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2007 AGM in Saskatoon and Regina
April 23, 2007
The WCB's Annual General Meetings will be held May 15 in Saskatoon and May 16 in Regina.    Full Story

Joint Support for Research Project
March 17, 2006
Saskatchewan WCB and WorkSafeBC now have a third partner in their support of research on Societal Change in Occupational Health and Safety.    Full Story

Safe Worker Award Established
December 21, 2005
This is your opportunity to recognize someone who has made a contribution to safety in your workplace. WorkSafe Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and the Saskatchewan Safety Council, announces a new Safe Worker Award to recognize the contribution workers make to workplace health and safety.    Full Story

WCB Proposes Reduced Rates for 2006
October 12, 2005
The Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board (WCB) today announced its proposal for a 6.6% decrease in employer premium rates for 2006.    Full Story

Improvements to Online Clearances.
September 28, 2005
The WCB announces several new options for employers requesting clearances    Full Story

Prosecutions for Late and Non-Reporting Of Workplace Injuries
June 9, 2005
Employers who fail to report a workplace injury within the five days required under The Workers' Compensation Act 1979 may be subject to prosecution.    Full Story

2005 Public Forum
June 2, 2005
Canadians need to start thinking about health and safety as an integral part of the job, not as something added on.    Full Story

Reference Materials For 2005 AGM Available in Advance
April 25, 2005
The WCB holds its Annual General Meetings on May 10th in Saskatoon and May 11th in Regina.    Full Story

WCB Reports Injury Rate Down, Operating Surplus for 2004
April 20, 2005
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) reported a drop in the provincial workplace injury rate and improved financial performance in its 2004 annual report tabled today in the Legislature.    Full Story

Policy Manual Subscription Service
March 7, 2005
Starting March 31, The Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) is offering a new Policy Manual subscription service to stakeholders.    Full Story

Request for Expressions of Interest
February 28, 2005
The WCB is establishing a list of pre-qualified health care professionals who are interested in providing consultancy services to ad hoc projects for the March 15, 2005 to December 31, 2006 period.    Full Story

WCB's Comp Institute March 21-23, Saskatoon
February 23, 2005
View the Comp Institute Ad.    Full Story

Safe Saskatchewan Targets $1 Billion Unintentional Injury Problem
January 20, 2005
A partnership between Saskatchewan's public and private sectors aimed at reducing unintentional injuries was announced today.    Full Story

Industial Safety Seminar
December 17, 2004
The Saskatchewan Safety Council will be hosting its 32nd Industrial Safety Seminar in Regina, Saskatchewan from February 7-9, 2005.    Full Story

WCB Claimant Sentenced in Fraud Conviction
November 25, 2004
Regina - David Fehr, age 52 of Saskatoon, was sentenced in Provincial Court on November 24, 2004, for defrauding the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB).    Full Story

CEO Federko on Take Your Kids to Work Day
October 7, 2004
Newswatch transcript of an interview with CEO Peter Federko    Full Story

Take Our Kids to Work Day
October 7, 2004
Media coverage of a story on Take Our Kids to Work Day has contained some inaccuracies. The following facts for clarification are provided for editors and reporters.    Full Story

Martensville Worker Convicted of WCB Fraud
September 23, 2004
Saskatoon - David Fehr, age 51, was convicted in Saskatchewan Provincial Court today of defrauding the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB).    Full Story

Make Employer Payment by Debit or Credit Card
August 9, 2004
The WCB has introduced the convenience of debit and credit card payment options for employers.    Full Story

Survey Ethical Guidelines
June 18, 2004
One of the WCB's key commitments is excellent stakeholder relations. How do we know we're delivering?    Full Story

Legislation Allows WCB to Collect Critical Information
June 18, 2004
Did you know that delays in getting critical information can delay the WCB's decision to accept or deny injury claims?    Full Story

2003 Official Saskatchewan Injury Statistics Now Available
June 8, 2004
View 2003 Statistics.    Full Story

C-45: Stronger Laws on Organizations' Criminal Liability
May 17, 2004
Bill C-45 (criminal liability of organizations) will help ensure organizations are held accountable when they commit criminal offences.    Full Story

2004 Annual Meeting Highlights
May 13, 2004
View highlights.    Full Story

Annual Meeting Updates Stakeholders on Finance, Operational Situation
May 10, 2004
At annual meetings in both Regina (May 11) and Saskatoon (May 12), stakeholders will have the opportunity to review the past year and look ahead to coming years.    Full Story

Speaker Highlights Workplace Safety for Young Workers Tomorrow
May 3, 2004
A workplace injury has life-altering consequences for young workers.    Full Story

WCB Ends 2003 with Improved Financial Picture
April 29, 2004
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) recorded significantly improved results for 2003, according to its annual report tabled in the legislature today.    Full Story

High-Profile Workplace Safety Speaker Visits Regina Public Schools
March 15, 2004
One of Canada's leading speakers on workplace safety for youth is speaking at two Regina Public schools on Wednesday, March 17.    Full Story

Safety Practitioners Meet in Regina Monday
March 12, 2004
Over 320 people from five provinces have registered to attend workshops and educational sessions at the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board's (WCB) annual Compensation Institute.    Full Story

Media Advisory - National Workplace Safety Speakers Visit Regina
March 12, 2004
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board presents two high-profile speakers at its annual educational event, Compensation Institute.    Full Story

National Workplace Safety Speakers Visit Regina
March 10, 2004
Two of Canada's leading speakers on workplace safety are in Regina March 15-16 in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board's annual educational event, Compensation Institute.    Full Story

WCB Finalizes 2004 Employer Premium Rate
January 9, 2004
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) today announced that the average employer premium rate for 2004 will increase by 12 per cent over last year's average rate.    Full Story