It Was Only a Matter of Time

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-30 22:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Municipal, Governance, Transportation]

The Government of Saskatchewan enacted The Time Act, 2026, establishing year-round Central Standard Time across the entire province effective October 30, 2026. The legislation impacts Lloydminster and its surrounding area, preventing the border region from becoming a time island that would have otherwise observed Mountain Standard Time during the winter. Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz noted the legislation provides regulatory flexibility to align with neighbouring jurisdictions like Alberta and Manitoba. Additionally, the Act eliminates previous rules requiring local votes for school division time changes and permits border areas to follow different times through regulations if aligning with adjacent provinces or territories.