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May in West Central Saskatchewan saw a whirlwind of headlines, from the arrest of Matthew Heidt in Coutts as part of a multi-provincial RCMP crackdown on the province’s most wanted, to Saskatchewan’s ramped-up battle against aquatic invasive species safeguarding local waterways. Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made waves with bold plans to assert provincial autonomy, and Saskatchewan’s economy flexed its muscles with the second-highest GDP growth in Canada and a booming retail sector posting an 8.2 per cent surge.
Heidt arrested by RCMP in Coutts as Saskatchewan’s most wanted list leads to more captures
One of Saskatchewan’s most wanted, Matthew Heidt, has been arrested in Coutts, Alta., as part of a multi-provincial RCMP effort that led to several recent high-profile captures and ongoing efforts to track dangerous offenders.
Saskatchewan ramps up protection against aquatic invasive species
Saskatchewan is stepping up efforts to protect its waterways from aquatic invasive species during AIS Awareness Week, urging the public to follow Clean, Drain, Dry protocols as inspection stations intercept mussel-carrying watercraft at provincial entry points.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to the future of Alberta
Premier Danielle Smith outlined a bold vision for Alberta’s future within Canada, criticizing federal policies she says harm the province’s economy and announcing new initiatives—including a negotiating team and a 2026 referendum—to assert Alberta’s rights and secure greater provincial autonomy.
Saskatchewan ranks second in Canada for retail trade growth
Saskatchewan ranked second in Canada for retail trade growth with an 8.2% year-over-year increase, reflecting strong economic momentum alongside record GDP and rising private investment.
Saskatchewan posts second-highest GDP growth of Canadian provinces
Saskatchewan posted the second-highest real GDP growth among Canadian provinces in 2024, rising 3.4 per cent to a record $80.5 billion, driven by strong gains in construction, agriculture, mining, and a surge in private capital investment.
