Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Saskatchewan loses around 2,400 jobs in November
Saskatchewan saw a sizeable drop in the number of jobs in November.According to Statistics Canada's monthly report, the province lost around 2,400 positions.The Saskatoon-Biggar region saw the biggest...
Dec 02, 2022

La Ronge A&W officially opens
It's been more than nine years since A&W operated in La Ronge, but that all changed Friday morning after a new location officially opened downtown. "It's been a long hard push for all the contract...
Dec 02, 2022

Indo-Pacific strategy launch boosts military spending and visa processing in region
The Liberals unveiled their long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy on Sunday, announcing more military spending and closer ties with countries such as India.The strategy earmarks $2.3 billion for Canada t...
Nov 27, 2022

Canada's top five federal contaminated sites to cost taxpayers billions to clean up
YELLOWKNIFE - With a cost estimate of $4.38 billion, remediation of the Giant Mine, one of the most contaminated sites in Canada, is also expected to be the most expensive federal environmental cleanu...
Nov 27, 2022

Young receives $5,000 microgrant for local lawn care business
Betty's Budget Lawn Care owner Kelli Young, 19, is the recipient of a $5,000 Pawcikwikamik Indigenous Innovation Accelerator microgrant from Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT).Young,...
Nov 25, 2022

Major northern Sask. charter flight service grounding fleet for good
A major air charter service for northern Saskatchewan is grounding its planes for good.Osprey Wings, a family-run charter flight service that covers La Ronge and northern parts of the province, is in ...
Nov 22, 2022

Ukrainian president Zelenskky calls on Canada to help with long-term peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Canada to help spearhead a long-term peace plan with Russia, as the nearly 10-month war in Ukraine enters a critical phase with the approach of wi...
Nov 19, 2022

Consumer beware: Sask. business says wrong number on Google hurting its reputation
Whether your vehicle is stuck on the side of the road, or you need a boost to get going, make sure the number you call for roadside assistance is the right one.This comes after a business in Prince Al...
Nov 17, 2022

Star Diamond announces results from third quarter
On Thursday, Star Diamond Corporation reported its financial results from the third quarter, which ended on Sept. 30. The Saskatoon-based mining company announced that it recorded a net loss of $500,0...
Nov 12, 2022

P.A. and North Sask. see strong job growth in October
Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan had a strong October when it came to new jobs.According to Statistics Canada's monthly labour report, the region added 900 positions. That was the second highes...
Nov 04, 2022