SASKATCHEWAN BUILDS FUTURE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT WORKFORCE
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What a pleasure this past week to welcome the first students to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. It is indeed a proud moment for Saskatchewan. As Minister of Advanced Education, this program reflects our governments commitment to expanding high-quality, locally delivered education that meets the evolving needs of our communities and creates rewarding career pathways for Saskatchewan students.
Saskatchewan is taking another step forward in strengthening its health care workforce with the launch of a new training program for Physician Assistants (PAs). Twenty new students have joined the University of Saskatchewan's (USask) College of Medicine in the first cohort of the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program. This milestone is a bold step in Saskatchewan's plan to train and recruit PAs right here at home.
PAs are health professionals who have taken advanced training to practise medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, often within a multidisciplinary health team.
"Welcoming the first students to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is a proud moment for Saskatchewan," Advanced Education Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said. "This program reflects our commitment to expanding high-quality, locally delivered education that meets the evolving needs of our communities and creates rewarding career pathways for Saskatchewan students."
NORTH SASKATOON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
The NSBA hosted an excellent evening at Mosaic in Regina for Popcorn and Entrepreneurs II.
The evening was a first for Regina. It was an incredible evening celebrating Paul and Carol Hill. It was wonderful that several colleagues were in attendance.
Well done NSBA! Congratulations again Paul and Carol.
SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT
I had the pleasure of representing our government to announce the launch of the province's new School Playground Equipment Grant program, which has begun accepting applications. The program aims to support the creation of safe, accessible playgrounds on school-operated property throughout Saskatchewan. Eligible projects can receive up to $50,000 in matching funds to build a new playground or use funds to add new equipment or replace existing components.
Minster of Parks, Culture and Sport Alana Ross held a similar event in Regina.
The application period for the School Playground Equipment Grant program is now
open.
With a $3.75M annual investment over the next four years, this program will support the creation of safe, accessible playgrounds on school property throughout Saskatchewan.
Eligible projects can receive up to $50,000 in matching funds, available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be administered in partnership with the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA).
The online grant application and supporting guidelines will be available through the SPRA Online Grant Platform at https://www.spra.sk.ca/funding/spra-grants/.
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