Steven Wilson

Saskatchewan residents are losing a familiar shopping destination with the announcement this week that Peavey Mart will be closing all its stores nationwide, including the local outlet. The closure marks the end of a long-standing retail presence that has been a staple for farmers, home renovators, and pet owners alike. 

With the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump re-asserting that a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports could take effect as soon as February 1st, Saskatchewan’s economy is bracing for the potential impact. Golden West Business Commentator Paul Martin weighed in on what this could mean for the province and Canada as a whole. 

The most recent meeting of the board of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division saw the bi-annual transportation report delivered by the Manager of Facilities & Transportation, Andy Dobson. He detailed that 4,642 students, up 110 from last school year, are taken to and from school on 157 bus routes. The buses themselves travel a combined 25,638 kilometres a day to accomplish the feat.  

Audrey Trombley, the South East Cornerstone Public School Division Board Chair, was recently recognized for her contributions when she was presented with the Saskatchewan School Boards Association’s Award of Distinction. The award is the highest recognition from the SSBA and is awarded every year to a school board member who demonstrates outstanding service and has made signification contributions to enhance education.  

Drones are becoming more and more prevalent in industries that factor into the economy in southeast Saskatchewan. From their usage in agriculture for crop monitoring and field mapping to their usage in the oil and gas sector for asset inspection and project planning, they have become an integral tool for many. However, no matter the usefulness of drones, there are rules Transport Canada has put in place concerning their usage.  

Drones are becoming more and more prevalent in industries that factor into the economy in southeast Saskatchewan. From their usage in agriculture for crop monitoring and field mapping to their usage in the oil and gas sector for asset inspection and project planning, they have become an integral tool for many. However, no matter the usefulness of drones, there are rules Transport Canada has put in place concerning their usage.  

A program first announced at the Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show this past June has three additional companies partnering with SaskDLC and Teine Energy.  

Monday, the federal government announced they had approved the purchase of Regina-based Viterra by Bunge Global, a global agribusiness and food company based in St. Louis, Missouri. The move, with a value of $34 billion, is considered to be unprecedented in the global agriculture markets and comes with a number of conditions.  

Monday, the federal government announced they had approved the purchase of Regina-based Viterra by Bunge Global, a global agribusiness and food company based in St. Louis, Missouri. The move, with a value of $34 billion, is considered to be unprecedented in the global agriculture markets and comes with a number of conditions.  

The town of Moosomin is turning heads with its incentives for the construction of new homes. In August they announced the new program, which was possible thanks to $1 million from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund.