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Saskatchewan beefs up border with the States

A team of 16 officers recruited from various agencies will form a new group to patrol the Saskatchewan border with the United States.

With the incoming U.S. president, Donald Trump promising 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports to the States unless action is taken on immigration and drugs, Premier Scott Moe is offering the gesture.

“We are redeploying 16 provincial law enforcement officers to patrol high-priority areas around the border. We are also prepared to mobilize up to 95 total officers to address emerging incidents should they arise,” said Moe.

The officers will come from conservation service, highway patrol, and canine units.

“Members of our Provincial Protective Services team will work with existing federal and provincial agencies to strengthen border security through high visibility surveillance, commercial vehicle enforcement, and remote area patrols,” said Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod.

Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec are also enhancing border security with Canada’s largest trading partner.

Moe says there is no trade deficit, but he is taking the threat of tariffs from the president-elect very seriously.

Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Jan.20.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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