Tag Archives: Business & Economy

It's a struggle that is crippling Saskatchewan residents of all ages and it doesn't appear to be getting better: finding an affordable and reliable place to rent.With rental rates constantly rising an...

A major mining project in northeastern Saskatchewan will continue after being given the green light to continue exploring.Rockridge Resources, the company that operates the Knife Lake Copper Project a...

Some Canadians are feeling a little more optimistic about their debt with the prospect of interest rate cuts on the horizon, said MNP Ltd.The insolvency firm's Consumer Debt Index metric showed a sign...

Residents of the tri-communities will soon have a new option when it comes to dining. Taco Time is expected to open its doors by the end of June, ushering in new food options not offered anywhere else...

In an effort to solve labour shortages in the hospitality, the provincial government has given Hospitality Saskatchewan $400,000 to look for workers. The money is supposed to help the association crea...

OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...

La Ronge council has approved a package of community development initiatives.At a regular council meeting earlier this week, two new tax abatements and a grant program were given the greenlight. As of...

Osprey Wings Ltd. is in the process of being sold.It marks the second time in the last year an announcement has been made that the charter aircraft company that has served northern Saskatchewan for mo...

It has its critics and its supporters, but who is right and who is wrong when it comes to the debate over the federal carbon tax?As of April 1, that levy will rise from $65 to $80 a tonne, representin...

The provincial Finance Critic is giving the recent SaskParty budget a failing grade.The NDP's Trent Wotherspoon told northeastNOW the budget didn't address what his party believes is the top issue peo...