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The Department of Community Resources was established on February 3, 2006 as a result of government reorganization. At its establishment, the department was organized into four program divisions: Income Assistance; Community Living; Housing; and Child and Family Services. Additionally, the department had several corporate services branches and hosted the Office of Disability Issues. Programs and services of the department were delivered through a network of five regional offices and service centres located in twenty-two communities throughout Saskatchewan. Deputy Ministers of the department were Wynne Young (Feb. to Apr. 2006) and Duncan Fisher (Apr. 2006-2007).

The Income Assistance Division was responsible for providing programs and services to residents of the province in financial need. Programs included: the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement; the Transitional Employment Allowance; Family Health Benefits; and the Saskatchewan Assistance Plan. As well, it provided subsidies for rental housing, child care and bus fares.

The Community Living Division was responsible for programs and services that supported the development of inclusive communities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Services were provided to individuals and their families through a system of community-based social, residential and early childhood programs and by community service workers. The division also operated Valley View Centre, a long-term residence and care facility located in Moose Jaw. Additionally, the division worked cooperatively with non-governmental organizations including the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres and the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living in the delivery of its programs and services.

The Housing Division supported affordable housing initiatives for low- and moderate-income families in the province. It oversaw the housing resources of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, a Crown corporation, which managed agreements for housing with housing authorities and cooperatives, non-profit agencies and private landlords throughout the province. As well, the division administered programs to assist in the housing needs of low-income, elderly and disabled residents. The programs included: the Centenary Affordable Housing Program; the Saskatchewan Assisted Living Services program; the Saskatchewan Home Adaptations for Independence Program; and the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program.

The Child and Family Services Division was responsible for the administration of The Child and Family Services Amendment Act, 2003. Its programs and services supported child protection, foster care, adoption and post-adoption care, teen and young parent welfare, family violence intervention and counselling, and child nutrition and development. The division also consulted with child and family services agencies from eighteen First Nations on the provision of child welfare services to families living on reserve.

Corporate services supported program and service implementation within the department. They were comprised of: the Human Resources Division; Intergovernmental Relations Branch; Communications and Public Education Branch; Strategic Policy Branch; Research and Evaluation Branch; Information Technology Services Division; and Financial Management Division.

The Department of Community Resources was disestablished on November 21, 2007 and all of its responsibilities were transferred to the Ministry of Social Services.

The Ministry of Social Services was established on November 21, 2007 as a result of government reorganization. At its establishment, the ministry was organized into four program divisions: Income Assistance; Community Inclusion; Housing; and Child and Family Services. Additionally, the ministry had several central support branches. Programs and services of the ministry are delivered through a network of five regional offices and service centres located in twenty communities throughout Saskatchewan. Deputy Ministers of the ministry have been Duncan Fisher (2007-2008); Allan Hansen (2008-2009); Marian Zerr (2009-2011); Ken Acton (2011-present).

The Income Assistance Division was responsible for providing programs and services to residents of the province in financial need. Programs included: the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement; the Transitional Employment Allowance; Saskatchewan Income Plan; and the Saskatchewan Assistance Program. As well, it provided subsidies for rental housing, child nutrition and care, and bus fares.

The Community Inclusion Division was responsible for programs and services that supported the development of inclusive communities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Services were provided to individuals and their families through a system of community-based social, residential and early childhood programs and by community service workers. The division also provided residential care for individuals with intellectual disabilities at Valley View Centre and South View Home, located in Moose Jaw and North View Home at Prince Albert. Additionally, the division worked cooperatively with non-governmental organizations in the delivery of its programs and services. The division also hosted the Office of Disability Issues.

As part of reorganization within the ministry in 2009, the Income Assistance and Community Inclusion divisions merged to create the Income Assistance and Disability Services division. All responsibilities of the former divisions were transferred to the newly-merged division.

The Housing Division supports affordable housing initiatives for low- and moderate-income families in the province. It oversees the housing resources of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, a Crown corporation, which manages agreements for housing with housing authorities and cooperatives, non-profit agencies and private landlords throughout the province. As well, the division administers programs to assist in the housing needs of low-income, elderly and disabled residents. These programs focus on affordable housing development and home ownership, social and affordable rental housing, home repair renovation and adaptation, home energy efficiency, and assisted living services for seniors.

The Child and Family Services Division is responsible for the administration of programs and services that support: child protection; foster care; adoption and post-adoption care; teen and young parent welfare; and family violence intervention and counselling. The division also collaborates with child and family services agencies from First Nations communities for the provision of child welfare services to families living on reserve.

Corporate services supported program and service implementation within the ministry. They were comprised of: Human Resources; Communications and Public Education; Strategic Policy; Research and Evaluation; Executive Planning and Operations; and Program Support. These services were transferred to the Corporate Services Division which was established within the ministry in 2009.

In June 2010, the Status of Women Office was transferred to the Ministry of Social Services from the disestablished Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration. The mandate of the Office is to collaborate with government ministries, Crown corporations and agencies to monitor the impact of their programs and services on the women of Saskatchewan.

The Ministry of Social Services continues (2014) its provision of programs and services related to income assistance and disability services, housing and child and family services.

Crown corporation established May 1984.

On April 8, 1950, the Department of Natural Resources and Industrial Development became known as the Department of Natural Resources. The department's administrative officers included a minister, a deputy minister, an assistant/associate deputy minister and directors at the branch/division level. Other departmental personnel included surveyors, conservation officers, engineers, and controllers along with administrative staff. The department's head office was located in Regina with a second office in Prince Albert. Field staff were primarily stationed in northern Saskatchewan communities such as La Ronge, Uranium City, Cumberland House and Stony Rapids.

Throughout its existence, the department's organizational structure was based on its primary areas of responsibility as follows: forestry; fisheries; wildlife; parks; lands; the Museum of Natural History; conservation education; construction; surveys; communications and northern administration. Administrative changes included branch name changes and branch amalgamation. The department underwent a major reorganization effective April 1, 1964, when the functions of the department were reorganized into three major sectors: Resource; Recreation; and Northern Affairs.

During its existence, the department was assigned several responsibilities additional to its core functions. The department maintained a Mineral Resources Branch from its inception until April 1, 1953, when the branch became the newly created Department of Mineral Resources. The department became responsible for administering the province's historic sites program around 1953 and, with the exception of two years in the late 1950s, retained responsibility for it until 1973. The Indian and Metis Branch was established on April 1, 1965 to plan, coordinate and implement training and job placement programs for Indian and Metis people.

On April 1, 1974, the Department of Natural Resources and the Tourist Branch of the Department of Industry and Commerce were amalgamated to form the Department of Tourism and Renewable Resources.

On March 1, 1918 the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan was abolished and two new courts were created. The Court of King's Bench was assigned the trial function and the Court of Appeal assumed the appellate function. Although the statutory provision for the two new courts was made in 1915, the legislation was not proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council until 1918.

The Court of King's Bench originally consisted of a chief justice and five other judges appointed by the Governor General-in-Council. The judges had equal power, authority and jurisdiction and were ex officio justices of the peace and coroners for the province. The court had jurisdiction over certiorari proceedings, relief against forfeiture for breach of covenant, lunatics and their property, alimony, and criminal conversation, etc. Some cases, such as murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, rape, attempted rape, divorce and treason were heard exclusively in King's Bench. The court also heard civil cases involving larger amounts of money.

The judges had jurisdiction throughout the province and although they sat mainly in Regina, they were required to make regularly scheduled circuits to the various judicial districts in the province. In 1920, there were twenty judicial districts. Criminal matters were usually heard in the judicial district where the crime occurred while civil matters were heard where the plaintiff or defendant resided or where the property in dispute was located. Court personnel, including sheriffs, local registrars, deputy registrars and process issuers, were appointed in each judicial district to provide assistance to the judges.

In 1952, the ascension of Queen Elizabeth led to the renaming of the Court as the Court of Queen's Bench.