Category: Saskatchewan

approximately 100 million to 66 million years ago. During the late Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million to 66 million years ago, most of the land recognized today as the province of Saskatchewan was underwater. The Western Interior Seaway stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean, effectively splitting North America into halves. What […]

Farmers are exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST) when purchasing certain farm supplies and equipment. Some purchases are automatically exempt, while others require the farmer to certify that the goods purchased will be used solely in the operation of their farm. What items are PST exempt in Saskatchewan? Examples of non-taxable items: basic groceries, reading […]

Effective April 1, 2022, the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) exemption for books and digital or similar electronic equivalents is extended to audio recordings of exempt reading materials. Is there PST on books in Saskatchewan? PST exempt goods include: Books and magazines. Agricultural equipment. Are books PST exempt in Canada? Publications that do not meet the […]

Built from rapid influxes of immigrants beginning in the 19th century and continuing through to today, the population of Saskatchewan represents a wide range of origins. Some of the most prominent origins identified are German, Irish, Ukranian, First Nations, Scottish, English, French, Metis, Norwegian and Chinese. What are people in Saskatchewan known for? Saskatchewan has […]

To get a Class 5 driver’s licence, you must: be able to drive a vehicle safely and properly. New Saskatchewan residents surrender your out-of-province driver’s licence. pay applicable driver’s licence fees. provide proof of your residency status. provide proof of your driving experience: provide your claims history. How long does it take to get driving […]

There’s an allowable amount of income that you can earn before you must start paying taxes. That is called the “basic personal amount” or “BPA.” For the 2022 tax year, the federal basic personal amount (BPA) is $14,398, while the Saskatchewan BPA amount is $16,615. What qualifies as low income in Saskatchewan? Saskatchewan low‑income tax […]

Although there are options for low-income residents in Saskatchewan to access coverage for dental services, there are limitations to who can access these services. For example, non-working and low-income seniors, and working, low-income adults are not covered by Saskatchewan low-income dental benefits. Does Saskatchewan have free dental care? In Saskatchewan, routine dental services are not […]

According to the Psychological Society of Saskatchewan, the recommended fee for Psychological services provided by Psychologists registered with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists is $200.00 per hour (effective 2022). Is therapy free in Saskatchewan? Call Counselling Connect Saskatchewan for free access to rapid access counselling sessions. Call Kids Help Phone – Offers professional counselling, information […]

The Drug Plan was established to: Provide coverage to Saskatchewan residents for quality pharmaceutical products of proven therapeutic effectiveness. Reduce the direct cost of prescription drugs to Saskatchewan residents. Reduce the cost of drug materials. How does the Saskatchewan drug plan Work? Drug Cost Assistance The Special Support Program is an income-tested program that helps […]

Can chiropractors make a diagnosis?Chiropractors diagnose and treat many different spinal disorders that cause musculoskeletal or nerve pain. Similar to other types of doctors, a chiropractor performs a physical and neurological examination as part of his or her process of making an accurate diagnosis.