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Saskatchewan has launched a new initiative aimed at expanding the role of Nurse Practitioners in the province’s primary care system.

The provincial government issued a call Monday for expressions of interest (EOIs) from Nurse Practitioners (NPs) interested in providing publicly funded health services. The initiative is designed to improve access to primary care and allow NPs to work to the full extent of their training and expertise.

Two new seasonal drop-in centres will open in Saskatoon on June 15 to support individuals experiencing homelessness, including youth aged 16 and older.

The centres are part of a partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) and the City of Saskatoon. One site will operate during the day for adults, while the other will provide overnight services for youth.

The federal and Saskatchewan governments are teaming up with the Canadian Red Cross to deliver support to communities displaced by wildfires across the province.

On Tuesday, the Government of Canada announced it will match donations made to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal. The matching funds will be retroactive to May 30 and will continue for 30 days.

In addition, the Government of Saskatchewan will immediately provide $15 million to the Red Cross to work with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency in delivering aid to wildfire evacuees.

The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed June as Deafblind Awareness Month, recognizing the unique experiences of people in the Deafblind community and the organizations that support them.

Saskatchewan is stepping up its role in Canada’s nuclear energy sector as the University of Saskatchewan hosts a prestigious international training program this week.

The Canadian National Nuclear Energy Management School (NEMS), a two-week intensive offered by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is being held outside Ontario for the first time. The program runs from May 26 to June 6 at the university’s Saskatoon campus.

May 19–25 marked Myopia Awareness Week, a global initiative to shine a spotlight on one of the most pressing vision health issues today. The campaign aims to raise awareness about myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, its causes, impacts, and the importance of early detection and management.

The Saskatchewan government is launching a new bursary to support young business owners across the province. Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding announced the Young Entrepreneur Bursary on Tuesday alongside Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Prabha Ramaswamy.

The bursary will provide up to 57 entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 with $5,000 each to support business development. Applicants must have been in operation for 10 years or less. The province is committing $285,000 annually for three years, plus administrative costs, to fund the program.

The Saskatchewan government is spending $9.2 million to begin repairs and renovations on nearly 300 provincially owned social housing units in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert.

The funding is part of the 2025-26 provincial budget and will support multi-year projects aimed at making more units available for rent.

"Making rent-ready social housing units available across the province is a top priority," Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said. "This year's investment will increase the number of rentable units, reduce vacancies and meet the needs of larger families."

Five more Saskatchewan high schools will receive mental health programming this fall as part of the province’s expanded Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) initiative.

Education Minister Everett Hindley and Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr announced the expansion Tuesday, naming Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon, Rossignol High School in Île-à-la-Crosse, Martensville High School, Holy Rosary High School in Lloydminster and Swift Current Composite High School as the new additions.

Saskatchewan led the country in job growth last month and posted the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, according to new labour force figures released Friday by Statistics Canada.

The province added 21,100 jobs year-over-year in April, an increase of 3.6 per cent—the highest percentage increase among provinces. Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate sat at 4.3 per cent, well below the national average of 6.9 per cent.