Saskatchewan ends 2018-19 fiscal year with $268M deficit
Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said the biggest boost to government coffers came from potash revenues that saw a higher volume of sales and higher prices. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Budget
Saskjobs.ca gets boost from Saskatchewan government
Saskjobs.ca is getting a funding boost from the provincial government to maintain the website, along with the National Job Bank service. Continue reading
SAID program recipients to see more money, tax exempt income
By David Baxter Reporter
“So we wanted to be able to give them the opportunity when it works for them throughout the year,” Paul Merriman said. Continue reading
‘It’s nice to get a thank you’: Sask. introduces volunteer firefighter tax credit
By David Baxter Reporter
Volunteer firefighters and other first responders will be able to claim a new $3,000 tax credit as part of the Saskatchewan 2019-20 budget. Continue reading
Producers not happy with changes to Saskatchewan’s potash production tax
Potash producers say they will be subject to highest royalty and tax rates in the world with changes to Saskatchewan’s potash production tax. Continue reading
Saskatchewan government developing organ donor registry
The Saskatchewan government is creating an organ donor registry to encourage people to register their intent to donate. Continue reading
Former premier Brad Wall A-OK on Saskatchewan’s 2019-20 budget
Balancing the budget was part of a three-year plan that began in the 2017-18 budget. Total spending for the 2018-19 budget is forecasted at about $15 million. Continue reading
Tax credit unveiled for volunteer firefighters in Saskatchewan
The 2019-20 provincial budget contains new, non-refundable tax credits for volunteer firefighters in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
$706M budgeted for Saskatchewan’s highways and roads in 2019-20
The 2019-20 Saskatchewan budget invests $706.1 million in highways and roads with a focus on improving safety. Continue reading
Sask. government promises more support for mental health and addictions services
More treatment beds part of Saskatchewan government promise to mental health and addictions services in 2019-20 budget. Continue reading