December 11, 2025 | Category: Government Updates

 

Regina, SK— Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced changes to his cabinet today, aiming to balance experienced leadership with fresh perspectives. Hon. Kim Gartner has been appointed Minister of Highways, while Minister Marit returns to the Agriculture portfolio, with the added responsibility of the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation. WESTAC thanks Minister Marit for his continued support and looks forward to working with Minister Gartner to advance transportation priorities important to Saskatchewan and Western Canada.

About Hon. Kim Gartner

Hon. Kim Gartner was sworn into Premier Moe’s Cabinet on December 11, 2025. He was first elected MLA for Kindersley-Biggar in 2024. He had a 35-year career in municipal administration, supporting local, regional, and provincial initiatives. He served as chief administrative officer for the town of Macklin for 30 years. Minister Gartner is a Past President of the Urban Administrators Association of Saskatchewan and has also served as School Trustee for the Living Sky School Division.

In addition to his professional life, he has been an active volunteer with numerous community organizations and has served as event coordinator for the World Bunnock Championship.

Minister Gartner was born and raised on a family farm a short distance east of Macklin. He and his wife Colleen have four children and four granddaughters.

About WESTAC

The Western Transportation Advisory Council (WESTAC) is a council of organizations in the transportation sector represented by senior decision-makers. WESTAC’s members span all aspects of freight transportation in Canada, including carriers and logistics providers, ports and terminals, shippers, labour unions, and all three levels of government. Members represent a significant share of the western Canadian economy. WESTAC focuses on critical issues affecting Western Canada’s freight transportation network to ensure it is safe, efficient, reliable and competitive.