Business & Economy

Canada’s electric vehicle push met with excitement, concern

The federal government's plan to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 is being met with both support and concern.Tyler Krause sits on the board of directors for the Saskatchewan Electric Vehicl...

Dec 21, 2023

Less flight disruptions expected over Christmas, but travellers should still plan ahead

It's one of the busiest travel times of the year as thousands expect to hit the skies for Christmas.Thousands of Saskatchewan residents are expected to travel for Christmas with thousands more making ...

Dec 20, 2023

Lakeside Spirits permitted to operate extended hours on NYE

By a four to three decision, liquor retail stores in La Ronge will be permitted to operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on New Year's Eve.The decision was made at a special meeting of council on Monday, wh...

Dec 19, 2023

Truckers say carbon tax puts pressure on struggling industry

While a recent report argued farmers shouldn't bear the full blame for rising food prices, truckers are also sounding the alarm that inflated costs are not their fault.Susan Ewart, executive director ...

Dec 18, 2023

Special meeting called in La Ronge to potentially extend NYE alcohol retail hours

A special meeting of town council will be held Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. in regards to extending liquor store hours in La Ronge on New Year's Day. A request from Lakeside Spirits to extend hours on Dec. 31 fr...

Dec 13, 2023

Sask. families could pay four-and-a-half per cent more in groceries in 2024: report

The annual Food Price Report shows once again that Canadians will be paying more at the grocery store next year, but will the impact be greater or lesser in Saskatchewan?The University of Saskatchewan...

Dec 08, 2023

P.A. set to host week-long international raw materials conference

People from across the world interested in Canada's raw materials will be coming to Prince Albert.The Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc. (CaCeRMDI), a non-profit stationed in Saskatchewan'...

Dec 06, 2023

Star Diamond takes over Rio Tinto shares in Fort à la Corne mine

With a recent announcement by Saskatoon-based Star Diamond that they have worked out a deal with Rio Tinto over control of the Fort la Corne mine northeast of Prince Albert, company CEO Ewan Mason sai...

Dec 01, 2023

Unemployment rate rises to 5.8 per cent, economy adds modest 25,000 jobs in November

Canada's unemployment rate ticked up to 5.8 per cent last month, as high-interest rates weigh on job creation at a time when the country's population is growing rapidly.Statistics Canada released its ...

Dec 01, 2023

Inflation rate slows to 3.1 per cent in October, still above Bank of Canada target

Statistics Canada says the inflation rate slowed to 3.1 per cent on a year-over-year basis, down from 3.8 per cent in September.The drop came as the price drivers paid for gasoline in October fell 7.8...

Nov 21, 2023