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The last 12 months have led some insiders to suggest that the Calgary-based company effectively “won” the transaction.

Nutrien is also set to lose one of its two directors who live in Saskatchewan this year, which Devine said is especially concerning given how important it is that the corporation’s strategic arm understand the province.

Referring to PotashCorp’s reputation as a major donor to community organizations and initiatives, the former Progressive Conservative politician said, “Those kinds of things are not as likely to happen if your main players in the organization don’t live here.”

“The more in touch you are with the community, the more likely you are to participate,” he added.

PotashCorp based its donations on one per cent of earnings on a five-year rolling average; according to its corporate filings, that resulted in $197 million flowing to a host of organizations, projects and events between 2007 and 2017.

Nutrien, which has stepped up its advertising in the province, says it has donated to “more than 200” community organizations in Saskatchewan. As of November, its annual local investment stood at $4.5 million, according to a spokesman.

In an emailed statement, spokesman Will Tigley described the company’s community investment program as the province’s largest, and highlighted its new 10-year funding commitment to STARS Air Ambulance.

“We look forward to building on the relationship with our many community partners in Saskatchewan,” Tigley wrote.