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Sask. oil patch concerned about tariff threat more than increased U.S. drilling
Some ears in Saskatchewan's oil patch may have perked up on Monday when just inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump started talking about moving things around to allow more drilling for oil and gas i...
Jan 22, 2025 The mayors of Estevan and Weyburn both said they'll be watching what happens with tariffs between the U.S. and Canada closely. (CJME file photo)
'String of disappointments': Canola producers say paused plants could hurt economy
In the same week, two major canola crush projects worth billions of dollars in the Regina area were put on hold, leaving producers to question what it means for the industry and the growth they repres...
Jan 21, 2025 Two of a handful of major canola crush plants planned for the Regina area are on hold. (CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan watching closely for tariffs threatened by Trump
Canadian and Saskatchewanian lawmakers, manufacturers and economists will be watching closely this week as Donald Trump closes his fist around U.S. power. The U.S president-elect has repeatedly threat...
Jan 19, 2025 Workers continue with the finishing touches on the presidential reviewing stand outside the White House Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Washington, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Trump will now take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather. (Jon Elswick via AP)
Federated Co-op to pause canola crush and renewable diesel facilities
On Friday, Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. (FCL) announced it would be pausing work on two huge projects announced three years ago - a canola crush facility and a renewable diesel plant - both of which w...
Jan 17, 2025 Federated Co-operatives Ltd. announced in 2022 it would build the two facilities with a more than $2 billion investment. (CJME files)
Customs and Immigration Union questions Sask. border security plan
A few days after the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled its border security plan, the head of the Customs and Immigration Union - which represents workers at the border - was still scratching his hea...
Jan 17, 2025 The national president of the Customs and Immigration Union says it’s unclear to him what the Saskatchewan plan will actually do about border security. (photo supplied)
Moe, Trudeau and premiers tout coming together to face tariff threat
Most of the country's premiers stuck to a Team Canada narrative after the meeting on U.S. relations and the threat of tariffs on Wednesday in Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came out saying they...
Jan 16, 2025 Premier Scott Moe attended the first ministers meeting Wednesday to discuss relations with the U.S. and the threat of tariffs from incoming president Donald Trump. (CJME file photo)
Concerns abound on the prairies over Viterra-Bunge merger approval
The conditions attached to the approval for the Viterra-Bunge merger announced this week weren't enough to assuage concerns from those on the prairies. On Tuesday, Transport Canada approved the merger...
Jan 15, 2025 Transport Canada gave approval for the merger on Tuesday along with a list of conditions. (CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan introduces border plan in wake of Trump tariff threat
In the wake of tariff threats from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, Premier Scott Moe on Tuesday unveiled a new Saskatchewan Border Security Plan. "It's these initiatives that will ensure that we...
Jan 14, 2025 Sask. Premier Scott Moe said on Jan. 14, 2025 the border initiative will help in his government's plan to increase public safety in the province.(Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Emergency shelter building to get 2,000 sq. ft. addition before opening
Before Regina's new emergency shelter opens its doors, the City of Regina plans to expand it. A request for proposals issued in early January, looks for a contractor to complete renovations on the bui...
Jan 13, 2025 The City of Regina plans to put a 2,000 sq. ft. addition onto the building to get it up to the promised capacity. (CJME file photo)
Weyburn man still waiting for help with end-of-life care
Instead of concentrating on planning for his final days and soaking up time with his family, Fred Sandeski and his wife are worrying about health-care bills and their finances. Sandeski, 71, needs rou...
Jan 12, 2025 The community in Weyburn has been fundraising to help Fred Sandeski and his wife pay for his care. (File photo courtesy Discover Weyburn)
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Sarah Mills: Floor crossing should be a choice between sitting as an independent or running in a byelection
Sarah Mills says floor crossing from any party in the House of Commons just one year into a mandate shouldn't be allowed...
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