Sask Polytech receives $840K from Westridge to support carpentry education at Saskatoon campus

Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Time to Rise campaign has received an $840K gift from Westridge Construction. This donation will be used to support carpentry education at the new Joseph A Remai Saskatoon Campus. It includes $750K for the creation of the Westridge Construction Carpentry Workshop in the Skilled Trades and Technology building, and $90K in awards to […]

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the official launch of Saskatchewan Open Education Resources, which provides access to academic resources from SK postsecondary institutions. The resources—developed by faculty members at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan—include free textbooks, manuals, and video/audio files. “Open education resources are important tools that help […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is reportedly laying off 27 full- and part-time employees. In a statement, the institution said that it is “facing a decrease in international student enrolment and a reduction in revenues, which directly impacts programming and budgets” as well as economic uncertainty created by tariffs. It added that this decision follows an operational review […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic will introduce a new Respiratory Therapy diploma program with 20 seats in Fall 2026. The three-year program will begin at the Regina campus, where students will learn how to diagnose, treat, and manage cardio-respiratory patients. It will combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning opportunities in simulation centres and clinical placements. “We are excited […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received $800K from the RBC Foundation to train the next generation of sustainable energy workers. This donation will allow Sask Polytech to enhance its programming and course materials to equip students to support the transition to a net-zero economy. The institution will focus on developing additional electives, new micro-credentials, and customized training […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE), making it the first polytechnic to partner with the network. Under this MOU, Sask Polytech and UNENE will advance education, research, and industry collaboration within the nuclear sector. Specifically, they will explore opportunities for the […]

Collège Boréal, MacEwan University, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have recently received gifts of technology and tools from industry partners that will help students to develop their skills. Boréal received a MOSS (Miner Operated Survey System) monitoring system through a donation from NSS Canada. This system will be used by students in the Civil and Mining Construction […]

The Government of Canada is investing $5M in the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation Inc to support the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network, a mining initiative backed by the College of the North Atlantic and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, among other research partners. The investment will help the MICA Network strengthen Canada’s mining sector as […]

The Prairie Polytechnic Innovation Network Accelerating Commercialization for Local Ecosystems (P2INACLE) will receive just under $900K from PrairiesCan. P2INACLE is led by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and involves the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Northwestern Polytechnic, Red Deer Polytechnic, Red River College Polytech, and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. With this funding, the network will engage […]

Several postsecondary institutions and organizations have been listed among Saskatchewan’s Top Employers. The 2025 edition of this annual competition evaluates employers based on select criteria, including in the categories of workplace, benefits, training, and community involvement. The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) was recognized for encouraging professional and personal development among its employees […]