Press Releases
Prince Albert, Thursday, October 20, 2011
Safe Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Emergency Medical Services Association Partner to Reach Kids with Injury Prevention Message
Safe Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Emergency Medical Services Association (SEMSA) have partnered in the development and execution of an injury prevention activity that will engage Saskatchewan children, youth and families. The Safe Saskatchewan-SEMSA Rebecca Trail is an interactive scavenger hunt-style game that leads participants through a series of safety stations, creating educational opportunities for families to talk about safety and injury prevention with paramedics.
Saskatoon, Thursday, June 9, 2011
Health & Safety Leadership Charter Receives Additional Support
This afternoon, over 70 Saskatchewan leaders declared their commitment to the health and safety of their employees and communities by adding their name to the already impressive list of 200 business, government and community leaders who signed the Charter in 2010. Sponsored by Safe Saskatchewan, the Health & Safety Leadership Charter is the first and only one of its kind in Saskatchewan.
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Saskatoon, Friday, April 23, 2010
Mission: Zero Live injury-free aims to unite all Saskatchewan Injury Prevention Partners
Saskatoon, Friday, April 23, 2010: Saskatchewan residents have been given a new call to action. “Mission Zero: Live injury free” will build on WorkSafe Saskatchewan’s recognized Mission: Zero campaign in the workplace. Mission: Zero Live injury-free. aims to move the message from the workplace to the community and to people’s homes.
Regina, Thursday, June 11, 2009 Safe Saskatchewan Releases its First Annual Report
Safe Saskatchewan celebrates the release of its first annual report today. From a grassroots movement to a not-for-profit organization, this injury prevention collaborative has grown with a stronger governance model, the creation of a Board of Directors, and the release of the Safe Saskatchewan 2008 Annual Report.
Regina, Monday, June 1, 2009 K-Line Maintenance & Construction Ltd Becomes Founding Partner of Safe Saskatchewan
K-Line Maintenance and Construction Limited (K-Line) signed a three year
founding partner contract with Safe Saskatchewan, proving industry is committed to injury
prevention.
Regina, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Research Proves Saskatchewan Citizens Becoming More Injury-Aware
Recent research commissioned by Safe Saskatchewan demonstrates that Saskatchewan citizens are becoming more aware of the impact injuries have in our day-to-day lives and to the province.
Saskatoon, Monday, February 23, 2009 Safety Lessons Learned at The Saskatoon Family Expo
A carnival smell of popcorn and cotton candy was in the air as the Saskatoon Family Expo kicked off this weekend. While more than 5,500 people walked through the doors at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, 500 kids walked through Safe Saskatchewan’s Rebecca Trail. The interactive safety scavenger hunt game included jumping out an emergency phone number, finding the biker making a right-hand turn signal, and locating the skateboarder who was wearing the correct safety equipment.
Regina, Monday, February 2, 2009 Regina and Area Business Leaders Concerned about Off-the-Job Injury Costs
Various top Regina and area business and safety leaders were in attendance at the 2009 Safe Saskatchewan Business Leaders' Forum on Injury Prevention. Hosted by Safe Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Safety Council, Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board and Mosaic Potash, each organization expressed their commitment to the Safe Saskatchewan vision at the Queensbury Convention Centre, EVRAZ Place.
Regina, Friday, August 29, 2008 Safe Saskatchewan Empowers Kids to be Injury-Aware
Safe Saskatchewan and its founding partners are excited to be a part of the 8th Annual SGI/Roughriders Play It Safe Day. Last year, the Kids Check Passport developed by Safe Saskatchewan reached over 1,500 kids and their families. This year, Safe Saskatchewan is focusing on providing children with pragmatic tools and interactive information that teach the value of being injury-aware.
Regina, Monday, July 7, 2008 Safe Saskatchewan on the right Track
Safe Saskatchewan’s mission of working together to eliminate unintentional injuries in Saskatchewan has been reinforced with the release of the “Saskatchewan Comprehensive Injury Surveillance Report, 1995-2005”. Released in July of 2008 by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, this report focused on facilitating the development of evidence-based injury prevention policies and programs.
Regina, Wednesday, April 20, 2008 A solution that will save Saskatchewan businesses millions
Off-the-job injuries are costing Saskatchewan businesses millions of dollars a year. According to Safe Saskatchewan’s most recent findings not only does Saskatchewan shoulder an annual economic burden of $1 billion from preventable injuries, but businesses in the province are feeling the impact on their bottom line.
Regina, April 27, 2007 Saskatchewan Struggles with Staying Safe
Safe Saskatchewan has just completed a number of research projects in an effort to
understand why Saskatchewan’s injury rate is one of Canada’s highest. Qualitative and quantitative research was undertaken from November 2006 to March 2007 to gather feedback from over 2,000 Saskatchewan residents across the province.
Regina, March 16, 2007 Safe Saskatchewan to raise awareness about farm and ranch injuries
From March 14-20, 2007, organizations across Canada will be running initiatives related to agricultural safety during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week. This year’s theme “Protect Your Moving Parts!” has been embraced by Safe Saskatchewan. The impact of unintentional injuries in Saskatchewan, including those related to farm and ranch injuries, has been estimated at $1 billion a year.
Regina, March 16, 2007 EVENT and MEDIA ADVISORY
Safe Saskatchewan will host a media conference on Friday, March 16th, 2007,
to facilitate two announcements. The first relates to its involvement with Canadian Agricultural Safety
Week. From March 14-20 2007 organizations across Canada will be running initiatives related to this
year’s theme of “Protect Your Moving Parts!” The second announcement will welcome SaskPower to
Safe Saskatchewan as the newest partner.
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