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Improved Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability Program Delivers Increased Support to Clients
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-21 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Social Services, Affordability, Governance]The Government of Saskatchewan has implemented improvements to the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program, which provides benefits to more than 18,000 residents. Approximately 44 per cent of SAID clients (more than 7,700 people) experienced an increase in their monthly benefits, averaging $51 more per month, with certain families and rural residents seeing increases of up to $294 per month. The structural modifications and expansion of the Living Income Benefit delivered nearly $400,000 in additional benefits in September alone and are projected to inject approximately $4.7 million in extra support over the next year.
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Twelve New Sober Living Spaces Open in Prince Albert
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-21 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Social Services, Indigenous]Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr announced $556,000 in annual funding to the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) to establish 12 new second-stage sober living spaces housed in two fourplexes in Prince Albert. Client intake began on August 7, 2026, with full operational capacity achieved on October 1, 2026, providing structured, substance-free, and culturally responsive environments for individuals continuing their recovery journeys. This initiative contributes to the Government of Saskatchewan's broader target of adding 500 new addictions recovery spaces across the province under the Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions, bringing the current total to 414 available spaces out of the 500 goal, backed by a record $674 million investment in the 2026-27 Provincial Budget.
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Youth Helping Shape FUSION Plus as Program Moves Closer to Opening
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-16 02:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Social Services, Education, Labour]The Government of Saskatchewan and EGADZ provided an update on FUSION Plus, a supported housing initiative for up to 40 youth aged 16 to 21 currently or previously in the care of the Ministry of Social Services. The program is moving closer to its opening later this year and incorporates youth engagement through the Saskatoon Youth Advisory Team to shape life skills development, education supports, employment readiness, and wellness services. The project involves partnerships between EGADZ, the provincial ministries of Social Services, Health, and Immigration and Career Training, Foundations Learning, and the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP).
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Saskatchewan Expands Ewikīwiyāhn Program to Improve Community Safety
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-15 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Justice, Public Safety, Indigenous, Social Services]The Government of Saskatchewan is investing nearly $50,000 in the 2026-27 fiscal year to fund Phase Two of the Ewikīwiyāhn Indigenous Teachings and Healing Program across provincial adult correctional facilities. Created with guidance from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, the 15-session Indigenous-led curriculum combines traditional teachings like the Medicine Wheel and Seven Grandfather Teachings with practical life skills to support rehabilitation and reintegration. Phase Two focuses on training cultural coordinators to establish consistent, sustainable delivery across the adult correctional system following a successful pilot phase launched in March 2026 at the Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre and the Prince Albert Correctional Centre.
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Saskatchewan Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-01 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Labour, Social Services, Economy]The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in partnership with the organization SARC to promote inclusive employment opportunities. To support this initiative, the provincial government is investing over $10 million in 2026-27 for workforce development programming, which includes Employability Assistance for Persons with Disabilities programs. The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy outlines ongoing government actions to increase workforce participation among individuals experiencing disabilities, aided by resources such as the EmployLink platform.
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New Housing Units for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Development in North Battleford
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-30 02:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Social Services, Indigenous]The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $650,000 through its Rental Development Program to the Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre to develop eight new affordable housing units for individuals experiencing homelessness in North Battleford. The project, consisting of a single detached building with private bedrooms, bathrooms, and a shared kitchen and programming space, is expected to be completed in early 2027. Additional funding is provided via grants from the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Community Development Corporation, Reaching Home through Métis Nation Saskatchewan, and a land grant from the Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre, which will also manage day-to-day operations and culturally appropriate support.
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Supporting our Veterans Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program Benefits River Valley Resilience Retreat
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-29 01:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Social Services, Infrastructure, Public Safety]The Government of Saskatchewan announced that 64 Royal Canadian Legion branches, Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans units, and other registered non-profit veterans organizations received a total of $1.45 million through the fully subscribed Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program. Among the beneficiaries is the River Valley Resilience Retreat, which has received a cumulative $145,000 since the 2021-22 fiscal year to fund accessibility renovations, building construction, and facility improvements at its permanent facility near St. Louis, Saskatchewan. The volunteer-run facility provides peer-based support, seasonal retreats, and weekly sessions for veterans, first responders, safety personnel, and their families.
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Advocates plea for feds to call inquiry into Alberta, Sask. trans laws
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-28 21:01:30.0
Tags: [Alberta, Saskatchewan, National, Education, Healthcare, Social Services, Justice]LGBTQ+ advocates are petitioning the federal government in Ottawa to call a formal national inquiry into provincial legislation enacted in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The contested laws include parental consent mandates for students under 16 altering their names or pronouns at school, bans on transgender athletes aged 12 and older participating in competitive female sports, and restrictions on gender-affirming medical care for youth. Both Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe utilized the notwithstanding clause to protect these legislative measures from judicial review.
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New Affordable Rental Housing for Families Coming to Pinehouse
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-24 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Affordability, Social Services, Infrastructure]The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, alongside the Pinehouse Housing Corporation and the Northern Village of Pinehouse, are funding the construction of a new sixplex providing six two-bedroom affordable rental units in Pinehouse, Saskatchewan. The project represents a total investment exceeding $1.67 million, featuring $951,600 through the Rental Development Program under the National Housing Strategy - Saskatchewan Priorities Initiative, $526,633 from Reaching Home, $196,863 from the Pinehouse Housing Corporation, and $15,000 in land equity from the Northern Village of Pinehouse. Delivered in partnership with the for-profit Pinehouse Housing Corporation owned by the Northern Village of Pinehouse Lake, this energy-efficient development aims to alleviate northern housing pressures, reduce winter heating costs, and support low-income families and households.
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New Tiny Home Development Will Expand Housing Opportunities For Métis Citizens in Northern Saskatchewan
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-23 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Housing, Affordability, Social Services, Indigenous, Infrastructure]The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, alongside the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S), are investing a total of $3.26 million to construct 12 new energy-efficient tiny homes in Buffalo Narrows, La Loche, and Cumberland House. The project includes $1.5 million in joint federal-provincial funding through the Rental Development Program and the National Housing Strategy - Saskatchewan Priorities Initiative, complemented by a $1.58 million contribution from MN-S. Led by Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, the development will provide affordable rental housing for single low-income Métis citizens and Elders, with construction slated for completion by spring 2027.
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Province Awards Grants for Suicide Prevention
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-10 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Social Services, Indigenous]The Government of Saskatchewan is awarding 44 grants totaling more than $400,000 under the second year of its Suicide Prevention Grant Program, with each successful applicant receiving up to $10,000. Recipients include community-based organizations such as the Afro Tribes Festival Incorporated, Indigenous communities, school divisions, and municipalities. This program forms part of the broader Pillars for Life: The Saskatchewan Suicide Prevention Plan, backed by a provincial investment of $2.3 million specifically for suicide prevention initiatives within a broader $674 million mental health and addictions budget for the year.
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Government of Saskatchewan Strengthens Partnership with Roadways Literacy Academy to Support Student Literacy
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-10 02:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Education, Social Services]The Government of Saskatchewan is strengthening its partnership with Roadways Literacy Academy by designating it as an alternative independent school starting in the 2026-27 school year. The Ministry of Education will provide $403,000 annually through a service agreement—an increase of $175,000 over previous levels. Additionally, the province will provide up to $1.56 million from September 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, to support specialized literacy programming and intensive direct services for students with specific learning disabilities and reading challenges.
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Saskatchewan Residents Support Social Media Limits for Youth
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-03 16:24:34.794894
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Social Services, Technology, Education]The Government of Saskatchewan released findings from a province-wide survey showing that 86.34 per cent of respondents support implementing social media limits for children under the age of 16 across major platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. The survey, which also gathered input from non-profit organization Youth Matter Canada, indicated that respondents generally favor restrictions for youth aged 16 and under, though YouTube was most frequently identified as warranting an exemption. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr confirmed that the results have been forwarded to the Federal Government to help inform broader discussions regarding online safety and youth wellbeing.
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Funding Supports Capital Improvements to Group Homes and Day Programs for Individuals with Disabilities
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-02 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Social Services, Infrastructure]The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating $1.3 million in capital grant funding under the 2026-27 Provincial Budget to 15 community-based organizations. Administered via the Ministry of Social Services, the grants will fund repairs, renovations, accessibility improvements, kitchen and bathroom updates, and exterior upgrades for group homes, respite homes, and day programs supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Province Funds 20 New Sober Living Spaces in Lloydminster
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-27 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Healthcare, Social Services, Housing]The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $225,000 in annual funding to Oxford House Saskatchewan to establish 20 new second-stage sober living spaces in Lloydminster, distributed across four residential homes. Client intake for 15 of the spaces began in mid-August 2026, with the remaining five spaces scheduled to open in mid-September 2026. This initiative contributes to the provincial goal of adding 500 addictions recovery spaces under the Saskatchewan Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions, backed by a record $674 million investment in the 2026-27 Provincial Budget.
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