The latest news releases from the Government of Saskatchewan. © 2026 Government of Saskatchewan. All rights reserved. https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/27/new-addictions-treatment-spaces-open-in-estevan Today, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr announced funding for 15 new second-stage sober living treatment spaces in Estevan.  The $293,000 in new annual funding to St. Joseph's... Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/24/february-is-therapeutic-recreation-awareness-month-in-saskatchewan The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to proclaim February as Therapeutic Recreation Awareness Month across the province. This month is an opportunity to acknowledge therapeutic recreation... Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/12/robot-assisted-surgeries-strengthening-patient-care-in-saskatchewan Saskatchewan patients are benefiting from a newly added robot-assisted surgical (RAS) system located at the Royal University Hospital (RUH) in Saskatoon.  This is now the fourth robotic system... Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/10/saskatchewan-marks-sexual-and-reproductive-health-awareness-week-by-highlighting-the-importance-of-c During Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week, from February 8-14, the Government of Saskatchewan is highlighting the importance of regular, open discussions about sexual and reproductive... Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/10/sixteen-new-addictions-treatment-spaces-open-in-regina The Government of Saskatchewan is providing more access to addictions services by funding 16 new second-stage sober living treatment spaces in Regina.  The $863,000 in annual funding to Pine Lodge... Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/10/celebrating-80-years-of-saskatchewan-air-ambulance This February, Saskatchewan Air Ambulance (SAA) celebrates 80 years of service, marking eight decades of providing critical care air transport for the people of Saskatchewan. SAA is the oldest... Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/04/work-begins-on-prince-albert-complex-needs-facility Approved by CS Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/02/losses-of-public-money-for-2025-26-third-quarter The report on losses of public money within Saskatchewan health organizations has been tabled with the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. The Ministry of Health reports losses by the... Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/january/28/st-pauls-hospital-front-entrance-expansion-ready-to-welcome-patients SaskBuilds Quote Approved Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/january/26/province-launches-virtual-access-to-addiction-medicine Saskatchewan Residents to Benefit From More Options for Addiction Treatment Addiction medicine treatment options in the province are expanding with the introduction of the virtual access to... Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/january/22/government-of-saskatchewan-launches-independent-review-to-strengthen-hospital-safety-and-security The Government of Saskatchewan is launching an independent, third-party review of hospital safety and security at the request of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). The Ministry of Health will... Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/january/19/request-for-proposals-issued-for-new-long-term-care-homes-in-watson-and-estevan The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking proponents to design, build, maintain and operate new long-term care homes in Watson and Estevan.  "Our government is... Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/january/14/province-awards-grants-to-support-suicide-prevention The Government of Saskatchewan is awarding 53 grants to support suicide prevention initiatives across the province as part of Pillars for Life: The Saskatchewan Suicide Prevention Plan. Funding... Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/18/42-saskatchewan-communities-to-benefit-from-new-mobile-mammograpghy-unit Starting in early 2026, a new mobile mammography unit will begin providing enhanced breast cancer screening services across Saskatchewan, serving 42 rural and northern communities.  The new... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:45:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/17/philanthropists-invest-over-1-million-in-provinces-homebase-integrated-youth-services-initiative Saskatchewan's HOMEBASE integrated youth services initiative is benefiting from a generous $1.05 million philanthropic donation.  Over the next three years, the Bell-Graham Boeckh Foundation... Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/16/construction-approaching-70-per-cent-completion-on-saskatoons-new-urgent-care-centre Construction of the new Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre (UCC) continues to progress, nearing 70 per cent completion. The project has completed essential aspects including the structure, roofing and... Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/09/more-communities-eligible-for-rural-and-remote-recruitment-incentive Saskatchewan's Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive (RRRI) program is expanding to the towns of Edam, Battleford and Hudson Bay, extending eligibility to a total of 73 communities.  This... Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/05/saskatchewan-introduces-compassionate-intervention-legislation-for-addictions-treatment health approved. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:04:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/04/new-regulations-expand-list-of-convictions-preventing-legal-name-changes Minister Health quote needs to be approved Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/01/saskatchewan-recognizes-world-aids-day This World AIDS Day, the province is urging residents to take action to protect their health by getting tested, learning about prevention, and reducing the transmission of HIV. HIV is the virus,... Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600