-school-and-canada-sign-proposed-settlement-agreement.html

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development joined plaintiffs Louis Gardiner, Margaret Aubichon, Melvina Aubichon, Emile Janvier, Duane Favel, and Donna Janvier—to announce an agreement in the class action about the Île-à-la-Crosse School.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-29T12:58:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-make-an-important-announcement-regarding-the-ile-a-la-crosse-school-class-action.html

Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan — Please be advised that the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with plaintiffs, will be announcing an important step in the Île-à-la-Crosse School class action.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-28T16:10:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/01/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-announce-satellite-based-insurance-available-under-the-2026-crop-insurance-program.html

Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced enhanced business risk management support for the livestock sector.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-01-21T11:22:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/01/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-in-livestock-and-forage-research.html

Today, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $4.5 million to support 25 new livestock and forage-related research projects in Saskatchewan through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-01-21T10:25:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/01/federal-and-provincial-governments-investing-in-saskatchewans-nuclear-energy-future.html

The University of Regina Small Modular Reactor Safety, Licensing and Testing centre will advance the nuclear energy sector and strengthen Canada as a global energy leader

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-01-19T15:34:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/01/secretary-of-state-buckley-belanger-to-announce-federal-support-for-the-nuclear-energy-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to help advance the nuclear energy sector in Saskatchewan.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-01-16T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/01/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-97-million-in-crop-research.html

Today, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $9.7 million to support crop research in Saskatchewan.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-01-13T12:37:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/death-of-an-inmate-from-regional-psychiatric-centre.html

On December 29, 2025, Randy Cardinal, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died of apparent natural causes while in custody.

Correctional Service Canada2025-12-30T14:38:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/12/james-smith-cree-nation-370-and-canada-reach-a-settlement-agreement-for-long-standing-land-grievances.html

Today, the Joint Chiefs of James Smith Cree Nation #370—Chief Calvin Sanderson of Chakastaypasin, Chief Kirby Constant of James Smith, and Chief Robert Head of Peter Chapman—and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a $713.8 million settlement agreement for a group of complex land claims.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-12-18T16:36:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/minister-olszewski-announces-support-for-performing-arts-and-tourism-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investments build on tourism momentum, strengthening the Prairie economy

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-02T13:02:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/backgrounder-minister-olszewski-announces-support-for-performing-arts-and-tourism-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan is investing $671,561 for five projects in Saskatchewan through the Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI) and the Tourism Growth Program (TGP).

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-02T13:02:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2025/11/standing-buffalo-dakota-nation-celebrates-opening-of-new-water-treatment-plant-advancing-community-health-and-infrastructure.html

Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation marked a significant community milestone today with the opening of a new state-of-the-art water treatment plant, reflecting the Nation’s ongoing commitment to clean water access, community wellness, and long-term infrastructure renewal.

Indigenous Services Canada2025-11-29T11:05:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/the-governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-announce-five-year-extension-to-early-learning-and-child-care-agreements.html

Affordable child care is essential to Canada’s economy. Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is cared for, in a safe and inclusive environment.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-28T11:17:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-to-announce-extension-to-its-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-agreement.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development) and the Honourable Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, will be in Regina to announce an extension to its Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-27T10:30:54-05:00