Premier Scott Moe was in Moose Jaw this weekend for a Saskatchewan Party Fundraising dinner a the Exhibition Centre. 

In the keynote speech, Moe addressed several issues including the "economic headwinds" that are still moving against trade, transport, and tax/regulation in some areas of the province.

"We've had some challenges over the last few years, certainly there are still economic headwinds that we're facing. They have not completely gone away."

Of course, Moe celebrated several Sask Party successes including balancing the provincial budget, investments in education, and the current high employment rates across the province. 

"We set out on a three-year plan to balance the budget in this province, we've been on track for that and that has been achieved this past year."

Moe also discussed the federal regulations on carbon taxes, and the effect they've had on the proposed SaskPower power plant, calling the regulations a "shortsighted" decision by the federal government. 

"That natural gas plant is our back up for the entire renewable system that we're implementing in wind and solar energy in this province. This is a shortsighted move by our federal government."  

Moe addressed the pause in planning for the new power plant by SaskPower, stating the Sask Party's support for Mayor Fraser Tolmie's efforts to advocate for the project to be grandfathered in. 

"I know the mayor has reached out to the federal government and asked for this project to be grandfathered as it was in process prior to the third time that they changed regulations around combined-cycle natural gas regulations, and we would echo that. This particular plant should be grandfathered." 

Moe introduced new Sask Party candidate Tim McLeod as the new Moose Jaw North candidate.

"I have come to know him as an individual with fine judgement," said Moe. 

Despite continuing challenges, Moe remains optimistic about the future of Saskatchewan and remains hopeful going into next year's provincial election.  

"The future looks strong. Saskatchewan is looking for continued growth over the next 40 years. Now we have some headwinds, but this is an optimistic forecast."