Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe hosted a business roundtable in Saskatoon today for companies most affected by U.S.-China tariffs. Alongside him, Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding and Agricultural Minister Daryl Harrison consulted with potash, critical minerals, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and forestry industries. Premier Moe is concerned that tariffs will hurt Saskatchewan's economy and hinder product competitiveness. "Our companies bear the brunt o

The Gull Lake Town Council had its regular meeting on February 12, 2025, at the Town Council Chambers. In the absence of Mayor Nasser Zanidean, Deputy Mayor Steve Haithwaite led the session. Councillors Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Dawnette Peterson attended, confirming a quorum for the meeting. Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals The meeting started at 7:00 p.m., during which the council approved the minutes from the meet

Premier Scott Moe said today that he would take strong steps to protect Saskatchewan's economy and people in response to President Trump's tariffs, which he called a "direct attack on the Canadian economy." The Saskatchewan government has told the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) to stop buying alcohol made in the US and instead buy from Canadian companies for all government purchases. This bold move is meant to cut down on or get rid of reliance on goods and s

Premier Scott Moe addressed his concerns about the tariffs announced by President Trump on his Facebook page. Moe underscored the far-reaching implications of these tariffs, both for the United States and its trading partners, such as Saskatchewan. "President Trump is just simply wrong when he says Canada has nothing the USA needs," Moe said. "American farmers need Canadian fuel and fertilizer to grow their crops," he said, emphasizing how important Saskatchewan is to the eco

The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States on Canadian goods will have a huge impact on our economies and communities. A 25% tariff on most items and a 10% tax on energy exports are not merely economic measures; they strike at the heart of the relationship between two closely related countries. Canadian leaders, from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to provincial leaders like Premier Doug Ford, have risen to the occasion. Retaliatory taxes on $30 billion in US goods h

Fraud Prevention Month is in March, and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) has started a program to make people across the whole province more aware of this issue. The campaign focuses on the growing menace of fraudulent investment fraud known as "pig butchering scams." In 2024, Saskatchewan residents reported losing more than $3.4 million to these frauds. Knowing about these scams and being able to spot the red flags is very important, as thi