Saskatchewan political parties gearing up for 2011 election - As an election year dawns in Saskatchewan, three political parties are struggling to get an MLA in the door of the provincial legislature. [Regina LeaderPost]

YEAR-END INTERVIEW: Premier Brad Wall reflects on potash, privatization and domed stadium - Potash landed Premier Brad Wall in the spotlight this year unlike ever before.

PM Highlights the Success of Canada's Economic Action Plan - Prime Minister Stephen Harper today highlighted the success of Canada's Economic Action plan in creating jobs and economic growth during the global recession.

Race on for Ward 5 seat - With nominations now closed, the race to replace departing
city councillor Gord Wyant is on. [Star Phoenix Headlines]

Ralph Goodale calls on federal government to reject hostile takeover bid for PotashCorp - Deputy party leader Ralph Goodale and other key Liberal MPs called on the Harper government to reject BHP Billiton's hostile takeover bid for PotashCorp, saying the acquisition of the world's largest potash producer would provide "no net benefit to Canada." [Regina LeaderPost]

Protecting potash: NDP, Sask. Party not so far apart - So, if Premier Brad Wall thinks the Saskatchewan government has no business being in the potash business, why is his government seriously contemplating royalty and even legislative changes that would regulate the industry?

Saskatchewan government would consider legislation to ensure increased local head office for PotashCorp - The Saskatchewan Party government said Wednesday it is prepared to act — potentially through the force of law — to boost the head office presence in the province of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, no matter who ends up owning the company. [Regina LeaderPost]

U.S. SENATORS RETURN TO SASKATCHEWAN -
A delegation of U.S. Senators is returning to Saskatchewan today to learn more about the province's clean energy resources and technology.
[SK News]

Premier Brad Wall tight-lipped over what Conservative MPs have to say about proposed stadium - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall said the amount of work put into the proposal for a domed multi-purpuse stadium in downtown Regina should make it a prime candidate for federal funding — but whether Ottawa is willing to play a financial role in such facilities remains a waiting game. [Regina LeaderPost

Sask. government moves forward with third-party potash report - The provincial government has commissioned a report into what a proposed takeover of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. would mean for the province. [Star Phoenix Headlines]