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REGINA – The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held April 1, raised $11,983,131 for the province, with all four bid areas – Estevan, Kindersley, Lloydminster and Swift Current – generating revenue. The Ministry of Energy and Resources posted 54 parcels for sale, of which 47 received acceptable bids, covering an […]

REGINA — Even though it seems Old Man Winter doesn’t want to take a hike, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public about thin ice conditions across Saskatchewan. As the warmer temperatures for spring runoff start to materialize, WSA is asking the public to use caution around Saskatchewan rivers, lakes and other water […]

REGINA – Saskatchewan will become a carbon tax free province on April 1, but how that move will impact the province’s finances remains to be seen. Premier Scott Moe confirmed the news that was leaked out on social media the previous day: that the province’s industrial carbon tax will be removed.  Moe justified the move […]

REGINA – The province has announced there will not be any need for the grading of eggs sold direct from farmer to consumer at Saskatchewan Farmers’ markets. This news is on the direction of the Minister of Health. According to the province’s news release, this move will ensure that the Ministry of Health and the SHA […]

Less than 24 hours prior to Sunday’s election call, the federal government announced changes for Agri-Stability. The changes are being framed as a way to help farmers hit by Chinese duties on canola meal, canola oil, peas and pork, as well as the possibility of U.S. tariffs next month. The tariffs from China took effect […]

SASKATOON—Premier Scott Moe, speaking to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities members on Wednesday, March 12, at Prairieland Park, is calling on the people of Saskatchewan to remain united against a volatile trade environment with the US and China, two of Canada’s largest trading partners. The US threatened 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian aluminum […]

Tax season for farms vary, depending on when the operation was incorporated. Some farms have their year-end in November and others in January for example. There are several firms that offer tax services for producers, including FBC. FBC is a national firm with locations in B.C. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada, with FBC’s […]

SASKATOON—The looming threat of potential tariffs on all Canadian goods will affect investments and trade as Saskatchewan and the entire country wait on whether or not President Trump moves forward with his proposal of a 25 per cent tax on all products crossing south of the border. “It is disrupting the investment environment in Canada. […]

REGINA – It’s official, the Saskatchewan Legislature will resume on March 19. That is the word in a news release from the province Tuesday. The legislative session will resume with the tabling of Finance Minister Jim Reiter’s first Provincial Budget that day. It is expected the session will focus on many of the bills that were […]

The Global Transportation Hub (GTH) in Regina’s west-end will soon be home to a UFA Petroleum Cardlock location.  The United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) announced last week they are expanding to the GTH. CEO of UFA Fred Thun says ground work began last fall and expect to complete the project in late 2025 […]