December 21, 2007 - MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE EFFECTIVE IN THE NEW YEAR
Saskatchewan's minimum wage will increase from $7.95 per hour to $8.25 per hour effective January 1, 2008.
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December 19, 2007 - NEW LABOUR LEGISLATION CREATES A FAIR AND BALANCED ENVIRONMENT FOR WORKERS, UNIONS AND EMPLOYERS
Saskatchewan's new government fulfilled a promise to ensure a fair and balanced labour environment that will contribute to economic growth and security.
Saskatchewan's new government fulfilled a promise to ensure a fair and balanced labour environment that will contribute to economic growth and security.
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November 9, 2007 - OUTSTANDING NEW JOURNEYPERSON ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNIZED
Forty-seven new journeypersons received an award for their outstanding achievement in the skilled trades. They were the top achievers from among the nearly 1,200 new journeypersons certified in the 50 trades in Saskatchewan between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007.
Forty-seven new journeypersons received an award for their outstanding achievement in the skilled trades. They were the top achievers from among the nearly 1,200 new journeypersons certified in the 50 trades in Saskatchewan between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007.
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October 9, 2007 - EXCELLENCE AND OPPORTUNITY - MCCALL REPORT CHARTS COURSE FOR POST-SECONDARY ACCESSIBILITY
Warren McCall today presented his report on Post-Secondary Education Accessibility and Affordability to Premier Lorne Calvert. The report recommends government action to support our youth and the economy by enhancing the accessibility, affordability and excellence of the post-secondary system.
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October 1, 2007 - INCREASED FUNDING FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SERVICES IN SASKATCHEWAN
Newcomers to Saskatchewan will soon have more opportunities to access community-based English language training thanks to the Government of Saskatchewan's investment of $1.56 million.
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September 10, 2007 - SIAST expands mobile training - Additional mobile training labs make "fleet" of three
Two new mobile training labs are ready to hit the road, enabling SIAST and its training sector partners to extend their reach in providing more just-in-time trades training to students in the southern part of the province and to Aboriginal students. One of the new labs made a stop today in Saskatoon.
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August 29, 2007 - SASKATCHEWAN OFFERS REAL CAREERS, REAL LIFE
Job seekers in Alberta and Southern Ontario - expatriates or not - are once again being invited to come "home" to Saskatchewan as the province works to secure workers in the current booming economy.
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August 29, 2007 - GOVERNMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR HOUSING COSTS AND LAUNCHES INFORMATION LINE
The provincial government is providing immediate help to address rising housing costs through increased shelter allowances.
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August 10, 2007 - APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES ON THE RISE
Another 154 Saskatchewan learners will have access to apprenticeship training because of a $400,000 investment by the Government of Saskatchewan.
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August 9, 2007 - MAJOR RENOVATION FOR CUMBERLAND REGIONAL COLLEGE IN NIPAWIN
Students at Cumberland Regional College in Nipawin will soon have a space to call their own, thanks to a $2.1 million capital investment by the Government of Saskatchewan.
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August 8, 2007- MAJOR EXPANSION FOR SIAST IN SASKATOON
Students at SIAST in Saskatoon will soon have a little more elbow room, thanks to a $14 million capital investment by the Government of Saskatchewan.
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July 19, 2007 - ANOTHER BOOST IN TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The Government of Saskatchewan has committed to invest another $18.4 million annually to provide 112 new education and training opportunities for health professionals. An additional $2.4 million will be invested immediately to cover one-time capital costs.
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July 12, 2007 - CONSTRUCTION BEGINS FOR U OF S ACADEMIC HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE
The sod has been turned for the University of Saskatchewan's new Academic Health Sciences Centre, with full support from the Government of Saskatchewan. The quarter billion dollar project will enable a more integrated and multi-disciplined health care model for Saskatchewan.
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July 11, 2007 - COMMISSION ROLLS UP SLEEVES TO BUILD LABOUR FORCE
Members of the new Saskatchewan Labour Market Commission (SLMC) were announced today, marking the official beginning of its work to attract, develop and retain people for the province's growing labour market.
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July 3, 2007 - SURVEY SHOWS MOST SASKATCHEWAN GRADUATES STAYING AND WORKING IN THE PROVINCE
The first survey of graduates from all of Saskatchewan's post-secondary education and training institutions shows 96.75 per cent employment, with an average annual income of $41,061. When surveyed, 88.3 per cent were employed with another 8.8 per cent taking further studies or choosing to stay at home. Their unemployment rate was 3.25 per cent during months that the overall provincial unemployment rate was 4.1 per cent, underlining the value of post-secondary education and training. The graduates of the 2004-05 academic year were surveyed between December 2006 and January 2007. Eighty five per cent of the graduates had remained in Saskatchewan.
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June 27, 2007 - PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE PREMIER'S AWARD
The team recipients are:
- BizPaL - Industry and Resources - Quality Service
- Adult Basic Education Redesign Task Team - Advanced Education and Employment - Leadership
- Prince Albert Therapeutic Group Home Staff - Community Resources - Quality Service
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June 25, 2007 - SERVICE DELIVERY IMPROVEMENTS TO STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Advanced Education and Employment Minister Warren McCall announced today steps to make it easier for students to apply for financial assistance, including online Saskatchewan Student Loan applications and extended service hours for the program's call centre.
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June 11, 2007 - CAREERS, DREAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES – RIGHT HERE IN SASKATCHEWAN
Job seekers and employers are once again being encouraged "go where the jobs are" by visiting http://www.saskjobs.ca/.
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May 4, 2007 - IMPROVED IMMIGRATION SERVICES FOR SASKATOON EMPLOYERS
As part of the Government’s plan to increase the province’s workforce, an immigration office will be established in Saskatoon at 90 - 23rd Street East.
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April 18, 2007 - TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN SASKATCHEWAN GROW IN RESPONSE TO THE BOOMING ECONOMY
In response to Saskatchewan’s booming economy the Government of Saskatchewan will invest $198.9 million in the 2007-08 budget for skills training institutions and programs.
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April 11, 2007 - MCCALL REPORT BUILDS ON GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Making post-secondary education accessible and affordable to a wider range of Saskatchewan people is the objective of a report presented to Premier Lorne Calvert today.
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April 5, 2007 - PROVINCE INVESTS $8.5 MILLION IN IMMIGRATION
Minister responsible for Immigration Pat Atkinson today announced details of an $8.5 million investment in 2007-08 to increase immigration and settlement initiatives in Saskatchewan.
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March 29, 2007 - GOVERNMENT INVESTS $4.2 MILLION IN SASKATCHEWAN’S ABORIGINAL ADVANTAGE
Advanced Education and Employment Minister Pat Atkinson today announced details of a new $4.2 million investment that will help to increase the province’s Aboriginal and northern workforce.
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March 26, 2007 - UNIVERSITY OF REGINA RECEIVES $23.6 MILLION FOR LABORATORY BUILDING ADDITION
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $23.6 million to fund continuing construction of the University of Regina’s (U of R) Laboratory Building addition.
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March 23, 2007 - GRADUATE TAX EXEMPTION AWAITS YOUNG PEOPLE WHO CHOOSE SASKATCHEWAN
Premier Lorne Calvert today announced details of a major government program to ensure young people build their future here in Saskatchewan.
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March 16, 2007 - UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN RECEIVES INNOVATION AND SCIENCE FUNDS
The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $24.7 million to the University of Saskatchewan’s International Vaccine Centre (InterVac).
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March 12, 2007 - NEARLY $1 MILLION TO HELP NEWCOMERS SETTLE IN SASKATCHEWAN
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $977,000 to improve settlement supports and language training for newcomers across the province.
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February 23, 2007 - $100 MILLION PLAN TO REVITALIZE SASKATCHEWAN NEIGHBOURHOODS
(Saskatoon Announcement)
Premier Lorne Calvert today announced a $100 million plan to revitalize Saskatchewan neighbourhoods with the greatest need.
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February 23, 2007 - $100 MILLION PLAN TO REVITALIZE SASKATCHEWAN NEIGHBOURHOODS
(Regina Announcement)
Premier Lorne Calvert today announced a $100 million plan to revitalize Saskatchewan neighbourhoods with the greatest need.
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February 8, 2007 - SIAST PALLISER TO UPGRADE FACILITIES
Advanced Education and Employment Minister Pat Atkinson today announced $3.9 million in additional funding to enable the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Palliser campus in Moose Jaw to enhance the quality of its facility and expand its current training capacity.
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February 6, 2007 - SASKATCHEWAN SETS RECORD FOR NUMBER OF IMMIGRANTS
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program issued 1,027 nominations last year, which exceeded the annual target by more than 200. Compared to the 401 nominations issued in 2005, this represents an increase of 150 per cent.
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February 6, 2007 - THE REGINA AREA IS HOME TO NEW IMMIGRANTS
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program issued 1,027 nominations last year, which exceeded the annual target by more than 200. Compared to the 401 nominations issued in 2005, this represents an increase of 150 per cent.
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February 6, 2007 - THE HUMBOLDT AREA IS HOME TO NEW IMMIGRANTS
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program issued 1,027 nominations last year, which exceeded the annual target by more than 200. Compared to the 401 nominations issued in 2005, this represents an increase of 150 per cent.
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February 6, 2007 - THE SASKATOON AREA IS HOME TO NEW IMMIGRANTS
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program issued 1,027 nominations last year, which exceeded the annual target by more than 200. Compared to the 401 nominations issued in 2005, this represents an increase of 150 per cent.
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February 5, 2007 - SASKATCHEWAN GOVERNMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SKILLS CANADA
Advanced Education and Employment Minister Pat Atkinson today announced funding for Skills Canada Saskatchewan in support of upcoming provincial and national competitions. The competitions will allow hundreds of youth to engage in friendly competition in the areas related to skilled trades and technology.
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January 29, 2007 - THE BATTLEFORDS AREA IS HOME TO NEW IMMIGRANTS
Saskatchewan has opened its doors to over 3,000 immigrants this year as part of the Government’s plan to expand the province’s labour force. In 2006, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program issued more than 1,000 nominations, which exceeded the year’s target by more than 200. Compared to the 401 nominations issued in 2005, this represents an increase of over 100 per cent.
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January 22, 2007
SASKATCHEWAN YOUTH SUMMIT INCREASED TO 600 PARTICIPANTS
Very strong interest and high demand has led to an increase in the number of participants in the upcoming Saskatchewan Youth Summit. The plan was originally to include 450 participants, 300 youth and 150 representatives from business, labour, education and government. Due to the overwhelming response, the number of participants were increased to 400 youth and 200 stakeholders. All available spaces are now full and applications are no longer being accepted.
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January 10, 2007
ALBERTA RESIDENTS INVITED TO "GO WHERE THE JOBS ARE"
The Government of Saskatchewan today unveiled a marketing campaign directly aimed at convincing Alberta residents to move to, or move back to, Saskatchewan.
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