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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.

Smoother Roads Ahead: $6.8 Million Swift Current Highway Upgrades Near Completion

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-23 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Infrastructure, Transportation]

The Government of Saskatchewan is completing an estimated $6.8 million infrastructure upgrade project in Swift Current, focusing on Highway 1 service roads and ramps, Highway 4 (Memorial Drive), concrete curbing, medians, and five culverts. Work on the provincially funded project began with on-site surveys in late July and road construction in August, scheduled for completion by the end of October. Additionally, the Ministry of Highways detailed regional southwest investments for the construction season, including a $1.3 million bridge replacement on Highway 13 over Swan Coulee near Consul, a $1.8 million paving project for over four kilometers of Highway 44 within Danielson Provincial Park, $9 million allocated for routine maintenance, a $2.1 million surface mixing and paving project on Highway 13 from Cadillac, $400,000 for two culverts on Highway 19 in the Mankota area, and $305,000 for pavement crack sealing on Highway 1 west of Gull Lake. Since 2008, the provincial government has invested more than $14.6 billion in transportation infrastructure, improving over 22,700 kilometers of highways statewide.

Work Continues at Smoothstone River Bridge, Danielson Provincial Park and Near Muenster and Wadena

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-02 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Infrastructure, Transportation]

Saskatchewan Highways Minister Kim Gartner announced ongoing and upcoming provincial infrastructure projects, including the construction of a permanent two-lane bridge over the Smoothstone River on Highway 165 for an estimated $4.4 million following a previous collapse from flooding and ice jams. Additional projects include a $500,000 trenchless culvert installation on Highway 5 near Muenster, an $800,000 open excavation culvert project on Highway 5 northwest of Wadena, and a $1.8 million paving project covering over four kilometers within Danielson Provincial Park on Highway 44. All projects are scheduled for completion by late fall or the end of the year, addressing infrastructure damage caused by previous flooding and ice events.

New Port Investment Unlocks More Opportunities for Saskatchewan Potash

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-26 02:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Infrastructure, Transportation, Trade, Mining]

Canpotex has initiated a $500 million infrastructure investment project at the Neptune Bulk Terminals in the Port of Vancouver to upgrade equipment and expand supply chain capabilities for Saskatchewan potash exports. Attended by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Canpotex President and CEO Gordon McKenzie, the expansion aims to support international shipments to over 40 overseas countries, including key markets in South America and the Indo-Pacific. The project supports Canada's national goal to double non-U.S. exports and strengthens global food security by facilitating the export of potash produced by Mosaic and Nutrien. In 2025, Saskatchewan potash exports reached a value of $9 billion, representing a 13.5 per cent increase compared to 2024.

$35 Million Moose Jaw Overpass Project Nears Completion

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-25 02:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Infrastructure, Transportation]

Highways Minister Kim Gartner announced that an estimated $35 million project to raise the height of the Highway 2 over Highway 1 overpass at Moose Jaw is nearing completion, with final paving and restoration targeted for mid-October. The project involved demolishing 60-year-old bridges, converting the former cloverleaf interchange into a modern diamond interchange, and increasing the overpass clearance height from 4.5 metres to 5.3 metres. Additional regional provincial highway projects highlighted in the announcement include a $13 million resurfacing project on Highway 2 north of Assiniboia, an $11.5 million repaving project on Highway 13 in the Ogema area, and a $3.4 million pavement preservation project on Highway 1 east of Moose Jaw to Regina. Since 2008, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $14.6 billion in transportation infrastructure, improving over 22,700 kilometres of highways.

Saskatchewan Transportation Week Recognizes Those Who Keep the Province Moving

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-21 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Infrastructure, Transportation, Economy]

Saskatchewan Highways Minister Kim Gartner announced Saskatchewan Transportation Week, running from September 21 to 27, 2026, to recognize the province's transportation and logistics sector. The Ministry of Highways 2026-27 budget includes an approximate $764 million investment in transportation infrastructure to improve safety and trade corridors. Major projects feature the twinning of Highway 5 east of Saskatoon, completion of the Highway 2 overpass at Trans-Canada Highway 1 at Moose Jaw, finishing Highway 17 passing lanes north of Lloydminster, constructing new passing lanes on Highway 10 from Fort Qu'Appelle to Melville, and twinning Highway 2 north of Prince Albert. Overall, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $14.6 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008, upgrading over 22,700 kilometers of highways across the province.

Bridge and Highway Work Underway Near Consul, Prince Albert and Lloydminster

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-18 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Infrastructure, Transportation]

Saskatchewan Highways Minister Kim Gartner highlighted three ongoing provincial infrastructure projects totaling over $17.4 million in investments. Projects include a $1.3 million bridge replacement on Highway 13 over Swan Coulee near Consul, a $13.5 million upgrade project on Highway 302 in the Prince Albert area involving grading, culvert replacements, and intersection improvements, and a $2.6 million micro-surfacing project covering 44 kilometres of Highway 303 east of Lloydminster between McLaren and the Border City. Since 2008, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $14.6 billion in transportation infrastructure to improve over 22,700 kilometres of highways across the province.

Government Responds to Rate Review Panel Recommendations

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-04 23:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Finance, Transportation, Affordability]

The Government of Saskatchewan announced that Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) will implement a 3.75 per cent overall Auto Fund rate increase alongside rate rebalancing, effective June 1, 2027, following recommendations from the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel. The government also confirmed a 3.75 per cent increase that took effect on June 1, 2026. While the panel recommended an immediate 6.5 per cent capital margin increase, the government directed SGI to proceed with the lower rate increase to balance affordability with the Auto Fund's financial pressures from rising claims costs and inflation. The adjustment will result in an average annual increase of about $39.00 for Saskatchewan vehicle owners.

Putting the Brakes on Unsafe Commercial Vehicles

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-27 23:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Transportation, Public Safety]

As part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual Brake Safety Week, the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol, RCMP, Ministry of Finance Revenue Division, and SGI conducted 'Operation Air Brake' inspections from August 25-27, 2026, at the Beverly Weigh Scale near Swift Current. The initiative follows a May 2026 International Roadcheck campaign in Moosomin, where officers inspected 319 commercial vehicles, resulting in 84 passes, 116 vehicles requiring attention, and 119 vehicles placed out of service. To strengthen commercial vehicle enforcement, the 2026-27 Provincial Budget increased Saskatchewan Highway Patrol funding from $7.8 million to $8.5 million, enabling the addition of five new officers.