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Saskatchewan Monthly Construction Update - October 2026 Edition
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-28 20:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Seniors]The Government of Saskatchewan released its October 2026 Monthly Construction Update, highlighting progress on major provincial infrastructure projects including the Regina Specialized Long-Term Care Home, the newly completed Weyburn General Hospital, and renovations to Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Regina campus. The 30 per cent completion milestone was celebrated for the Regina Specialized Long-Term Care Home—a 240-bed, five-story facility spanning nearly 22,000 square metres scheduled for completion in fall 2028. Additionally, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of the Weyburn General Hospital to begin welcoming patients on November 1, 2026, while Saskatchewan Polytechnic completed eighth-floor renovations to house a new high-fidelity simulation laboratory for nursing education.
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2026 Speech From the Throne will Keep Saskatchewan Strong and Steady
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-28 02:09:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Healthcare, Justice, Infrastructure, Governance]The Government of Saskatchewan delivered its 2026 Speech from the Throne, outlining a legislative agenda centered on maintaining economic stability amid global market uncertainties and highlighting over $100 billion in major projects currently underway. Premier Scott Moe's administration announced plans to introduce several new pieces of legislation, including the Safer Homes for Seniors Act, the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Additional Safeguards Act prohibiting MAID for minors and sole mental illness conditions, and the Protection of Economic Infrastructure Act to prevent disruptions to critical supply chains. Additional proposed laws include the Opioids Damages Act to recover health care costs from manufacturers, the Prevention of Deceptive AI Act, and amendments to The Traffic Safety Act and The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act. Furthermore, the government committed to raising the provincial income tax-free threshold for a family of four above the current $65,000 level in the upcoming spring budget.
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Construction of the New Grenfell Long-Term Care Home Reaches Halfway Point
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-26 22:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Seniors, Infrastructure]Construction of the new 33-bed Grenfell Long-Term Care Home in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, has reached 50 per cent completion. Led by contractor PCL Construction Management Inc., the project is backed by a nearly $40 million government investment alongside $4.9 million contributed by the Town of Grenfell, the Grenfell and District Health Foundation, and surrounding rural municipalities. The facility will feature two spa tub rooms, a commercial kitchen, common living and dining areas, administrative spaces, a maintenance garage, and parking stalls, with substantial construction completion anticipated in 2027 to be owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
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New Weyburn General Hospital Celebrates Grand Opening
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-23 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Infrastructure]The Government of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation celebrated the grand opening of the new Weyburn General Hospital, which will open to patients on November 1, 2026. The provincial government committed more than $134 million toward the project, with additional capital costs, furniture, fixtures, and equipment funded by community donors and the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation. The new facility includes 25 private acute care rooms, 10 inpatient mental health beds, a major operating theatre, an expanded emergency department and trauma care spaces, upgraded laboratory and medical imaging spaces, and an onsite Emergency Medical Services base with a heliport.
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Saskatchewan Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Highlight Available Screening Services and Program Improvements
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-21 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Seniors, Infrastructure]The Government of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, highlighted ongoing investments and service expansions under its Patients First Health Care Plan during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since 2023-24, the province has invested more than $15 million in breast health initiatives, including an additional $397,000 in the 2026-27 Provincial Budget for the Regina and Saskatoon Breast Health Centres. Key improvements include expanding routine screening mammography eligibility through BreastCheck to women aged 40 and older as of July 2026 (reaching approximately 76,000 more women), deploying two custom-built mobile mammography units to 42 rural and northern communities, opening the Regina Breast Health Centre in April 2025 (which has received nearly 2,700 referrals), and increasing diagnostic capacity and workforce recruitment across the province.
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80 New Acute Beds Now Open in Saskatoon to Support Patient Care
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-21 01:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Infrastructure]The Government of Saskatchewan announced a $73 million investment for the 2026-27 fiscal year to open 80 new acute care beds across Saskatoon, including 36 at Royal University Hospital, 24 at St. Paul's Hospital, and 20 medicine beds at Saskatoon City Hospital. This expansion builds upon $45 million invested over the previous two fiscal years, bringing the total number of acute beds opened in Saskatoon hospitals over a 12-month period to 120. The funding includes $54.2 million for the ongoing realignment of acute care services at Saskatoon City Hospital and $19.5 million to add 60 permanent inpatient beds across Royal University Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital. Over 150 permanent full-time positions have been added at Royal University Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital, alongside ongoing hiring efforts for physicians, nurses, allied health, and support staff to fully operationalize the expanded units by March 2027.
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New Heart Function Clinic in Yorkton Improves Access for Patients in East-Central Saskatchewan
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-19 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Seniors, Infrastructure]The Saskatchewan Health Authority has opened a new Heart Function Clinic in Yorkton to provide specialized outpatient cardiac care for patients living with heart failure and complex cardiac conditions across east-central Saskatchewan. Operated by a multidisciplinary team including family physicians, a registered nurse, a pharmacist, and an administrative assistant, the clinic offers appointments twice a month with coordination and follow-up support available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Access to the clinic requires referrals from physicians, nurse practitioners, or other healthcare providers, helping patients manage their conditions locally and reducing the need to travel to larger medical centres.
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Construction Begins on New Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-16 21:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Infrastructure]The Government of Saskatchewan, the Government of Canada through the Build Communities Strong Fund, and the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan have commenced construction on the new Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge at 1036 College Drive in Saskatoon. The Government of Saskatchewan and the federal government are each investing over $7 million, while the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is contributing $10 million toward the project. Westridge Construction has been awarded the contract for the facility, which will feature 33 private patient rooms, three stem cell transplant suites, and 14 companion accommodation spaces. Construction of the replacement lodge is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2028.
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New Rosetown Clinic Strengthens Access to Team Based Primary Care
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-10 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Seniors, Infrastructure]The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority opened the new Rosetown and District Primary Care Clinic to deliver coordinated, team-based primary care under one roof in Rosetown. The facility is currently staffed by six physicians, one registered nurse, one Behavioral Health Consultant, a part-time pharmacist, two clinic supervisors, and five medical office assistants. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is actively recruiting two additional primary care physicians and one nurse practitioner to further enhance services for patients with chronic diseases and complex health needs.
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Saskatchewan Monthly Construction Update August 2026 Edition
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-31 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Public Safety]The Government of Saskatchewan highlighted infrastructure progress in its August 2026 Monthly Construction Update, detailing advancements on two major Saskatoon projects: the Saskatoon City Hospital Acute Care expansion and the Saskatoon Complex Needs Facility. The Saskatoon City Hospital project, which is nearly 80 percent complete at Market Mall, adds 109 acute inpatient beds (including 60 Acute Medicine beds, 22 Acute Rehabilitation beds, 12 Acquired Brain Injury beds, and 15 High Acuity beds) with a scheduled completion in early 2027. Meanwhile, the Saskatoon Complex Needs Facility—located at 1701 Idylwyld Drive North by contractor Quorex Construction—has reached approximately 80 percent construction completion, delivering 30 new medical supervision and stabilization spaces across the province funded via a October 2023 initiative to support individuals struggling with addictions and relieve pressure on police cells and hospital emergency departments.
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Regina General Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Expansion Strengthens Care for Newborns
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-31 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Infrastructure]The Government of Saskatchewan and the Hospitals of Regina Foundation are expanding the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Regina General Hospital by three beds, increasing total capacity from 25 to 28 beds. The expansion is funded through a portion of the Government of Saskatchewan's $8.32 million investment in the 2026-27 Provincial Budget, which includes over $2 million to support 17 full-time equivalent staffing positions, alongside $800,000 committed by the Hospitals of Regina Foundation for specialized technology and equipment. The new beds become operational in early September.
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