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Sask. population up 18,000 over last year: StatsCan
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Saskatchewan grew faster in the first three months of 2008 than it has in any first quarter in decades, Statistics Canada says.

The federal agency's report on population released on Wednesday said in that quarter, Saskatchewan's population grew 0.35 per cent to an estimated 1,010,146. It was the second highest rate of growth among the provinces, with Alberta taking the top spot with 0.41 per cent.

Although Saskatchewan was long a place that was losing population to Alberta and other provinces, that trend began to turn around in 2006.

From the end of March 2007 until the end of March 2008, the provincial population grew by close to 18,000 people.

Provincial government officials were hailing the latest statistics on Friday as another sign that prosperity is taking hold in Saskatchewan.

"Saskatchewan's job opportunities and quality of life are attracting thousands of people from other provinces and other countries," Rob Norris, the minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour, said in a news release.

Among the newcomers are Nicole Hassen and Jason Beaumont, who are excited about moving into their own home in Regina after living in relatively cramped quarters in Calgary.

"It was pretty tough to get accommodations," Hassen said. "This is a huge step for us, starting our lives together."

According to Statistics Canada, the population jump is due to record numbers in immigration, interprovincial migration and non-permanent resident net inflows.

Sask. oil and gas rights sale generates $143M for treasury

I met premiere Wall at a event a month ago. He told me to call him Brad. I just know a guy that down to earth will share the wealth with us the poor people. I just know it . Please Brad share the wealth with the little people. Help us ! More money to the those who need it. Those who need a home also those work for a living.

Sask. oil and gas rights sale generates $143M for treasury

Last Updated: Thursday, June 12, 2008 11:35 AM CT
CBC News
So far this year, oil and gas rights sales have generated $605.4 million for the provincial treasury. (CBC)
The Saskatchewan government's June sale of oil and natural gas rights has raised $142.5 million, the third-biggest sale in history.
It's also the third consecutive month that sales have topped $100 million, the first time that has ever happened, the provincial government said. So far this year, the province has made $605.4 million on oil and gas rights sales, compared with $250.3 million for the entire year last year.
Companies bid on properties and pay the province money for the right to drill for oil and gas.
The Weyburn-Estevan area was responsible for $132.5 million of the proceeds. Also attracting interest was the Kindersley-Kerrobert area, which had $7.1 million in sales, followed by the Lloydminster area at $2 million and the Swift Current area at over $900,000.
The sales take place every two months. The next one will be held on Aug. 11, at which time oilsands exploration permits — something relatively new for Saskatchewan — will also be up for grabs.

Last Updated: Thursday, June 12, 2008 11:35 AM CT
CBC News
So far this year, oil and gas rights sales have generated $605.4 million for the provincial treasury. (CBC)
The Saskatchewan government's June sale of oil and natural gas rights has raised $142.5 million, the third-biggest sale in history.
It's also the third consecutive month that sales have topped $100 million, the first time that has ever happened, the provincial government said. So far this year, the province has made $605.4 million on oil and gas rights sales, compared with $250.3 million for the entire year last year.
Companies bid on properties and pay the province money for the right to drill for oil and gas.
The Weyburn-Estevan area was responsible for $132.5 million of the proceeds. Also attracting interest was the Kindersley-Kerrobert area, which had $7.1 million in sales, followed by the Lloydminster area at $2 million and the Swift Current area at over $900,000.
The sales take place every two months. The next one will be held on Aug. 11, at which time oilsands exploration permits — something relatively new for Saskatchewan — will also be up for grabs.