Promises Kept

1)  Reducing provincial debt.
2)  Reduction in income tax.
3)  Reduction in property tax.
4)  $2.3 billion investment in infrastructure.
5)  Long-term solution to municipal revenue sharing.

Westgate Heights Attainable Housing Inc. celebrated their groundbreaking today. The new housing complex will consist of 34 units (32 townhouse and two accessible units) located close to services and amenities.

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will be the first to see two new exhibits during their visit to Regina on May 23.

The completion of the Misinipiy Integrated Land Use Plan, developed in partnership by the Ministry of Environment and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, was celebrated in La Ronge today.

Premier Brad Wall announced today that the provincial government is moving forward on the next phase to replace three aging long-term care homes built in Swift Current in the 1950s and 1960s.

A key ceremony was held in Regina today to welcome a new Habitat for Humanity Regina partner family to their new home.

Saskatchewan residents are advised to take precautions to minimize the risk of exposure to hantavirus with the camping and seeding season now unfolding.

The Government of Saskatchewan signed agreements between Canada, Saskatchewan and each of Sakimay and Cowessess First Nations to settle flood claims against Canada at Crooked Lake.

The Ministry of Social Services has renewed its agreements with the Regina and Saskatoon Police Services to investigate fraud referrals.

Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris today celebrated impressive student enrolment and completion numbers at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (SIIT).

Twenty-two per cent of the 2012 crop has been seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report.

Kidney Transplant Program Partially Resumes

Health care is the number one issue for Saskatchewan people. Our government is taking steps to ensure the action we take reflects that priority. We recently announced the partial resumption of the Kidney Transplant Program. Saskatchewan residents, who are receiving a living related donor kidney transplant, can soon have their surgery in Saskatchewan. A review of the Kidney Transplant Program was undertaken by the Saskatchewan Transplant Steering Committee. The Saskatchewan Renal Transplant Program Review report makes several recommendations aimed at improving services in the future.

Our government has also increased program funding by up to $2 million to assist with initiatives such as recruiting additional surgeons and promoting organ donation.

If a new entertainment facility were to be built in Saskatchewan, we now know where. Our government recently reached an agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway to secure an area in downtown Regina for a new facility. Although this conditional sale agreement does not mean that the proposed facility is going to be built, it does mean that a location is in place if a decision is reached to build the facility. make a final decision this fall on the future of the entertainment facility. Discussions for financial contributions are underway with the federal government, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and City of Regina.

With another CFL season well underway, the province is again showing its Rider Pride. In recognition of the world’s best fans, our government declared September 4, 2010 as Rider Fan Day. The cheering of Rider fans have helped sack quarterbacks, stop the running game and throw opposition receivers off their game. The Riders and their fans are an important part of what makes Saskatchewan such a great province. Activities on Rider Fan Day included a parade along the “Green Mile” from Mosaic Stadium to the provincial Legislature and the unveiling of works of art by Rider fans.