Business & Economy

SGI had strong year financially despite COVID challenges

According to the annual reports it tabled Tuesday, SGI successfully withstood the impacts of COVID-19 during the 2020-21 fiscal year.The Crown corporation's Auto Fund was able to provide the largest r...

Jul 06, 2021

Cameco announces return to production at Cigar Lake uranium mine

Cameco has announced the 230 workers evacuated from their Cigar Lake uranium mine because of the Briggs fire can return to the site.According to a media release Sunday, the company is in the process o...

Jul 04, 2021

Heat, dry conditions taking toll on crops in Saskatchewan

The heat wave in Saskatchewan is having a major impact on crops in the province.In its weekly crop report, the Ministry of Agriculture said producers around the province need rain to improve crop and ...

Jun 30, 2021

SaskTel increases investment in fibre optic broadband technology

SaskTel is doubling its efforts to put fibre optic broadband technology into rural Saskatchewan.The Crown corporation announced Friday it was putting $50 million into its Rural Fibre Initiative, incre...

Jun 26, 2021

Many businesses to continue practising COVID-19 measures even after restrictions lifted: Chamber of Commerce

Once COVID restrictions are completely lifted, the business community doesn't think it's going to be a return to normal right away.The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce recently released results of a s...

Jun 20, 2021

Cumberland House Cree Nation declares jurisdiction over Sask. River Delta

The Chief of Cumberland House Cree Nation (CHCN) said he just wants his people and territory respected.And that's why the central Saskatchewan first nation is declaring economic sovereignty over its l...

Jun 10, 2021

Paper Excellence hires staff as work continues to restart pulp mill

It's another step towards the restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill.After developing the start-up business plan for Prince Albert, Paper Excellence announced the hiring of several individuals who wil...

Jun 10, 2021

Canada, Alberta sign deal for $1.3B hydrogen plant in Edmonton

EDMONTON - The federal and Alberta governments are signing an agreement that could lead to a plant to produce hydrogen built near Edmonton. The governments say they're working with Air Products Canada...

Jun 09, 2021

Major forestry announcement set for Prince Albert and North

Cumberland House Cree Nation (CHCN) will make an announcement Thursday in Prince Albert which could have a significant bearing on Saskatchewan's forestry sector as well as global carbon management.CHC...

Jun 08, 2021

Saskatchewan sees sharpest increase in home improvement sales across Canada

The home and repair industry has been thriving this year across Canada, with more Canadians spending time at home during the pandemic.New research done by financial services and technology company, Sq...

Jun 07, 2021