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Chamber of Commerce speaks up on federal phaseout plans

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce has declared its disapproval over the federal government’s recent announcement that it plans to phase out coal power generation in Canada by 2030, accelerating plans to cease traditional coal power operation.

Art Mainil will be inducted into Saskatchewan’s agriculture hall

A long-time farmer from southeast Saskatchewan is one of the first three inductees to be announced for the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame’s class of 2017.

Equivalency agreement signed

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have reached an agreement in principle to finalize an equivalency agreement for Canada’s existing coal-fire regulation.
Assiniboia area prime for renewable energy

Assiniboia area prime for renewable energy

The Assiniboia and district area is a prime location for renewable energy development, Ron Diduch, CEO of Se­qoia Energy told a gathering of business leaders in Assini­boia on November 18.
Government criticizes coal decision

Government criticizes coal decision

The recent announcement by Catherine McKenna, the federal minister for environment and climate change, to end traditional coal-fired power generation by 2030 has drawn the ire of the provincial government.

Deadline and demands pushed forward by feds

The federal government put a push on the Canadian electrical power generating industries on Monday with Catherine McKenna, the minister of the environment and climate change, announcing an acceleration of the transition from traditional coal fueled p

Revenue drops, leading to deficit growth

A drop in provincial revenue of $600 million has put further speculation into Saskatchewan’s expected $434 million deficit. This revenue drop has possibly pushed the deficit closer to $1 billion.

Saskatchewan manufacturing sales rise in September

In September, manufacturing sales in Saskatchewan increased from the previous year by 8.2 per cent, totalling $1.24 billion. This is the highest rate of manufacturing growth among the provinces, and more than five times the national average.
Frehlicks recognized at luncheon

Frehlicks recognized at luncheon

The many accomplishments of Ray and Doris Frehlick were celebrated by many on Nov. 16.

Moe touting Sask. solutions in Morocco

Saskatchewan’s Environment Minister Scott Moe was the provincial representative at the 22nd session of the Conference of Parties on Climate Change in Morocco. Moe attended the opening session on Nov.
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