Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Prince Albert OSB mill expected to create over 700 jobs for Northern Sask.
A major announcement made by the provincial government Wednesday morning will, in the words of Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne, 'help kickstart the forestry industry in the province.'One Sky Forest Pr...
Sep 08, 2021
Saskatoon Chamber CEO supports status quo for vaccine passports, health measures
The CEO of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is pleased the province isn't mandating vaccines or introducing any new public health measures.A day after Premier Scott Moe and chief medical heal...
Aug 31, 2021
BHP investment cements the future of Jansen mine, local growth
BHP announced further investment into the Jansen Potash Mine project with a total $12 billion expected to be spent on the new mine.To date, $5 billion has been spent on construction of the mine locate...
Aug 17, 2021
LLRIB ready to hire non-members to address employee shortage
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) and Keethanow Group of Businesses is facing an employee shortage.In a statement released to band members on Aug. 11 and signed by the majority of band leadership, ...
Aug 12, 2021
UN Climate Change report: Sask. environmentalists bemoan lack of provincial ambition
Humanity is at a precipice and it's time to make much bolder moves to cut carbon emissions.That's the reaction from Peter Prebble, a director with the Saskatchewan Environmental Society, as the world ...
Aug 09, 2021
Visions North awards thousands of dollars to young northern entrepreneurs
The Side Hustle Microgrant Program organized by Community Futures Visions North has awarded thousands of dollars to young local entrepreneurs. The program was opened to individuals between the ages of...
Aug 05, 2021
Dog trainer set to open retail space in La Ronge in coming weeks
La Ronge's Jayme Woodhouse Mckenzie has been training dogs and providing other services out of her home for about 18 months. Now, she's nearly ready to open a retail location.Pawsitive Attitude Dog Tr...
Aug 04, 2021
Fort à la Corne diamond dispute sees escalation in criticism but Star Diamond hoping for resolution
The independent chair of the board of directors for Star Diamond, Ewan Mason, says he's confident a resolution to their legal dispute with Rio Tinto will be found. This comes after the Saskatchewan co...
Aug 03, 2021
Food Day Canada proclaimed by Saskatchewan Government
Consumers are being encouraged to celebrate local food on Saturday July 31 for Food Day Canada.The day is an opportunity to celebrate Canada's farmers, ranchers, fishers, processors, chefs, researcher...
Jul 30, 2021
Employer in La Ronge can't fill entry-level positions
A federal program designed to assist young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, is failing to recruit enough qualified candidates in La Ronge. The Youth Employment and Skills Stra...
Jul 29, 2021