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Farmers optimistic heading into spring seeding, agriculture minister says
It's a busy season for farmers across the province as they gear up for spring seeding. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said seeding will start at different times across Saskatchewan. ...
Apr 16, 2025 Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison says the province has seen a fairly slow melt this year, which has kept flooding to a minimum, with most of the moisture soaking into the soil. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sask. Government says 99% of its procurement comes from Canadian companies
The provincial government has crunched the numbers on procurement to determine what share of the goods and services it procures come from Saskatchewan and Canadian companies. The announcement comes af...
Apr 10, 2025 Saskatchewan's response to tariffs from the United States included an order that goods and services procured by the provincial government must prioritize Canadian suppliers “with the goal of reducing or eliminating U.S. procurement.” (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan's trade minister calls U.S. tariffs a 'fluid situation'
Things aren't crystal clear for the Government of Saskatchewan after the United States partially pulled back the tariffs it imposed on imports from countries around the world. Speaking to reporters on...
Apr 10, 2025 “It is difficult to have a plan when, ultimately, it is such a fluid situation,” said Warren Kaeding, Saskatchewan’s trade and export development minister. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Global Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Summit meets amid tariff situation
Leaders from across Saskatchewan's economy are gathering in Regina on Tuesday morning amid tariff problems and threats from around the world to discuss the current situation and next steps at the annu...
Apr 08, 2025 Speakers at the annual summit include agricultural and manufacturing leaders in the province. (Céline Grimard/980 CJME)
'Sport for all': Riders announce $1.8 million investment in Sask amateur football
The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation has announced a $1.8 million investment in amateur football programs across the province. Part of that investment will see $430,000 go toward providing 1,000 new...
Apr 06, 2025 The Rider Foundation's Cindy Fuchs says the $1.8 million investment in amateur football programs like Regina Minor Football will help grow the game in the province. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Sask. man heading to trial on same sex assault charge for a third time
The Supreme Court of Canada has sent a sexual assault case against a Saskatchewan man back for a new trial, which will be the third time Soon Hyong Kwon has faced one for the same accusation. Kwon was...
Apr 05, 2025 (vladek/Depositphotos.com)
How are tariffs impacting the Saskatchewan brewing industry?
As the pressures of tariffs continue and some beverages remain off-limits in Saskatchewan, what sort of toll is it all having on Saskatchewan brewers? Michael Brennan, president & CEO of Great Wes...
Apr 02, 2025 Great Western beers stock the shelves in a Regina Sobeys liquor store. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
Premier Scott Moe to remove industrial carbon tax rate
Premier Scott Moe took to social media Wednesday afternoon with an announcement about the carbon tax. He said the province is getting rid of its industrial carbon tax rate, calling Saskatchewan the fi...
Mar 26, 2025 Premier Scott Moe took to X Wednesday afternoon to announce the province would remove the industrial carbon tax rate. (980 CJME file photo)
Border communities sticking together amid tariff uncertainty
While politicians throw barbs at each other from the U.S. and Canadian capitals, two communities are literally stuck in the middle of the on-again-off-again tariffs war. Regardless, neither leaders of...
Mar 10, 2025 Portal, North Dakota, may be at risk of being hit with U.S. tariffs targeting Canada, because the town uses SaskEnergy to get its gas. (Lisa Smith/ Submitted)
Historic tobacco settlement sees Saskatchewan receive $700 million
A monumental tobacco settlement ruling in Ontario last week will see Saskatchewan receive around $700 million. In a news release on March 10, the Government of Saskatchewan said they are pleased with ...
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