Saskatchewan’s premier says affordability will continue to be their focus in the new year

When thinking about everything that took place in 2024, Saskatchewan’s premier says the biggest highlight of the year would have to be the economy.

Scott Moe says the mining, agriculture and oil industries stand out to him.

“In particular, to the northwest of Saskatoon is seeing record investments into some of the most sustainable oil production on Earth.”

However, a threat to Saskatchewan- and Canada’s economy looms. Moe says the biggest obstacle that the province faces is the threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods from President-elect Donald Trump.

Saskatchewan opposition leader pleased with the year that was

Although the Saskatchewan NDP was not successful in forming government in October’s election, the party’s leader says there is a lot to be proud of from 2024.

Carla Beck says the biggest highlight would be the campaign that saw the party nearly double its seats in the Legislature from 14 to 26.

“When you look at the confidence our team has brought forward, the connection with people that we have right across this province, and the gains that we saw. Even in areas where we didn’t win the seat, we saw a huge increase in terms of the number of supporters that we found.”

Saskatchewan’s premier says affordability will continue to be their focus in the new year

When thinking about everything that took place in 2024, Saskatchewan’s premier says the biggest highlight of the year would have to be the economy.

Scott Moe says the mining, agriculture and oil industries stand out to him.

“In particular, to the northwest of Saskatoon is seeing record investments into some of the most sustainable oil production on Earth.”

However, a threat to Saskatchewan- and Canada’s economy looms. Moe says the biggest obstacle that the province faces is the threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods from President-elect Donald Trump.

Saskatchewan’s premier says affordability will continue to be their focus in the new year

When thinking about everything that took place in 2024, Saskatchewan’s premier says the biggest highlight of the year would have to be the economy.

Scott Moe says the mining, agriculture and oil industries stand out to him.

“In particular, to the northwest of Saskatoon is seeing record investments into some of the most sustainable oil production on Earth.”

However, a threat to Saskatchewan- and Canada’s economy looms. Moe says the biggest obstacle that the province faces is the threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods from President-elect Donald Trump.

Saskatchewan opposition leader pleased with the year that was

Although the Saskatchewan NDP was not successful in forming government in October’s election, the party’s leader says there is a lot to be proud of from 2024.

Carla Beck says the biggest highlight would be the campaign that saw the party nearly double its seats in the Legislature from 14 to 26.

“When you look at the confidence our team has brought forward, the connection with people that we have right across this province, and the gains that we saw. Even in areas where we didn’t win the seat, we saw a huge increase in terms of the number of supporters that we found.”

Jasper wildfire tops Environment Canada’s list of the most impactful weather events of 2024

Wildfires that devastated Jasper National Park took the number one spot in Environment Canada’s list of the most impactful weather events of 2024.

Jennifer Smith, National Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, says the wildfire cause $880 million in insured losses, making it Canada’s second costliest wildfire disaster after the 2016 Fort MacMurray fire.

Canada Food Price Report forecasts families will pay $800 more next year

The 2025 edition of Canada’s Food Price Report predicts that consumers will be paying between three and five per cent more for food next year.

Stuart Smyth, a USask professor of agricultural and resource economics, is part of the team that compiles the report. He says the price fluctuation isn’t ideal, but it’s a better rate than the ones projected for 2022 and 2023.