The Sask party highlighted program funding and celebrated school programs in their latest parliamentary report.
March is Agriculture Literacy Month and Rendez-vous de la Francophonie in Saskatchewan. In recognition, the province is celebrating their importance to culture and heritage.
“We are proud to educate future generations about their roots,” said the governing party.
The report was provided by Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young.
“Thank you to the many volunteers in our province who bring these events to life for the young and the young at heart,” she said.
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The province also highlighted the importance of adult education through Saskatchewan’s 51 post-secondary institutions. The Graduate Retention Program (GRP) now offers up to $24,000 in tax credits. The lifetime GRP maximum will increase by 20 per cent for students graduating on or after Oct. 1, 2024.
However, graduates must live and pay taxes in Saskatchewan to qualify. They receive tax credits over seven years and have 10 years to claim unused credits.
This month also marks the 60th anniversary of the Status of Women Office. Since 1964, the office has worked to improve workplace equality and maternity leave. It has also enhanced supports for women facing violence.
The Saskatchewan government and the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) also announced more than $34.4 million for rural road, bridge, and culvert projects.
“This supports the export of goods and resources originating in rural municipalities,” noted the document.
The Ministry of Highways will invest $12.6 million, with rural municipalities funding the remaining $21.7 million. Work begins in the 2025 construction season.
The province also reaffirmed its commitment to seniors. Additionally, Saskatchewan has committed $43 million to help seniors live in their communities. Initiatives include free home nursing, subsidized home care and long-term care, reduced ambulance costs, and a $25 cap on prescription drugs.
A second Ronald McDonald House is coming to Prince Albert. The government is providing $3.5 million for the project. Meanwhile, this will be the third Ronald McDonald House in the province. The long-standing Saskatoon location is being joined by a new facility in Regina and now one in Prince Albert.
Furthermore, the government expanded its commitment to school nutrition. Saskatchewan signed a three-year agreement under the National School Food Program.
“Nutrition at school contributes to positive student outcomes including:
improved academic work, initiative, class participation and problem solving,” said the Sask Party.
International relations remain a priority for Saskatchewan as Premier Scott Moe and Energy Minister Colleen Young attended CERAWeek 2025 in Houston.
While in Houston, their focus was on emphasizing Saskatchewan’s
world-class leadership in responsible energy development, sustainability and innovation.
At home, the government announced record Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS) funding. The 2025-26 budget will provide $361.8 million, an increase of $21.5 million from last year.
“MRS gives communities stable, predictable funding,” the government stated.
The funding comes from a portion of the provincial sales tax. Municipalities use it for essential services and strategic investments.
The province says these initiatives will help build a stronger Saskatchewan for the future.
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