Weedmark says a lot was accomplished in 2025
January 5, 2026, 10:58 am
Nicole Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Moosomin-Montmartre MLA Kevin Weedmark says 2025 has been a busy year for him. Weedmark is also the Legislative Secretary to the Ministers of Health. Following are his thoughts on the year
What were some of the highlights of 2025?
There were so many! Every time I was able to make a difference for a constituent, every time we were able as a government to move a positive policy change forward, it’s always a great feeling.
One of the biggest highlights for me was the day we introduced the new compassionate intervention legislation.
When it was first mentioned in the Throne Speech we had a local woman who had come to me to ask for this type of legislation, in the hopes that it would help her son, there in the Legislature. And we had Chief Shelley Bear and Headwoman Audrey Isaac from Ochapowace First Nation there. Chief Bear had told me that she believes there are people from Ochapowace First Nation who would be alive today if we had that legislation. So it was an honor to have them there for that. Then the day the legislation was introduced we had a large group of people from Moosomin-Montmartre and from White Bear First Nation who wanted to be there to see that legislation introduced.
Another highlight was to make the announcement at Kahkewistahaw to designate the highway running through the First Nation as Chief Kahkewistahaw Way.
Another highlight was bringing the Premier to Moosomin-Montmartre. We visited three communities, including a lunch in Moosomin with a large group of people there to hear from the Premier.
Another highlight was the opening of Rocanville’s indoor pool. The amount of the ICIP grant for the pool was more than doubled this year, making it more affordable for the community, and thanks to the hard work of so many people in Rocanville, that new pool is now a reality.
To see construction start on the new 90-spot daycare in Moosomin was also a highlight, to see the water treatment plant to allow Moosomin to grow was a highlight, the opening of the new pool at Kemoca Regional Park was a highlight, and there are so many more.
What were some of the things you accomplished?
There has been so much accomplished for our area in 2025. We have had a lot of highway work done in the area including work on Highways 1, 8, and 48.
In June, I was thrilled to be in Grenfell as we announced that work would get started on the new long-term care facility in that community. That is now under construction.
We have had the head of medical diagnostics out to Moosomin twice to look at the Southeast Integrated Care Centre to determine if, where, and how a CT Scanner could be accommodated in the building. He has been speaking with equipment vendors to determine options.
That’s the first step in the process, so there is work being done on that.
What were some of the disappointments in 2025?
Everywhere I go across the constituency and across the province, I see people who are improving things, who are making things better, who are building up businesses, who are finding ways to make thing better within our health system.
I have toured facilities like the Breast Health Centre in Regina, and heard what a difference that is making, I have seen the work on the new Long Term Care Home at Grenfell and heard from local people how excited they are for that, I was there in Yorkton when we announced that there will be a new medical residency program for doctors to finish their training here, just like we have in Moosomin that has made such a difference in that community.
And everywhere I go I hear positivity and see good things happening, so the most disappointing thing is to go into the Legislative Assembly and hear the opposition put a negative spin on absolutely everything every day.
We have challenges, yes. But we are incredibly fortunate in this province to have amazing people who are going to overcome those challenges and keep this province moving forward.
What happened in 2025 that had the most effect on your constituents?
Everything we’re doing is focused on building a strong, safe, secure Saskatchewan, and that benefits everyone.
In the spring we made Saskatchewan the first Carbon Tax Free province in Canada, reduced the education property tax mill rate, and provided $250 million in tax savings as well as introduced various affordability measures.
This fall we introduced the Saskatchewan Internal Trade Promotion Act, which aims to reduce trade barriers between provinces and help support freer trade across Canada.
Another major step was the Response to Illicit Drugs Act, designed to protect families and communities from illegal drugs and to hold those who profit from them accountable. I have heard a lot of positive comments about that.
On the last day of the fall sitting we introduced the Compassionate Intervention Act, which will require individuals whose addictions put themselves or others at risk to receive the care they need.
I had a large group from our constituency in the Legislature to see that legislation introduced.
We brought in amendments to the Saskatchewan Firearms Act which will protect gun owners from financial liability caused by federal firearm bans.
All of these changes are moving Saskatchewan in the right direction
What are some of the most common things you hear from your constituents?
I hear a lot of things from my constituents every week, ranging from individual issues with municipal affairs and farm drainage to health care to education. Part of my role is connecting people with those who can work on their issues and come to a resolution.
People seem to be generally supportive of the direction we are taking the province in, but of course there are issues, whether it be health care, highways, drainage, social services, sometimes specific to communities, sometimes just affecting individuals, that need to be addressed.
What will be some of the biggest challenges for your party in 2026?
The biggest challenge I see for our government and our province next year is navigating international trade.
Saskatchewan’s economy is built on exports, and we certainly see that in our region, with potash, agriculture, energy and manufacturing all focused on export markets. Saskatchewan and Alberta have by far the most exports per capita among Canadian provinces.
We see challenges in the logistics of getting our goods to market, whether it be oil flowing through pipelines, or logistical problems getting goods by rail to port, or labor stoppages causing issues.
On top of that we now have tariff and trade issues that are causing challenges.
Scott Moe has provided incredible leadership on trade, leading the way for Canada with India and China.
Navigating tariffs and trade will definitely be a challenge to overcome
What are some of the most challenging things about being an MLA?
Trying to be five places at once. I don’t think a lot of people realize how busy an MLA’s schedule is, and the difficult decisions that have to be made when for one evening you have two invitations to events in Saskatoon, two in Regina, one in Rocanville, one in Moosomin, one in Montmartre, and one in Indian Head. Trying to balance the need to get around the riding and meet people with my responsibilities in Regina and my role as Legislative Secretary to the Ministers of Health, which takes me right across the province, is a challenge for me. I take my role very seriously and I’m disappointed when I cannot make it to an event or a meeting because I have another more urgent meeting.
I try to do the best for my constituents while fulfilling my provincial responsibilities.
I believe communication is vitally important, so I submit a report each week to media across the riding letting people know a few highlights of where I have been and what I have done that week.
What are some of the most rewarding things about being an MLA?
All of it. Being part of the discussion on the future of this province, having the great honor of being part of the provincial government is great, but there are two answers to that, and both are about people.
Most importantly, being able to make a difference for people means a lot to me. I can’t speak about the individual casework I and my constituency assistant Charlene take on for constituents because I need to protect their privacy, but in some cases we are able to make a difference for people.
Charlene is excellent at talking to the various ministers’ offices and getting the information to the right people to get issues solved.
And secondly, meeting amazing people across the riding and right across the province.
South of McLean, at the west end of my constituency a man named Ian Moats set up Ian’s Christmas Lights and has raised $182,000 for the mental health ward in Regina. Meeting him and touring his light display was rewarding, as was bringing him to the Legislature to give him some recognition.
There’s a group that works on grief counselling and suicide prevention, Caring Hearts, that I first found out about when I went to their event for Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. I learned a lot about them, met with them and health officials, two months after first learning about them I had the honor of announcing funding for their group to expand their service across the province.
At meeting after meeting, at event after event, I meet amazing people.
I’ve always been optimistic about the future of Saskatchewan, and every day I’m even more optimistic because we are a province full of potential, and what will help us develop to our full potential is the resilience,
resourcefulness and drive of the people of this province.
It really is an honor to represent the people of our area, and I’m going to continue working hard for them!
