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Braid: Hopes raised for long pause in Trump tariffs, then brutally dashed

Braid: Hopes raised for long pause in Trump tariffs, then brutally dashed

The federal approach has clearly failed. Smith's might still work

yesterday 9

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Don Braid

Cuthand: Clemency the right call by Biden for jailed Indigenous activist

Cuthand: Clemency the right call by Biden for jailed Indigenous activist

Leonard Pellitier was convicted of the killings of two FBI agents in 1975. During the last 50 years in prison, he maintained his innocence.

previous day 10

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Doug Cuthand

Opinion: Saskatchewan, Alberta respond with deference to Trump threats

Opinion: Saskatchewan, Alberta respond with deference to Trump threats

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith try to appease a U.S. president who seeks to seriously damage their economies.

friday 10

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Guest Column

Mandryk: So what if Trump, RFK Jr. declare war on Saskatchewan canola?

Mandryk: So what if Trump, RFK Jr. declare war on Saskatchewan canola?

Premier Moe says we should de-escalate Trump's tariff uproar, but crazy notions like Robert Kennedy Jr.'s condemnation of oilseeds are getting in...

friday 10

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Murray Mandryk

Mandryk: Moe opts for political subtlety on change rooms and tariffs

Mandryk: Moe opts for political subtlety on change rooms and tariffs

Not known for his subtlety, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's change room and tariff policies show he may be better at it than some people think.

friday 10

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Murray Mandryk

Opinion: Saskatchewan signals radical shift by clinging to fading coal

Opinion: Saskatchewan signals radical shift by clinging to fading coal

SaskPower is exploring keeping its coal-fired electricity plants running past 2030, apparently reneging on a commitment by Saskatchewan's government.

friday 10

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Guest Column

Tank: Bear spray as a weapon continues to pose threat in Saskatchewan

Tank: Bear spray as a weapon continues to pose threat in Saskatchewan

Incidents involving bear spray continue in Saskatchewan nearly a year after new provincial rules to restrict its transportation were introduced.

22.01.2025 10

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Phil Tank

Opinion: An iconic Canadian candy melts away amid food challenges

Opinion: An iconic Canadian candy melts away amid food challenges

Over time, Cherry Blossom became a relic, fondly remembered but seldom purchased, particularly by younger Canadians.

22.01.2025 9

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Sylvain Charlebois

Mandryk: Moe's canola crushing dreams crushed by FCL plant cancellation

Mandryk: Moe's canola crushing dreams crushed by FCL plant cancellation

The collapse of the Federative Co-operatives Ltd.-AGT Food canola crushing plant after last week's Viterra Ltd. takeover is bad news for Premier...

21.01.2025 1

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Murray Mandryk

Opinion: Canada can be seen as Trump's Ukraine in new imperial era

Opinion: Canada can be seen as Trump's Ukraine in new imperial era

The contradictory response of Canada's premiers shows our vulnerability as Trump poses a real threat to Canadian independence.

21.01.2025 9

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

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