Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Spot price spikes but no word on re-opening of mines
There is still no indication as to when the dormant Cameco operations at McArthur River/ Key Lake will re-open, despite a bounce back in immediate, or "spot" uranium prices.That was the message from C...
Feb 11, 2019
Northern councils attend SUMA in large numbers
Northern councils were well represented this week at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association's (SUMA) annual convention in Saskatoon. "It was a really good chance for my board to go to SUMA,...
Feb 08, 2019
Municipalities willing to gamble on new fundraising ideas
It's an interesting idea and one municipal representatives across Saskatchewan are endorsing as a means of generating new money for much-needed local projects. Delegates at the annual Saskatchewan Urb...
Feb 07, 2019
Ag workshop promotes future of women in farming
Mental health, social media and disease management are among the topics to be discussed at an inaugural farming event this week in Meadow Lake.The Women in Farming workshop has been put together by th...
Feb 07, 2019
CAMP launches survey to gauge local perception about alcohol
Members of the Lac La Ronge Regional Community Alcohol Management Plan (CAMP) committee want to know if alcohol should be prohibited at youth events like the annual Elks Fair. It's one of about 20 que...
Feb 06, 2019
Wanuskewin Park seeks global status with new CEO
A woman with a background in Aboriginal education, human resources and the retention of Indigenous talent will lead the growth of one of Saskatchewan's most prestigious national sites and also hopes t...
Feb 06, 2019
SUMA delegates reject La Ronge Council's five per cent liquor tax
The mayor of La Ronge believes up to 90 per cent of the delegates at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association's annual convention voted against the town's resolution. "I don't think there was...
Feb 05, 2019