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Sask. Premier calls Trump tariff decision ‘disappointing’

by: MinotVoice | February 3, 2025

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcements with disappointment, warning that the 10% and 25% tariffs on Canadian goods could harm economies and consumers in both countries. Moe advocates for targeted retaliatory measures to combat these new tariffs, emphasizing the risks they pose to North American economic integration.

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Province ‘closely considering’ extending life of Saskatchewan’s coal power plants

by: MinotVoice | January 29, 2025

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is signaling a shift in the province’s energy strategy, with a focus on extending the lifespan of coal-fired power plants. Amid rising concerns over electricity affordability and reliability, Moe announced that SaskPower is exploring this option to meet the province’s energy needs. While the federal Clean Electricity Regulations aim for a

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Outdoors Notebook: Manitoba to ban live baitfish, leeches beginning in April 2027

by: MinotVoice | January 28, 2025

If you visit a fish camp in Manitoba, changes are coming. Starting in 2027, the province will ban the use of baitfish and leeches to protect its waters from invasive species and fish diseases. While the move is part of a broader conservation plan, it’s sending ripples through local businesses like Smoke N Fish, which

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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces new border plan as Trump tariff threat looms

by: MinotVoice | January 15, 2025

Premier Scott Moe is rolling out a border security plan, bolstering enforcement along the Saskatchewan-U.S. boundary just as a new tariff threat from Donald Trump looms. With key tools and officers in place, Moe’s approach aims to ease cross-border tensions while addressing local issues like drug trafficking and illegal weapons. The timing is critical: as

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Feral pigs a growing concern for southwest Saskatchewan

by: MinotVoice | January 6, 2025

Feral pigs may sound like a page out of rural legend, but in southwest Saskatchewan, the tale is turning real. While sightings in this region are still scarce, experts warn it’s only a matter of time before their numbers swell. With their roots tracing back to the 1980s agricultural diversification, these boars didn’t just disappear

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Canadian Prairies stand to benefit the most from boost to immigration target

by: Josh Wolsky | February 15, 2023

Immigration is an issue in every country; it’s also an opportunity. New citizens equal new workers, and in places starved for labor, everyone willing to fill a role is welcome. And for our neighbors to the North, the Canadian Federal government has issued a report suggesting the prairie region is likely to benefit the most

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Saskatchewan Watershed At Normal Levels Thus Far

by: Josh Wolsky | February 8, 2023

The Souris River’s Saskatchewan headwaters make the snowpack of our northern neighbors local news. And the first report of 2023 indicates lots of storage in the reservoirs for Canadian prairie snow that will melt through Minot. The Souris Basin outlook is quoted below. “Both Rafferty Reservoir and Grant Devine Lake are below their prescribed February

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Alberta landowners fear repeat of orphan well crisis as renewable energy booms

by: Josh Wolsky | February 3, 2023

The oil business is known for its boom and bust cycles. Everyone loves it when times are good. And in the past, everyone pays for it when times are bad. At least, that’s what everyone in Alberta remembers about the last time it went bad. Because when it went, it left cities and towns holding

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Saskatchewan nursing union says recruitment plan to address worker shortage moving too slow

by: Josh Wolsky | January 30, 2023

It doesn’t matter where you look, recruitment of workers and staffing are the challenges facing communities. This story from The Regina Leader-Post highlights the Saskatchewan’s provincial need for nurses. Those on the job are burning out at a faster and faster rate, and the impact on health care is becoming evident. What are they doing

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Brandon Citizens weigh in loudly at last chance to prevent a costly infrastructure project

by: Josh Wolsky | January 26, 2023

In the second story from Brandon in today’s news feed, you can read about a level of community engagement we do not commonly see in Minot. The City of Brandon proposed spending ~$30 million on new lift stations. The public showed up in force, and they weren’t shy with their opinions. They didn’t like the

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Manitoba Sisters intertwine fashion, farming

by: Josh Wolsky | January 9, 2023

Farming and food production are vital to the local economy, but how do we get people to care about them? For a pair of sisters in Brandon, Manitoba, the answer is fashion. Cassandra and Stefanie Lepp have more than 35,000 social media followers, and they’re using their influence educate and inform women about farming. Get

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Sask. Provincial Tax Changes Redistribute Property Tax Burden

by: Josh Wolsky | December 20, 2022

Our provincial neighbors to the North changed their tax code, and it’s creating a headache for rural municipalities. The change was simple, the province lowered the rate at which certain commercial properties could be taxed. It was a win for some businesses, and a loss for others. But there’s an important underlying factor at play;

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North Portal border crossing selected as one of five for Alaska-bound travellers

by: Josh Wolsky | August 6, 2020

Travelers looking to transit through Canada on their way between the U.S. mainland and Alaska have few border crossings to choose from, but the North Portal crossing NW of Minot is one of them. The Estevan Mercury has the full story on what’s required if you plan on driving to Alaska anytime soon.

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Summer fun is blowing up in Brandon

by: Josh Wolsky | June 12, 2019

Is the future of outdoor water recreation inflated? This year in Brandon, the answer is yes. Check out this story from the Brandon Sun (pictures included) that shows one neighboring city’s new approach to summer water recreation. Cover image credit goes to Tim Smith of the Brandon Sun.

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Compare Minot — City of Regina launches new website

by: Josh Wolsky | June 5, 2019

In a case of compare Minot to others, the City of Regina launched a new website. It replaces the last website built in 2008. The cost: $1.2 million Canadian. If you use the City of Minot’s website, it’s worth taking a look to gather ideas and see what works. Check it out here: https://www.regina.ca

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Brandon approves $4M for new water mains

by: Josh Wolsky | June 5, 2019

Do you know where a bunch of your property taxes go? In the case of managing a city like Minot or our neighbor Brandon, Manitoba — it takes a lot of money to keep what we have in working order. You don’t need to read the story below from the Brandon Sun; the headline captures

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