Keira Miller, Saskatoon Media Group

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.

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.”

With the holiday travel season in full swing, the Saskatoon Airport Authority is reminding passengers to leave any gifts that they’re transporting unwrapped, as their hard work could be undone by security.

With the holiday travel season in full swing, the Saskatoon Airport Authority is reminding passengers to leave any gifts that they’re transporting unwrapped, as their hard work could be undone by security.

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.

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.

Although it might be tough to do in rural communities, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is reminding Canadians to always plan a safe ride home after a night of alcohol or drug use.

MADD Canada Chief Operating Officer Dawn Regan says impaired driving is an epidemic in Canada, with nine charges laid for the offence every hour.

She says among those aged 15-24 who have been involved in a fatal vehicle accident, drugs or alcohol were involved 55 per cent of the time.

One man’s trash could be an animal’s treasure this fall as the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is turning old hunting and fishing equipment into habitat land.

Director of Habitat Lands Darren Newberry says every year, the SWF collects old hunting blinds, clothing, fishing tackles, rods, reels and hooks, auctions them off, and uses the funds to purchase habitat lands for wildlife.

October’s oil and natural gas public offering netted just over $7.3 million for the province, down over $3.7 million from last year’s October offering.

This month, ninety-three of the 112 parcels posted received bids, covering a total 15,347 hectares.

The Estevan region generated the most revenue at over $5.4 million for 56 leases and one exploration license for a total of 8,330 hectares.

Last year Kindersley generated the most cash flow, collecting $5.8 million for 20 leases and two exploration licenses totaling 7,591 hectares.

Nearly 500 nurses, educators, steel workers, transit workers and more rallied Thursday in front of the Saskatoon Cabinet Office. The demonstration comes on the second day of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Convention. President of CUPE Saskatchewan Kent Peterson says workers in both the public and private sectors have had enough of Scott Moe, and the group encourages residents to vote for change on October 28th.