Saskatchewan News Releases

New care home, hospital and nursing lab reach key milestones

Weyburn’s new hospital is set to welcome patients November 1, while a 240-bed care home and a nursing simulation lab advance in Regina.

October 28, 2026

Saskatchewan outlines new laws on health care, safety and affordability

The 2026 throne speech sets out proposed laws and says the spring budget will raise the income level below which a family of four pays no provincial income tax.

October 27, 2026

Saskatchewan lawmakers begin a new session October 27

The public can watch the outdoor opening ceremony at 1:20 p.m. in front of the Legislative Building.

October 27, 2026

Saskatchewan trains its first respiratory therapists at home

The first 25 students have started a 2.5-year program in Regina, with clinical placements in Saskatchewan health care settings.

October 27, 2026

Saskatchewan backs repeal of B.C. north coast tanker ban

The province supports Bill C-264, which it says could open more routes for Western Canadian energy exports.

Review finds SAMA effective, flags four governance improvements

An independent review says Saskatchewan’s property assessment agency is working effectively but identifies ways to improve appointments, committees, engagement and conflict rules.

Saskatchewan recognizes aviation’s role in connecting communities

Aviation and Aerospace Week runs October 26–31, highlighting the services and airport improvements that support communities across Saskatchewan.

Grenfell’s 33-bed care home reaches 50% construction

The new long-term care home is halfway built, with substantial construction completion anticipated in 2027.

Saskatchewan sets a week to focus on access to justice

From October 25 to 31, events will highlight practical ways to make legal services and court processes more accessible.

October 24, 2026

Tentative deal would cover 2,040 Saskatchewan health workers through 2029

The six-year agreement still needs approval from SGEU members and SAHO; details have not yet been released.

October 23, 2026

Weyburn’s New Hospital Opens to Patients November 1

The hospital brings acute, mental health, emergency and other services together in one facility serving Weyburn and southeast Saskatchewan.

October 23, 2026

Swift Current road upgrades expected to wrap up by October

A $6.8-million project is improving Highway 1 service roads and ramps, Highway 4 and related roads in Swift Current.

October 23, 2026

Firearms amnesty now runs 90 days past a Supreme Court ruling

Eligible owners and businesses remain protected from criminal liability if they follow the amnesty conditions while the court appeals continue.

Saskatchewan keeps CWD testing rules for the 2026–27 hunt

Testing stays mandatory in designated wildlife management zones and voluntary elsewhere, with hunters to receive updated requirements by October 31, 2026.

Saskatchewan tourism finalists compete in six national award categories

Four operators from Saskatoon, Regina and Fort Carlton are finalists; the awards will be presented in Fredericton on November 18, 2026.

Saskatchewan harvest reaches 97% as field work winds down

Most crops are in, and livestock producers report generally adequate feed supplies heading into winter.

Saskatchewan building investment rises 17% to $621 million

The increase covers spending on homes, schools, factories and commercial buildings, with Regina's total reaching $161 million.

Saskatchewan disability-benefit changes raise payments for 7,700 clients

The SAID program overhaul increased monthly support for some clients, with no current clients seeing a benefit reduction.

Saskatchewan records fewer wildfires as flood recovery continues

The province reported 358 wildfires by October 19 and is moving from flood response to longer-term recovery in affected communities.

More Saskatchewan women can access breast cancer screening

Since July 2026, women aged 40 and older can get routine screening mammograms through BreastCheck, with mobile services reaching rural and northern communities.

Royal Regina Rifles’ Colours return to public display

The historic military banners are back in the Saskatchewan Legislative Building Rotunda after leaving their former home during 2024 renovations.

Prince Albert adds 12 places for addiction recovery

The new spaces offer people who have completed initial treatment a substance-free place to continue recovery, with all 12 expected to be fully operating by October 1, 2026.

Saskatchewan small businesses employ about 30% of the workforce

Small Business Week runs October 19–25, 2026, as a new provincial profile highlights the sector’s size, wages and tax measures.