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Check out what's happening in Saskatoon Willowgrove and throughout the Province! PREMIER SCOTT MOE MEETS WITH PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU CTV News Regina, November 12: Ottawa: Premier Scott Moe has expressed his disappointment with how his meeting with the Prime Minister went. "We have provided some options for (Trudeau) to support the people of the province and today I did not hear a commitment to moving forward on those items, " said Moe. Top of the agenda were the Premier's previously stated priorities, outlined in a series of letters sent to the Prime Minister following the election that saw the Liberals entirely shut out of Saskatchewan and Alberta. Read the remainder of the story by CTV here or watch the video of Premier Moe here.

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Page 1: PREMIER SCOTT MOE MEETS WITH PRIME MINISTER … › files › ppovnov12_2019.pdfon the regulations and how to best address flavoured vaping products.” Over the next months, the Ministry

Check out what's happening in Saskatoon Willowgrove and throughout the Province!

PREMIER SCOTT MOE MEETS WITH PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU

CTV News Regina, November 12: Ottawa: Premier Scott Moe has expressed his disappointment

with how his meeting with the Prime Minister went.

"We have provided some options for (Trudeau) to support the people of the province and today I

did not hear a commitment to moving forward on those items, " said Moe.

Top of the agenda were the Premier's previously stated priorities, outlined in a series of letters

sent to the Prime Minister following the election that saw the Liberals entirely shut out of

Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Read the remainder of the story by CTV here or watch the video of Premier Moe here.

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SASKATOON REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY RECOGNIZES THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

It was an honour to lay a wreath on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan at the 2019

Remembrance Day Service held at SaskTel Centre.

This year's ceremony incorporated the theme past, present and future. Thousands gathered to

remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those currently serving in the military.

Saskatoon Willowgrove constituents Brad Sylvester and Wade MacBain also laid wreaths.

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Global News: “It’s certainly an honour … to receive the salute. But being a cadet, I represent the

future. Hopefully, as part of the future we can do more for our country,” said Cdt. David Huang,

one of the cadets who took part in the ceremony.

The ceremony held in Saskatoon is one of the largest indoor Remembrance Day events across

the country. Several Remembrance Day Services were held across our province and were

attended by many that showed respect and remembered those who have given their lives in

service to our country. Lest we Forget.

PULSE ON POLITICS - PREMIER SCOTT MOE WILL SPEAK ABOUT THE NEXT DECADE OF GROWTH

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Premier Scott Moe will speak about The Next Decade of Growth: Over the last 12 years,

Saskatchewan has enjoyed a period of sustained growth not seen since the 1920s. More people,

more jobs and a growing economy have meant a better quality of life for everyone in

Saskatchewan. Now, as we prepare to enter the 2020's, your Government wants to ensure this

growth continues. Premier Scott Moe will release the Saskatchewan Government's new Growth

Plan for the next decade of growth.

When: November 14, 2019

Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Where: Prairieland Park

Register at: https://saskatoonchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/4881 or call

Treena at 306.664.0712 for additional information.

PROVINCE SUPPORTS NEWCOMERS IN OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT

The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing its partnership with the Regina Open Door

Society (RODS) to assist newcomers to the province in overcoming cultural and language

barriers to employment.

The Employment Readiness program helps prepare newcomers reach employment readiness in

order to find and maintain ongoing employment, as well as reach self-sufficiency in job search,

career decision making, employment planning, labour market attachment and job

management. RODS and the Employment Readiness program will help up to 1,000 newcomers to

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the Regina area from June 2019 to May 2020.

“By helping newcomers become fully engaged in our economy, we can help fulfill their potential,

and ours as a province,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison

said. “Programs like Employment Readiness help newcomers successfully integrate into our

communities, as well as ensure employers have access to people with the right skills at the right

time.”

Read more here.

PROVINCE HOLDS SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS

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Premier Scott Moe gathered with dignitaries, veterans and members of the Saskatchewan public

service in the Rotunda of the Legislative Building last week to remember public servants who

have given their lives in times of war and to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the

beginning of the Second World War.

The service paid tribute to those who heeded the call to protect our country and sacrificed their

lives for our freedom.

“Eighty years ago, brave men and women from Saskatchewan and across Canada stood together

to defend our country during the Second World War,” Moe said. “Too many of them never made

it home. Today, we remember those who fell and those who returned home, all of whom fought to

ensure our freedom.”

Following the service, the Premier laid a wreath at the Saskatchewan War Memorial, which is

located on the Legislative grounds to the west of the Legislative Building. The memorial lists the

names of Saskatchewan’s fallen soldiers over the generations.

The Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial, managed by the Saskatchewan War Memorial

Committee, is an online website to commemorate Saskatchewan citizens who lost their lives in

war. The site features more than 11,000 war casualties and their stories. The site complements

the physical war memorial.

To find our more about the Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial, please visit www.svwm.ca

MORE THAN 11,000 NEW JOBS CREATED YEAR-OVER-YEAR

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According to the most recent Statistics Canada data, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate is down

from last year and from last month.

In October 2019, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 per cent, down from 6.1 per

cent in October 2018 and down from 5.3 per cent in September 2019. The national average was

5.5 per cent. October marks Saskatchewan’s 15th consecutive month of job growth, with year-

over-year employment rising by 11,100 jobs, an increase of 1.9 per cent. Female employment

increased by 5,700 (+2.2 per cent) and off-reserve Aboriginal employment increased by 4,400 (+9.5

per cent).

“Saskatchewan continues to experience one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country and

below the national average, despite external headwinds,” Immigration and Career Training

Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Our government is committed to ensuring Saskatchewan

remains the best place in Canada to live, work and raise a family. A growing Saskatchewan is a

strong Saskatchewan.”

Click here to read the entire news release.

AMENDMENTS TO SASKATCHEWAN'S TOBACCO CONTROL ACT TO LIMIT VAPING PASSED

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November 6, amendments to The Tobacco Control Act were passed unanimously by the

Legislative Assembly allowing the province to move quickly to ensure regulation of vaping and

vaping products is in line with existing tobacco legislation.

“Quick passage of this legislation demonstrates how important it is to further protect our youth

from vaping,” Health Minister Jim Reiter said. “I want to thank our partners and health

stakeholders for their support for this legislation and look forward to consulting with them again

on the regulations and how to best address flavoured vaping products.”

Over the next months, the Ministry of Health will proceed with the necessary supporting

regulations to address both the restrictions on vaping and vaping products and the

enforcement. New signage prohibiting vaping will be made available for public buildings, retail

locations and school properties. It is anticipated that The Tobacco Control Act amendments and

supporting regulations will be in force in early 2020.

Introduced on November 5, the amendments in Bill 182 will:

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• restrict the sale of vapour/e-cigarette devices and products to individuals 18 years of age

and older;

• prohibit the display of vapour/e-cigarette products in a retail business where young

persons have access;

• restrict the use of vapour/e-cigarette products in and around public buildings, including

schools and school grounds, in the same manner as our provincial tobacco legislation;

• prohibit the sale of vapour/e-cigarette products from specified facilities such as

amusement parks, arcades, and theatres where youth frequent; and

• restrict advertising of vapour/e-cigarette products in the same manner as tobacco

products by prohibiting advertising signs and promotional signs in areas where young

persons can enter.

GOVERNMENT WORKS TO ESTABLISH COMMITTEE ON CLASS SIZE AND COMPOSITION

November 6, Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant released terms of reference

to education sector partners that will be used to develop a framework to guide class size and

composition practices in Prekindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms.

The Ministry of Education will work to establish the Provincial Committee on Class Size and

Composition and host the first meeting before the end of the month.

“I have heard from parents, teachers and staff that our classrooms are more complex than ever,”

Wyant said. “I look forward to the work of this committee helping to develop solutions to guide

class size and composition planning in our schools.”

The Provincial Committee on Class Size and Composition will be comprised of representatives

from various education partners, including:

• parents;

• academics;

• professional staff;

• the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation;

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• the Saskatchewan School Boards Association; and

• the Ministry of Education.

The committee will be expected to construct a framework on class size and composition with the

intention of implementing recommendations for the 2020-21 school year.

RETAIL LIQUOR PERMITS AVAILABLE SOON IN FIRST ONLINE AUCTION

The first auctions for available retail liquor store permits in Saskatchewan begin November 27

with bids closing on December 6. Communities included in the first round of auctions are

Estevan, Martensville, Melfort, Weyburn and Warman.

“We have received a fair amount of interest since first announcing the population-based policy to

allocate additional liquor permits earlier this year,” Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan

Liquor and Gaming Authority Gene Makowsky said. “The online auction process is a way to

allocate the permits efficiently and transparently so that new permittees can complete the

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application process and open for business in a timely manner.”

In May 2019, the government announced changes that outline how additional retail liquor permits

are distributed in Saskatchewan. The availability of permits is determined by the population of

the community and the number of current retailers operating. A community must have a

minimum population of 500 to be eligible for a retail liquor permit.

For additional information and to see links to the auction process, click here.

SASKATCHEWAN COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM PROGRAM TO SUPPORT VETERANS

The Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program is well-received by the military

service clubs it is intended to help. The $100,000 program, announced last November by Premier

Scott Moe, is fully subscribed, with 25 organizations receiving funding grants to tackle much-

needed repairs and upgrades to buildings and equipment.

“These grants support the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command (Legion) and the

Saskatchewan Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS) properties around the province,”

Parks, Culture, and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “In many cases, the surrounding areas

also benefit, as many facilities are also community spaces, in addition to their important role of

serving veterans.”

The program was implemented as part of the 2019-20 budget to provide funding grants to

registered, non-profit military service clubs, Legion branches and ANAVETS units based in

Saskatchewan.

The grant program strengthens and contributes to the long-term sustainability of military service

clubs as well as engage, promote and inspire not only the veterans, but their families and

communities.

“These funds have been put to good use across the province and have provided sustainability to

branches and units,” Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command President Keith Andrews

said. “We thank the provincial government for honouring the sacrifices of those who provided us

with our freedom.”

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The Legion and ANAVETS are an integral part of Saskatchewan communities. The program

repairs and upgrades allow for military clubs to continue serving as community hubs, to support

the important work of veterans and to help keep the memory of fallen heroes alive.

SASKATOON IS GETTING AN ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS TUNNEL WITH OVER 50,000 TWINKLING LIGHTS THIS MONTH

Saskatoon is about to get a whole lot more magical. If you're not in the Christmas spirit yet, you

will once you hear this. Christmas Glow is coming to Saskatchewan and setting up the

enchanting Saskatoon Glow Gardens from November 21 to December 28. The glorious holiday

experience will take place at the World Trade Center Saskatoon at Prairieland Park.

Bring together the people you love to stroll, laugh and play under the twinkle of half a million

lights. Glow's playgrounds and interactive features will entertain the kids for hours, while Glow’s

illuminated sculptures are the perfect backdrop for selfies and family photos.

Our Market showcases the best local artisans, produce and boutique businesses, alongside

delicious options from local food trucks, breweries, and wineries.

Experience a family-friendly indoor wonderland as you celebrate the magic of Christmas and help

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the elves uncover Santa's lost presents! Enjoy interactive light gardens, illuminated structures,

delicious food, festive drinks, and daily live entertainment all under the twinkle of a million lights.

It’s all the magic and wonder of an outdoor seasonal festival, hosted inside their cozy and

spacious venue. Check their website for daily hours of operation

www.glowgardens.com/saskatoon-christmas/ or their facebook page here.

World Trade Center Saskatoon at Prairieland Park

PROVINCIAL CAPITAL COMMISSION MARKS 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY WITH VETERAN CARE PACKAGES

November 7th, Provincial Military Liaison and Moose Jaw-Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence marked

75 years since Canadian soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy with a century-old tradition

of care packages for soldiers.

“During the First and Second World War, a popular activity in North America was to send care kits

of stitchery, knitting, letters and snacks to soldiers on the front lines to raise morale and thank

them for protecting our rights and freedoms at home,” Lawrence said. “Today, we continue to

mark the sacrifice and service of our Canadian Forces by providing modern care kits to

veterans.”

The Provincial Capital Commission leads this initiative in partnership with the Regina Stitchery

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Guild, Royal Canadian Legion and the UnderstandUs mental health initiative. Kits include a letter

of thanks and encouragement, hand-crafted scarf and cross-stitch ornament, UnderstandUs ball

cap and the information cards How to Help Yourself and How to Help Others. Read more here.

WCB COVERAGE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE NEW FORMS OF CANCER FOR FIREFIGHTERS

Photo credit CTV news

Starting November 15, professional and volunteer firefighters will be able to access Workers’

Compensation coverage for six additional cancers. In addition, an amendment will come into

force to enable Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) claimants to access their entire claim file.

The amendments, which were announced last December, adds prostate, skin, breast, cervical and

ovarian cancer as well as multiple myeloma to the list of occupational diseases with presumptive

coverage for firefighters.

“We value the work that our firefighters do and continue to do every day to keep the province

safe,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. “We know the risks that

they face and want to continue to provide the supports they need by updating and expanding

their WCB coverage.”

Click here to read the entire news release and to learn more about filing a claim.

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TIME TO GET YOUR FLU VACCINE

It’s flu season! Time to get your flu vaccine to help prevent yourself and those around you from

getting sick. Clinics are happening now across the province. Visit www.4flu.ca to find a clinic date

and time near you. Some local pharmacies also offer the flu shot to people over 5 years of age. If

a child is below 5 they have to go to a public health clinic or office.

HELP KEEP SASKATCHEWAN'S WILDLIFE POPULATION STRONG!

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In Saskatchewan it is illegal to sell, barter, trade or buy wild meat and fish whether online or in-

person. This is trafficking and can result in fines and licence suspensions.

If you see or suspect the illegal sale of wild meat or fish, please report to Saskatchewan’s Turn In

Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or www.saskatchewan.ca/tipp.

Help keep Saskatchewan’s wildlife population strong!

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STRESS AWARENESS

There are a lot of different ways of managing stress yourself, but you can’t always do it alone.

Help is available if you need it.

You can learn more about mental health, including how to access services, at

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/accessing-health-care-services/mental-health-and-

addictions-support-services/mental-health-support.

RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN - MADD CANADA

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Reminding us all what this is all about. Our #ProjectRedRibbon materials feature the Van de Vorst

family. Jordan, Chanda and their beautiful children, Kamryn, 5, and Miguire, 2, were killed in an

impaired driving crash in 2016. Please drive sober or arrange a sober ride home.

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Get your red ribbon today and make your pledge to always drive sober. Contact your local

Chapter or Community Leader http://bit.ly/2pXGHhv or [email protected] to get your red ribbons.

#ProjectRedRibbon

MOVEMBER FLAG RAISING IN FRONT OF THE SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING TODAY

A flag-raising ceremony was held this morning to commemorate Movember bringing attention to

men's health.

HAFFORD / BLAINE LAKE VIKINGS ARE THE 2019 2A SIX MAN PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS!

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Congratulations to high schools participating in Provincial Football finals across the province

this past weekend.

It was a pleasure to attend the game in Wynyard last Saturday between the Hafford / Blaine Lake

Vikings and the Wynyard Golden Bears.

It was a cold day in Wynyard but the hospitality was warm! I was honoured to present the

Provincial Championship trophy to the Hafford / Blaine Lake Vikings along with gold medals. The

Wynyard Golden Bears received the runner up trophy and silver medals.

Congratulations to players from both teams, the coaches, parents and spectators who braved the

cold to cheer their teams on.

SASKATCHEWAN SEEKS NEW INNOVATION AND LABOUR MARKET OPPORTUNITIES IN EUROPE

Efforts to drive new innovation and economic development activity in the province will get a

boost this week. Saskatchewan industry and government leaders are in Germany and France to

look for opportunities at two of the largest events of their kind.

“Germany’s AgriTechnica is the world’s premiere showcase for new technology and innovation in

agriculture,” Innovation Saskatchewan and Advanced Education Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor

said. “Given the rapid growth of Saskatchewan’s agriculture technology sector, this is where we

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need to be. Our ag-tech companies can find business partners and investors here that will help

them access global markets.”

More than 450,000 visitors from 130 countries will visit the trade fair over the course of the

week. The event features 2,750 exhibitors from 51 countries. Saskatchewan Trade and Export

Partnership members work with the Ministry of Trade and Export Development annually to

develop a Saskatchewan presence at the show.

“Trade relationships are so critical for our province,” Beaudry-Mellor said. “When you live in a

place that globally exports 70 per cent of what it produces, you need strong international

relationships to remain competitive.”

Read the entire news release here.

A CELEBRATION OF MULTICULTURAL HEROES

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Released on November 12, 2019The Government of Saskatchewan and the Multicultural Council

of Saskatchewan (MCoS) is celebrating the importance of multiculturalism in our province with

Saskatchewan Multicultural Week from November 16-24, 2019.

“Cultural diversity begins with the many First Nations that call Saskatchewan home,” Parks,

Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “Our population has grown steadily since the

first settlers came in search of a better life. Today’s immigration continues to diversify and

strengthen our labour force, bringing entrepreneurial spirit and energy. Saskatchewan

Multicultural Week is a celebration of this growing diversity.”

The annual week-long celebration kicks off with Multicultural Honours on November 16 at 2 p.m.

at Government House in Regina, hosted by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty.

Read the entire news release here.

NEW TRAINING FOR SCHOOL DIVISION STAFF WILL HELP BUILD SAFE AND INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Today, Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant was joined in Regina by Respect

Group Co-founder Sheldon Kennedy, to announce the new Respect in School training for

teachers, school staff and volunteers. The training, which will be available in a few weeks, is

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being offered at no cost to all school divisions, First Nation education authorities and

independent schools.

“We are happy to partner with Respect Group to make this valuable training available to all school

staff in Saskatchewan,” Wyant said. “We understand the importance of ensuring safe and

welcoming learning environments for everyone, and this training will further support the adult

leaders in our schools to better understand and act on complex issues.”The Ministry of Education

is partnering with Respect Group to deliver the 90-minute online personal development training

course. The training will be available over the next two years and includes content on preventing,

identifying, responding to and reporting incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment and

discrimination in schools.

Click here to read more.

CP HOLIDAY TRAIN COMING THROUGH SASKATOON DECEMBER 4TH

The CP Holiday Train is scheduled to arrive in Saskatoon!

When: December 4, 2019 at 8:35 PM

Where: the overpass on 7th Avenue North, corner of Warburton and 7th Avenue North.

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There will be a performance by Scott Helman and Madeline Merlo at 8:45 PM - 9:15 PM.

REPORT FROM THE LEGISLATURE

November 7th - Your government is committed to reducing the length of time people are waiting

for surgery.

Reducing surgical wait times has long been a priority for our government, dating back to the

successful Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative which took the longest surgical wait times in Canada

to among the very shortest.

Wait times in Saskatchewan have been increasing again due to additional patients needing

surgery, not due to fewer surgeries being performed in Saskatchewan. We will work to improve

wait times for patients through $10 million in new funding.

Approximately 1,700 additional surgeries will be performed before the end of March 2020. These

surgeries include cataracts, hip and knee replacements, gynecological surgeries, dental, and ear

nose throat procedures.

The number of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) cardiac procedures will also grow

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by 60 per cent. TAVI is an option for patients who require aortic valve replacement and are not

candidates for open-heart surgery.

To meet the March 2020 target, the Saskatchewan Health Authority will increase surgical hours in

hospitals and also increase contracted volumes with third-party facilities. While the majority of

surgeries will occur in Regina and Saskatoon where some of the longest wait times exist, they will

be expanded to other centres as well.

In addition to action on surgical waits, we have unanimously passed amendments to The Tobacco

Control Act. This allows the province to move quickly to ensure regulation of vaping and vaping

products is in line with existing tobacco legislation.

Introduced on November 5, the amendments in Bill 182 will:

· restrict the sale of vapour/e-cigarette devices and products to individuals 18 years of age and

older;

· prohibit the display of vapour/e-cigarette products in a retail business where young persons

have access;

· restrict the use of vapour/e-cigarette products in and around public buildings, including schools

and school grounds, in the same manner as our provincial tobacco legislation;

· prohibit the sale of vapour/e-cigarette products from specified facilities such as amusement

parks, arcades, and theatres where youth frequent; and

· restrict advertising of vapour/e-cigarette products in the same manner as tobacco products by

prohibiting advertising signs and promotional signs in areas where young persons can enter.

Quick passage of this legislation demonstrates how important it is to further protect our youth

from vaping. We look forward to consulting with partners and health stakeholders on the

regulations and how best to address flavoured vaping products.

In the coming months, the Ministry of Health will proceed with the necessary supporting

regulations to address both the restrictions on vaping and vaping products and the enforcement.

New signage prohibiting vaping will be made available for public buildings, retail locations and

school properties.

It is anticipated that The Tobacco Control Act amendments and supporting regulations will be in

force in early 2020.

Your Saskatchewan Party government has more than doubled health care funding since 2007,

and our focus on recruiting and retaining medical professionals has resulted in about 3,800 more

nurses and nearly 900 more doctors practicing across the province.

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We have invested over $1.6 billion into needed health care infrastructure. These funds have

allowed our government to open five new or replacement hospitals, 13 long-term care centres,

and fund 20 additional major capital projects.

Earlier this year, our government announced that the Weyburn Hospital replacement project and

the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital redevelopment project will be entering their final planning

stages.

In March, our government delivered on its commitment to mental health with the 284-bed

Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford and, for the first time ever, Saskatchewan has its own

children’s hospital – the new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon.

From record funding for mental health and addictions services to enhanced supports for seniors

and those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, health care remains a top priority for our

government. We will continue to prioritize program spending and strengthen health care for all

Saskatchewan people.

• Regina Open Door Society and the Employment Readiness program will help up to 1,000

newcomers to the Regina area from June, 2019 to May, 2020.

• The government provides Estevan Diversified Services with more than $3 million

annually to help support people with intellectual disabilities.

• Innovation Saskatchewan crow-sources ideas from local innovators through the

innovation challenge program to resolve challenges or capture opportunities for citizens.

• The Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial is an online website that features more than

11,000 Saskatchewan citizen war casualties and their stories.

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I appreciate any opportunity to make a positive difference in my constituency. Your

phone calls, letters, and emails make a big difference in keeping me informed on

the issues that matter to you.

If you would like me to recognize anyone or have your event mentioned in this

newsletter, please don't hesitate to call or email me.

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NSBA Luncheon Series with Mayor Charlie Clark

When: November 14

Where: Prairieland Park, Registration at 11:30 am

Click here for ticket information

29th Annual Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade

Where: Downtown Saskatoon, watch for the official parade route

When: Sunday, November 17th at 1:00 pm

Click here for details / updates

Festival of Trees

When: November 22 - November 30

Where: Western Development Museum

Click here for information

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Our Best to You Art & Craft Sale

When: November 22 - 24

Where: Prairieland Park Hall E

For additional information, click here

Sask Country Showcase

When: Thursday, November 29 - 7 pm

Where: TCU Place

Ticket information here

BHP Enchanted Forest 21st Holiday Light Tour

When: November 16th - January (Saskatchewan Blue Cross "LightWalk",

November 15th)

Where: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo

Click here for details

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