The purpose of the present Act is to regulate expropriation proceedings. In determining the compensation or damages the arbitrator shall take into consideration the increased value that will be given to any lands of the opposite party by reason of the construction and maintenance of authorized works, and shall set off the increased value against the inconvenience, loss or damage that might be suffered or sustained by reason of the applicant taking possession of the said land.

The purpose of the present Act is to regulate matters related to provincial water powers. It applies: a) to all provincial water powers; b) to all provincial lands connected with the development or working of those water powers; c) to all lands and properties that may be acquired under the terms of this Act; d) to the power and energy produced or producible from the waters on or within the said lands; e) to all undertakings established or carried on in respect of any provincial water powers.

The purpose of the present Act is to ensure the continuation of the Department of Rural Development. The department shall control and manage that part of the administration of the Government of Saskatchewan which deals with rural municipalities and not assigned by law to any other department or agency of the Government of Saskatchewan. The text consists of 24 sections.