FREE FISHING WEEKEND!
This July 12 and 13 is Free Fishing Weekend in Saskatchewan — no licence required!
It’s a great chance to get out with family and friends and enjoy our province’s incredible lakes and rivers.
Whether you’re casting from shore or heading out on the water, please remember to put safety first: wear a life jacket, follow boating regulations, and keep an eye on weather conditions.
Let’s make the most of our summer — safely and responsibly.
DOUKHOBOR DUGOUT HOUSE
It was a great opportunity and pleasure to receive their Honours Bernadette and Rich McIntyre at my home town part of this province, situated near Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan.
We celebrated the rich Doukhobor heritage of the early pioneers, whose determination and perseverance were instrumental in building this part of Saskatchewan, commencing in 1897.
Thanks are extended to Brenda and Dan Cheveldayoff and Tourism Saskatchewan for their role in enhancing this National Historic Site.
If possible, I recommend visiting and exploring the historical significance of this location.
SASKATCHEWAN GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENS MINERAL EXPLORATION INCENTIVE
The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding the Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI) to include more early-stage exploration activities to support mining sector growth and investment.
Launched in 2018, the TMEI program provides financial assistance in the form of a grant to exploration companies that undertake eligible drilling activities. The TMEI program is being expanded to cover a wider range of exploration activities, such as ground-based and borehole geophysical surveys and important pre-sampling tasks like core logging. These changes aim to increase program uptake and enable more exploration for critical and emerging minerals. Specifically, the changes are expected to improve the ability of smaller companies to raise private sector capital to undertake exploration activities.
"TMEI has been key to diversifying Saskatchewan's mining sector by promoting drilling on hard rock mineral exploration projects," Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young said. "These changes will help us achieve our goals set out in Saskatchewan's Critical Minerals Strategy, specifically, increasing Saskatchewan's share of Canadian mineral exploration spending to 15 per cent and doubling the number of critical minerals produced in Saskatchewan, all by 2030."
SASKATCHEWAN TO LEAD IN ECONOMIC GROWTH THIS YEAR AND NEXT YEAR
Saskatchewan continues to be a national leader in economic growth. ScotiaBank’s mid-year update, which ranks us second in projected economic growth this year and next, just behind Alberta.
What’s driving the momentum?
A booming labour market with some of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada
Strong consumer spending on homes, vehicles, and retail
A major boost from mining sector investments
Continued population growth fuelling new housing construction — with a 30% jump already this year
All signs point to sustained growth, and that means more jobs and opportunity for everyone in SK.
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