Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Sask NDP; chambers encourage residents to shop local
The Saskatchewan NDP have launched an initiative to bring the province together and support their own local businesses. "Next week, [United States President] Donald Trump intends to impose what will b...
Feb 27, 2025
Premier says pipeline permits ‘considered pre-approved’ in Sask.
Saskatchewan's premier says all pipeline permits for lines going east, west or south that are received by the provincial government "will be considered pre-approved."Scott Moe made the announcement on...
Feb 27, 2025

NDP MLAs visit La Ronge as part of northern tour
A group of NDP MLAs were in La Ronge this week to hear from northern residents to ensure they are represented when the Saskatchewan Legislature re-opens on March 19. The delegation of shadow ministers...
Feb 26, 2025
A number of Saskatchewan travellers boycott U.S. amid tariff threats
With tariff threats continuing to linger, some Saskatchewan travellers are vacationing in Canada, instead of the United States.Nikki Standinghorn, a North Battleford resident, has already cancelled a ...
Feb 26, 2025

Province steps back from planned changes to building code tiers
Citing the need to not add to the red tape surrounding construction of new homes in Saskatchewan, the province said recently that builders will not be required to construct new homes at a higher energ...
Feb 20, 2025
Provincial inflation up 2.4 per cent
After dropping to 1.8 per cent in December, the January inflation numbers for Saskatchewan are up to 2.4 per cent. By contrast, the national rate was 1.9 per cent. An almost double digit increase in t...
Feb 19, 2025

Stay skeptical to avoid evolving online scams like fake Peavey Mart website
As online scams become more sophisticated, and in some cases more localized, a cybersecurity expert warns Canadians to stay vigilant against fraudulent websites, fake social media ads, and phishing sc...
Feb 13, 2025

Trump says he’ll sign reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners Thursday
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he'll sign an order that increases U.S. tariffs to the rates other countries charge on imports."TODAY IS THE BIG ONE: RECIPROCAL TARIFFS!!!" Trump posted on h...
Feb 13, 2025
Ending provincial trade barriers, buying local part of Central Sask. economic plan
Whether the United States goes ahead with trade tariffs or not, the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce believes getting rid of trade barriers between provinces is a necessary thing.Patty Hughes, Chambe...
Feb 06, 2025

Businesses told to look for opportunity in Trump chaos
A short speech from Conservative MP Randy Hoback had members of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce listening intently for any clues as to what might come next in the potential Canada/U...
Feb 05, 2025