The Saskatchewan government says it will stream the funeral for former premier Allan Blakeney live over the Internet.

Blakeney, 85, passed away on April 16 at his home in Saskatoon after a short battle with cancer. He served as Saskatchewan's premier from 1971 to 1982.

The funeral will be streamed on the web this Saturday, starting at 1:30 p.m.

To access the live stream of Blakeney's funeral, or to sign an online book of condolence, visit www.ops.gov.sk.ca.