Although the spring melt is over, a number of Saskatchewan communities are still dealing with flood-related issues due to the above normal runoff.

Today, officials from all levels of government celebrated the start of construction of the much-anticipated Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan.  The gallery will be a vibrant community gathering place and will distinguish Saskatoon as an important international art destination.  It will also be a key element at Saskatoon’s River Landing and important to the ongoing revitalization of south downtown.

Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter highlights the importance of emergency preparedness as several communities are responding to flooding.

This spring First Nations and Métis youth will have an opportunity to participate in a dialogue on education and employment challenges, and identifying the types of supports they believe would be most helpful to them in achieving their goals.

The Ministry of Government Relations, in collaboration with various government ministries, agencies, Crown corporations and stakeholder groups are providing updates on the key steps the province and its partners are taking to mitigate and alleviate potential flooding across the province.

The Government of Saskatchewan has set an interim mill rate factor limit for the 2013 taxation year to support the equitable distribution of property taxes set by municipalities among property classes.