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"This is why Saskatchewan is called Land of Living Skies"
WORKING FOR YOU
Saskatchewan continues to be a growing province with its brightest days ahead. Saskatoon and Regina are two of the fastest growing and youngest cities in Canada, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada. Of 41 total cities, Saskatoon was the fourth-fastest growing city with an annual population growth rate of 4.8 per cent while Regina was eighth with 4.1 per cent growth. Saskatoon is also the youngest city in Canada with a median age of 36.8 years and Regina is fifth youngest with a median age of 37.8.
Gone are the days when Saskatchewan’s population was dropping because so many of its young people were leaving. Today, Saskatchewan has so many opportunities for our young people to build great careers. Together with the great people of this province, our government is committed to keeping our economy strong.
More exports abroad mean more jobs here at home. In 2023, Saskatchewan exported $7.28 billion worth of agri-food products to the Indo-Pacific region. The billions of dollars in high quality exports to the Indo-Pacific region are the result of the strong and sustainable agriculture sector here in Saskatchewan. Our government will remain steadfast in our trade partnerships, which support Saskatchewan’s economic goals while continuing to feed a growing world.
Inflation continues to drop in Saskatchewan as well, due in part to our government’s decision to remove the carbon tax off home heating. Saskatchewan’s inflation rate in April fell to 1 per cent, well below the national average of 2.7 per cent.
Our government is committed to keeping Saskatchewan’s population growing and economy strong. A strong and growing economy means a brighter future with more opportunities, and more investments in our classrooms, care and communities.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at ken.cheveldayoff.mla@sasktel.net or call 306,651.7100.
GRAND OPENING OF BUSTER'S PIZZA & DONAIR
It was a pleasure to attend the grand opening of another new business in Saskatoon. Congratulations to Buster’s Pizza & Donair on their grand opening in Rosewood at the Meadows Market.
This great new business has an amazing variety of excellent food choices. Try it out and wish the new owners well.
CONGRATULATIONS TO CTV CITIZEN OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT JACK BRODSKY
Jack Brodsky honoured as CTV Saskatoon's Citizen of the Year!
Long-time Saskatoon resident Jack Brodsky was presented with CTV Saskatoon’s 2023 Citizen of the Year award Tuesday morning.
Brodsky is being honoured for his decades of volunteerism and philanthropy.
“You don't do these sorts of things for the recognition, but the recognition is always appreciated, and it’s nice to be noticed for what's been done,” he told CTV News.
Brodsky had been the co-owner of the Saskatoon Blades since 1976 and was instrumental in developing a scholarship program for graduating Western Hockey League (WHL) players.
“All my years with the Saskatoon Blades was an absolute joy, and I just loved going to work every day,” he said.
CTV celebrates Citizen of the Year recipient Jack Brodsky | CTV News
PROVINCE CELEBRATES NATIONAL ACCESSABILITY WEEK
The Government of Saskatchewan has joined provinces across Canada, and Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan (SCI Sask), in proclaiming May 26 to June 1, 2024, as National AccessAbility Week.
National AccessAbility Week is dedicated to celebrating the contributions and leadership of Canadians living with disabilities. It is also focused on promoting efforts to increase inclusion and remove barriers to accessibility across the country.
"Our government remains committed to the principle of 'Nothing about us, without us' as we move forward with implementation of The Accessible Saskatchewan Act," Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky said. "To support this work, we recently established the Accessibility Advisory Committee, composed primarily of persons with disabilities. This committee provides advice to government on accessibility standards and other related matters, with a goal of improving accessibility in the province."
Province Celebrates National Accessability Week | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
