Business & Economy

Fuel prices start to drop in northern Sask.

Looks like gas prices are starting to drop in parts of northern Saskatchewan.According to GasBuddy, at least two stations in Prince Albert are sitting at 189.9 c/litre as of Thursday morning, a drop o...

Jul 07, 2022

$30 million gas line expansion planned between Choiceland and Smeaton

Construction on an expanded gas transmission line between Choiceland and Smeaton is planned to start next summer at a cost of $30 million. The new pipe will run for 23 kilometres and increase the amou...

Jul 05, 2022

Construction begins on Kinistin reserve family resource centre

The Tikinagan Centre will be at the heart of the Kinistin reserve, located roughly 40 kilometres southeast of Melfort. Tikinagan means 'cradleboard' in Cree. The 8,571 square foot building will house ...

Jul 01, 2022

Brief relief at the pumps as gas prices dip before long weekend

It was a sight many people were waiting for early Tuesday morning: relief at the gas pumps.For the first time in weeks, gas was under $2 per litre at a number of stations.Saskatchewan will not be the ...

Jun 28, 2022

New owners for Vickie's Saigon Bistro

Vickie's Saigon Bistro in La Ronge is officially under new ownership. Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Robin Charles and his wife, Feng Zhang, took over the restaurant on June 21 from the previous owne...

Jun 23, 2022

New food labels could impact grocery store visits

New potential labels coming to Canadian foods could impact how people shop at the grocery store.The new rules proposed by Health Canada could see products with 15 per cent or more of the recommended d...

Jun 17, 2022

'Consider the image of this town': Second pot shop given green light despite objections

Despite objections from a resident doctor and two town councillors, a new cannabis store will be permitted to set up shop along La Ronge Avenue. Council approved a discretionary use application brough...

Jun 15, 2022

Taxi rates increasing in tri-communities

The cost to catch a cab in the tri-communities is increasing. L.A. Family Taxi owner, Vi Werchola, approached La Ronge council at a regular meeting Tuesday with two requests. Her first request was to ...

Jun 15, 2022

Lifting of travel restrictions good news for travel companies

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) feels Tuesday's announcement lifting COVID-19 restrictions next week for unvaccinated travellers wanting to fly or take a train is positive news for everyone....

Jun 15, 2022

A tough, competitive market for housing in Sask: SRA

High inflation, another hike in the benchmark interest rate and higher house prices are making it harder for real estate in Saskatchewan.With many residents now struggling to find a home or the right ...

Jun 13, 2022