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Compensation Reporter (Spring, 2009) June 26, 2009   This issue of WCB's corporate newsletter includes articles about the Annual General Meeting, a new agreement between the WCB and the Canada Revenue Agency, information from the Care Provider Conference, and more. Full Story

Safety Tips for Young and Seasonal Workers June 25, 2009   A summer job should be a learning and earning experience, but more injuries to young workers occur in July and August than at any other time. Review these tips to stay safe this summer. Full Story

Canada Day Holiday Hours June 17, 2009   Offices of the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2, 2009. Both the Regina and Saskatoon WCB offices will reopen for business on Friday, July 3. Full Story

The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board's Annual General Meeting June 16, 2009   The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board's Annual General Meeting took place in Saskatoon on May 11 and Regina on May 12th. Full Story

WorkSafe Saskatchewan announces Safety Video Contest June 15, 2009   WorkSafe Saskatchewan released details about its Safety Video Contest for high-school students. Full Story

Curtis Weber Featured in SaskPower article May 29, 2009   Curtis Weber describes how he was electrocuted while working at a farm in this article written by SaskPower. Full Story

WCB announces new mascot: Stella the Safety Skunk May 27, 2009   WCB introduced its newest mascot, Stella the Safety Skunk, to promote injury prevention to students in Saskatchewan. Full Story

WCB featured in Eagle Feather News May 20, 2009   The April issue of Eagle Feather News featured a story about WCB's employment equity program. Full Story

Mission:Zero featured in Saskatchewan Business Magazine May 14, 2009   The April/May issue of Saskatchewan Business Magazine featured an article about Mission:Zero and how one manufacturing company has incorporated this goal of zero workplace injuries through LEAN manufacturing principles. Full Story

New Agreement Between the WCB and the Canada Revenue Agency May 14, 2009   The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board has entered into an agreement with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to share information on businesses registered with each agency. Full Story

Holiday Hours for Victoria Day May 12, 2009   Both the Regina and Saskatoon offices of the WCB will be closed on Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day. Both offices will be open for business on Tuesday, May 19. Full Story

Annual General Meeting in Regina May 12, 2009   The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board announced an operating surplus for 2008 at its 15th Annual General Meeting held today in Regina. Full Story

Annual General Meeting in Saskatoon May 11, 2009   The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board released details on its 2008 finances and operations at its 15th Annual General Meeting, held today in Saskatoon. Full Story

WCB and Advanced Education, Employment and Labour's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) May 6, 2009   The Memorandum of Understanding between the WCB and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Advance Education, Employment and Labour, along with WorkSafe Saskatchewan's Strategic and Operational Plan, are now available online Full Story

Saskatchewan Promotes Safety and Prevention May 5, 2009   WCB Chair David Eberle encourages everyone to keep safety as a top priority when they're on the job as Saskatchewan celebrates NAOSH Week Full Story

Launch of the new safety message for WorkSafe Saskatchewan May 5, 2009   Today WorkSafe Saskatchewan unveiled its newest video safety message. Full Story

New Provincial Health and Safety Association May 4, 2009   The WCB approved Enform as the Petroleum Industry Safety Association for the province. Full Story

2008 Annual Report April 20, 2009   As required under Section 175 of the Workers' Compensation Act, 1979, the WCB submits an Annual Report to the Lieutenant Governor in Council of transactions during the preceding year. Full Story

Annual General Meeting April 20, 2009   The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board's 2009 Annual General meeting will be held on May 11 in Saskatoon and May 12 in Regina. Full Story

WCB Care Provider Conference on May 9, 2009 April 8, 2009   The WCB will host a Care Provider Conference on Saturday, May 9, 2009 that will highlight new guidelines for the treatment of soft tissue injury for physiotherapy and chiropractic providers. Full Story

Day of Mourning April 8, 2009   The Day of Mourning on April 28th encourages everyone to remember those workers who have been injured or lost their lives as a result of work-related injuries or occupational diseases in Canada. Full Story

Highlights from day two of WCB's Compensation Institute March 24, 2009   The evaluation of the Alberta Social Marketing Campaign, "Don't Take it Lying Down," highlights day two of this years Compensation Institute, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board. Full Story

12th Annual Compensation Institute begins today March 23, 2009   Over 450 people are attending the 12th Annual Compensation Institute sponsored by the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board which begins today in Saskatoon. Full Story

2009 Compensation Institute March 19, 2009   Registration for this year's Compensation Institute has been outstanding; all sessions are filled to capacity. Full Story

Celebrate NAOSH Week (May 3 - 9) March 16, 2009   Attend Saskatchewan's Health and Safety Luncheon on May 4th to help celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. Full Story

Online WHMIS Training Course March 11, 2009   All Saskatchewan employers are required to provide WHMIS training for their workers if they are exposed to, or likely to be exposed to, hazardous materials in the workplace. Full Story

Compensation Reporter (Winter, 2009) February 3, 2009   This version of the WCB's corporate newsletter includes articles on the Board and Ministry joining forces for Mission Zero, the 2009 Compensation Institute, the Medical Community supporting WCB's return-to-work program, the Fair Practices Office, the 1.8% reduction in the 2009 Average Premium Rate, the WCB's CEO elected as President of International Board, and more. Full Story

2009 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Award Presented February 2, 2009   WorkSafe Saskatchewan presented its 2009 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards. Lianne Carpenter, from the Saskatchewan Research Council's Occupational Health and Safety Committee, received the 2009 Safe Worker award while Warner Construction Company of Regina was presented with the 2009 Safe Employer Award. Full Story

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