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The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) today announced the signing of a suite of historic contracts with REalloys Inc. (REA), reinforcing Saskatchewan’s leadership in establishing the first fully-integrated rare earth supply chain in North America.
This partnership between SRC and REA is anchored by a five-year offtake agreement under which REA will purchase the vast majority of annual production of Neodymium -Praseodymium (NdPr) metal and Dysprosium (Dy) and Terbium (Tb) oxides from SRC’s Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatoon. The agreement will deliver strong commercial returns to SRC and the people of Saskatchewan while enabling REA to meet regulatory compliance in its delivery of rare earth metals to its U.S. defence industrial base clients.
Saskatchewan’s crop production reached a record 41.9 million metric tonnes (MMT) in 2025, a 13.7 per cent increase over 2024 and 24.1 per cent above the five-year average.
“Despite challenges faced by many producers this growing season, overall Saskatchewan production was up this year thanks to the resilience and innovation of producers,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “This record production puts us within reach of the growth plan goal of 45 MMT by 2030.”
Skate the Park at Echo Valley Provincial Park opens December 26 offering the perfect winter experience for residents and visitors.
Skate the Park will be lit up with thousands of twinkling lights and will feature a new Winter Olympics theme that includes a podium spot to take the perfect family photo. Adaptive kicksleds are available on a first-come first-serve basis. A tipi warming shelter with a wood-burning stove will also return this year.
At this time of year, communities across Saskatchewan pause to reflect on the year that was and to look ahead with hope to the year to come.
Christmas is a time for connection, trust, and shared understanding. Those same values sit at the heart of strong local governance. When residents can easily see how decisions are made, how public dollars are spent, and how their municipality is governed, confidence grows and communities are strengthened.
In the year ahead, Saskatchewan municipalities will be preparing for an important change. New provincial legislation coming into force in 2027 will require municipalities to publish key documents: minutes, financial statements, and bylaws, online for public access. It’s a significant step forward for transparency and accountability, and one that reflects the expectations of today’s ratepayers.
At OurSask.info, we believe this moment represents more than a regulatory requirement. It’s an opportunity to bring communities closer together through shared information, clearer communication, and a common space where residents can stay informed and engaged.
Our platform was built with this future in mind, enabling municipalities of every size to meet modern transparency standards while maintaining their local identity. Many Places. One Space. A connected approach that supports good governance and stronger communities.
This Christmas, we extend our thanks to the municipal leaders, administrators, and community members who work year-round to serve their neighbours and keep local government strong.
From all of us at OurSask.info, we wish you a Merry Christmas, a restful holiday season, and a bright, transparent year ahead.
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced a landmark update to municipal legislation that places public transparency and easy access to municipal information at the forefront of local governance.
Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz tabled The Municipalities Modernization and Red Tape Reduction Act, a bill that updates The Cities Act, The Municipalities Act, and The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010. The most significant advancement in this legislation is a new requirement that, starting in 2027, every Saskatchewan municipality must publicly post council meeting minutes, audited financial statements, and municipal bylaws on a publicly accessible website.
“These changes directly respond to what ratepayers expect today—clear, accessible information about how their communities are governed,” Schmalz said. “Saskatchewan residents interact with municipal services every day. Ensuring that decisions, finances, and bylaws are posted online strengthens trust and helps councils remain accountable, responsive, and transparent.”
To support this transition toward consistent province-wide access to information, the Government of Saskatchewan will begin posting municipal financial statements to saskatchewan.ca beginning in January 2026.
These amendments are the result of province-wide consultations in 2024 with residents, municipal leaders, and industry stakeholders. Upon passage, most measures will come into force immediately, with the transparency requirements taking effect in 2027 to give municipalities time to prepare their systems.
The Ministry of Government Relations will continue working with municipal partners to develop supporting regulations and provide education, training, and technical assistance.
More details about The Municipalities Modernization and Red Tape Reduction Act are available online.
The damage to Canada’s canola industry is becoming increasingly evident, with farmers now facing some of the lowest prices in recent years. Harvest is largely complete, and canola is sitting in bins across the province. For many producers, this is the time of year they begin marketing their crop to pay bills and sustain their operations. But in 2025, those opportunities are severely limited.
Since the imposition of tariffs stemming from Ottawa’s dispute with China over electric vehicles, not a single shipment of Saskatchewan canola seed, oil, or meal has entered the Chinese market. This sudden halt has severed access to one of Canada’s largest and most dependable buyers, triggering a sharp drop in canola prices. Farmers are now contending with full storage bins, limited marketing options, and incomes that cannot meet financial obligations such as mortgages, crop input costs, and operating loans—with no clear resolution in sight.
“We just finished harvest, but the bins are full and the marketplace is closed off. This is not a good situation for farmers right now,” says Bill Huber, SARM President. “We need access to our markets in order to keep farms financially viable.”
While the federal government has not yet communicated whether removing EV-related tariffs is under consideration, canola industry leaders—including farmer representatives—met with Prime Minister Carney on September 17 to address the urgent trade issue. During that meeting, stakeholders stressed that resolving the China canola ban will require the removal of tariffs and a political solution.
SARM is calling on the federal government to act swiftly to remove trade barriers and restore access to China’s market, warning that delay will further strain farm incomes and jeopardize the stability of Saskatchewan’s canola sector. This issue will be top of the meeting agenda as SARM’s Board and Policy Team are in Ottawa next week including meeting with the Federal Minister of Agriculture.
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Background: SARM is the independent association representing rural municipalities in Saskatchewan, serving as the primary advocate for its members before senior governments.
Since 1905, SARM has been working to address the concerns of rural municipalities and ensure that their voices are heard by senior levels of government. We provide support to our members in dealing with the provincial and federal governments. We advocate on behalf of our members and help ensure their compliance with legislation and regulations.
SARM also has been mandated and plays an important role in the advocacy of Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector. SARM believes that Agriculture is more than just an industry — it is the very foundation of our rural communities.
In compliance with the Act of Incorporation, SARM directly and lawfully engages in activities that tend to advance the interests of agriculture, including the handling, transportation, processing, and marketing of grain and grain products. Furthermore, the Act instructs that SARM be an actively engaged participant and member of the Canada Grains Council, as well as other organizations, associations, councils, congresses, and bodies advancing the interests of those who produce agricultural products.
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