Media Release – Redekop Celebrated as Saskatchewan’s Leading Exporter

Regina, Saskatchewan — Redekop Celebrated as Saskatchewan's Leading Exporter Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP) awarded the 2024 STEP Export Award to Redekop Manufacturing at their Annual General Meeting today in Saskatoon. Based…

Fall Edition 2024

In 2023, Saskatchewan led the nation in per capita exports, more than double the national average. Crude oil and potash were the top Saskatchewan exports in terms of value, and uranium was eighth. It is a pleasure to watch STEP members find…

SLICE of Success: Innovating Machinery for the Saskatchewan Wild Rice Industry

Chris Thomson, the program lead for Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Agricultural Equipment Technician program, known for his expertise in machinery repair, took his skills beyond the classroom. He teamed up with #STEPMember, NWC Wild Rice Company,…

LightLeaf Solar: The Revolution of Solar Designs

In December 2016, Rick Retzlaff received a $50 Amazon gift card from his daughter, a seemingly modest gift that would spark an innovative venture. As an avid sailor, Retzlaff was planning a month-long, solar-powered adventure through Puget Sound…

Media Release – STEP Announces Finalists for 2024 STEP Export Award

Regina, Saskatchewan — STEP Announces Finalists for 2024 STEP Export Award Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is pleased to announce three finalists for the 2024 STEP Export Award. The winner of the Award will be unveiled…

Summer Edition 2024

As global markets evolve, Saskatchewan continues to assert its prominence in the manufacturing sector. There is significant demand and growth across agriculture equipment and machinery, aerospace and defense, construction, and clean technologies. Discover…

Sweet Saskatoon Berry Success

Jarvis Blushke's childhood memories are infused with the sweetness of Saskatoon Berries, picked with his mother along the North Saskatchewan River. These nostalgic moments ignited a lifelong passion for the versatile purple berry, leading Blushke…

Associate Member Spotlight: Global Trade Credit

Global Trade Credit (GTC) is a privately owned Specialty Insurance Firm. GTC represents the entire credit insurance market of approx. 12 insurers, including these four direct insurers; Export Development Canada (EDC), Allianz Trade (formerly…

Sask-based Functional Food Company Promoting Food Security

Asia’s issues with food security, food production, and individuals’ nutritional needs led Kevin Friesen, CEO of Fire+Ice Functional Foods to build businesses in the hemp production and packaged foods industry. CEO of Fire+Ice Functional…
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Saskatchewan Sustainable Agriculture: A Global Model

Saskatchewan's agricultural sector is making waves globally with its remarkably low carbon footprint crops, as revealed by a recent study from the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS). Dr. Steven Webb, GIFS Executive Director, credits this…

More than a Report

Every year, hours are spent gathering data and formatting statistics to build the Saskatchewan State of Trade Report. Released on April 24, 2024 by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP), this…