Steven Wilson

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe spoke at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention in Saskatoon Wednesday morning, reflecting on the province’s achievements, the future, and the priorities for the upcoming budget. He also touched on the current tariff and looming trade war with the United States.  

Touching on the current economic situation, Moe noted the importance of the North American market for the Saskatchewan economy. 

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe spoke at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention in Saskatoon Wednesday morning, reflecting on the province’s achievements, the future, and the priorities for the upcoming budget. He also touched on the current tariff and looming trade war with the United States.  

Touching on the current economic situation, Moe noted the importance of the North American market for the Saskatchewan economy. 

A major shakeup in the oil industry this morning, with Whitecap Resources and Veren Inc announcing they will be combining in a $15 billion transaction. This new combined company will see Veren and Whitecap operate together under the Whitecap name, with four of the directors of Veren, including the current President and CEO Craig Bryksa, joining the Whitecap Board of Directors.  

The merger between the two companies is expected to close before May 31st.  

A major shakeup in the oil industry this morning, with Whitecap Resources and Veren Inc announcing they will be combining in a $15 billion transaction. This new combined company will see Veren and Whitecap operate together under the Whitecap name, with four of the directors of Veren, including the current President and CEO Craig Bryksa, joining the Whitecap Board of Directors.  

The merger between the two companies is expected to close before May 31st.  

The latest labour force survey from Statistics Canada was released Friday morning, and Saskatchewan was again among the top provinces regarding unemployment. The rate was unchanged in February compared to January, at 5.4 percent, which was the second lowest in the nation, behind Quebec.  

Tariffs were imposed by Canada and the United States on Tuesday, with the American tariffs being a blanket 25 per cent on all goods except energy, which is a 10 per cent tariff. Here in Canada, the response was the imposition of targeted 25 per cent tariffs on specific items imported from the U.S. 

The tariffs will affect business imports coming into Canada, goods sent through mail or courier services, and goods brought by those coming into Canada that exceed their personal limits.  

Bill Huber, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), is leading the charge for the reintroduction of strychnine as a tool to control Richardson's ground squirrels in the province. In a recent interview, Huber discussed the need for the provincial government to invoke the Saskatchewan First Act to reinstate the use of the rodenticide, which was banned following a federal deregistration order that fully took effect in March 2024. 

Bill Huber, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), is leading the charge for the reintroduction of strychnine as a tool to control Richardson's ground squirrels in the province. In a recent interview, Huber discussed the need for the provincial government to invoke the Saskatchewan First Act to reinstate the use of the rodenticide, which was banned following a federal deregistration order that fully took effect in March 2024. 

Bill Huber, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), is leading the charge for the reintroduction of strychnine as a tool to control Richardson's ground squirrels in the province. In a recent interview, Huber discussed the need for the provincial government to invoke the Saskatchewan First Act to reinstate the use of the rodenticide, which was banned following a federal deregistration order that fully took effect in March 2024. 

The southeast continue to be mired in a cold snap, with temperatures dropping as low as -39° without the wind, and feeling even colder than that when factoring in the windchill. While many may want to stay indoors as much as possible, for those who do need to venture outdoors dressing properly is recommended.