12 More Communities Added to Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive Program

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-26 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Labour]

The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding its Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive (RRRI) program by adding 12 new communities—Canwood, Cudworth, Eston, Hafford, Langenburg, Leask, Loon Lake, Norquay, Sandy Bay, Stoughton, Strasbourg, and Whitewood—effective September 1, 2026. The expansion brings the total number of participating communities to 94, offering incentive packages of up to $50,000 for a three-year return-in-service commitment in nine high-priority health care occupations. Funded by an $8.7 million allocation in the 2026-27 Provincial Budget, the RRRI program is part of the broader Health Human Resources Action Plan, which has helped reduce vacancies by 44 per cent across eligible communities and fill over 650 hard-to-recruit positions since 2022.