Saskatchewan to continue using ‘birth alerts’ despite calls by MMIW inquiry to stop
Despite a call in the MMIWG national inquiry report to end the use of birth or hospital alerts, they will continue to be allowed in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Social Services
Saskatchewan launches new income support program
The Saskatchewan government says a new income support program will be client-friendly and allow clients to keep more of their earned income. Continue reading
Farm in the Dell opens second group home in Aberdeen, Sask.
Farm in the Dell in Aberdeen, Sask., helps residents learn homemaking, self-help and socialization skills while working on a farm. Continue reading
‘It’s better than nothing’: Outreach group calls for used tents to shelter homeless
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
After the Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement stopped taking new applicants last year, Carmichael Outreach says it’s been tough for those in need. Continue reading
FSIN welcomes federal proposed changes to Indigenous child welfare system
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
The FSIN wants a moratorium on Indigenous child placement in provincial foster care without consent and consultation. Continue reading
Sask. NDP call for child welfare review, Indigenous children’s advocate
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the provincial government to undertake a comprehensive review of child welfare legislation. Continue reading
Sask. man’s human rights complaint to get medical marijuana covered is denied
By Jacqueline Wilson Anchor
A Saskatchewan man’s human rights complaint to have his medical marijuana covered by social services is denied. A decision that’s ‘dismayed’ a U of S law professor. Continue reading
Saskatchewan changes rules for accessing birth registration information
New Saskatchewan regulations make it easier for adult adoptees and birth parents to access birth registration information. Continue reading
Canada Post: Saskatchewan puts measures in place for possible postal strike
The Saskatchewan government has a plan in place to make sure social services clients will still receive payments in the event of a work disruption at Canada Post. Continue reading