Saskatchewan’s wealth is deeply rooted in its natural resources, especially potash, uranium, and agriculture. Many of the province’s wealthiest individuals have built empires through farming, agri-tech, grain trading, and mineral extraction — industries that continue to anchor its economy.
Here are the Top 10 Richest People in Saskatchewan in 2025, based on verified business disclosures, agricultural rankings, and provincial wealth data.
1. Brett Wilson (Saskatchewan-born) – $1.8 Billion
Source of Wealth: Energy Finance, Investments (Former Dragon’s Den)
Hometown: North Battleford, SK
Though now based in Alberta, Wilson was born and raised in Saskatchewan. He made his fortune co-founding FirstEnergy Capital, investing in energy, real estate, and agribusiness. He remains involved in prairie community initiatives.
2. Bill Doyle – $1.4 Billion
Source of Wealth: Potash (PotashCorp CEO, Mosaic Consultant)
Residence: Saskatoon, SK
Former CEO of PotashCorp, Doyle helped make Saskatchewan a global potash leader. Post-merger with Nutrien, he remains active in resource consulting and global fertilizer markets.
3. Gord Rawlinson – $1.2 Billion
Source of Wealth: Media (Rawlco Radio)
Residence: Saskatoon, SK
Owner of Rawlco Radio, Rawlinson built one of the largest private radio networks in Canada. He is a major media investor and philanthropist, supporting arts, healthcare, and local entrepreneurship.
4. Murad Al-Katib – $980 Million
Source of Wealth: Food Processing (AGT Foods)
Residence: Regina, SK
Founder and CEO of AGT Food and Ingredients, Al-Katib turned Saskatchewan into a hub for pulse crop exports. He has earned global recognition for scaling sustainable agriculture across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
5. Calvin Helmer & Family – $860 Million
Source of Wealth: Agribusiness, Grain Elevators (Paterson Grain affiliate)
Residence: Weyburn, SK
The Helmer family operates one of Saskatchewan’s largest grain farming and trading operations, with thousands of acres and strategic infrastructure in grain handling and logistics.
6. Fred Mendel (Mendel Family Estate) – $820 Million
Source of Wealth: Meat Packing, Real Estate, Art Legacy
Residence: Saskatoon, SK (legacy)
Founder of Intercontinental Packers, Fred Mendel’s estate continues to hold value in land, commercial buildings, and cultural philanthropy. His legacy lives on in the Mendel Art Gallery (Remai Modern).
7. Ronald Styles – $700 Million
Source of Wealth: Telecommunications (SaskTel, Crown Investments)
Residence: Regina, SK
Former head of SaskTel and Crown Investments Corp., Styles holds advisory roles in telecom infrastructure, broadband expansion, and rural tech innovation, with growing private sector equity.
8. Thomas “Tom” W. Bentz – $630 Million
Source of Wealth: Farm Equipment, Dealerships (Redhead Equipment)
Residence: Regina, SK
Bentz owns Redhead Equipment, a leading distributor of agricultural machinery and heavy-duty trucks in Western Canada. His wealth is tied to the supply chain that powers prairie agriculture.
9. Lloyd L. Barber (Family Trust) – $590 Million
Source of Wealth: Indigenous Education, Land Rights, Royalty Income
Residence: Saskatoon, SK (legacy)
A respected Métis leader and former president of the University of Regina, Barber’s family trust still controls mineral royalties, land rights portfolios, and First Nations consulting stakes.
10. Joyce G. Anderson – $500 Million
Source of Wealth: Real Estate Development, Retail Holdings
Residence: Prince Albert, SK
Known for transforming underdeveloped rural land into retail and housing projects, Anderson has quietly built a powerful real estate empire across northern Saskatchewan.
Summary Table
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (2025) | Source of Wealth | Residence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Wilson | $1.8B | Energy, Investments | North Battleford (orig.) |
| 2 | Bill Doyle | $1.4B | Potash | Saskatoon |
| 3 | Gord Rawlinson | $1.2B | Media | Saskatoon |
| 4 | Murad Al-Katib | $980M | AGT Foods | Regina |
| 5 | Calvin Helmer & Family | $860M | Grain, Farming | Weyburn |
| 6 | Fred Mendel Estate | $820M | Meat, Real Estate | Saskatoon |
| 7 | Ronald Styles | $700M | Telecom, Investments | Regina |
| 8 | Tom Bentz | $630M | Farm Equipment | Regina |
| 9 | Lloyd Barber Family | $590M | Royalties, Land Rights | Saskatoon |
| 10 | Joyce Anderson | $500M | Real Estate | Prince Albert |
Final Thoughts
Saskatchewan’s richest individuals represent the heart of Canada’s agrarian economy, resource wealth, and community leadership. From potash to pulses and broadband to broadcasting, they are investing in the future of the prairies, even as they continue to reap rewards from the province’s vast natural capital.
