Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Shortage of housing inventory in Melfort leading to higher prices, some frustration
It's certainly a seller's market in Melfort real estate these days. The housing inventory is incredibly low in the city as buyers far outpace sellers in the current market. Richelle Rogers, broker/age...
17h ago
North Battleford eyes small tax hike as council weighs $7.3M in 2026 projects
City council has started early talks on its 2026 capital budget, where a one per cent tax increase is being proposed to help fund smaller projects.Finance director Margarita Pena said the increase wou...
20h ago
City approves hotel permit, work begins in hours
After some discussion about parking concerns, Prince Albert city councillors affirmed their support for a new hotel in The Yard with their comments and a vote in favour. It didn't take long for work t...
21h ago
Police chief speaks to business community about crime prevention
Overall, most crime statistics in Prince Albert show an increase compared to this time last year, except for one area: property crimes. Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier highlighted the number...
Sep 16, 2025
Belanger says federal government to work on economy for all during fall session
As the House of Commons resumes for the fall session, Saskatchewan Liberal MP Buckley Belanger says the federal government will be busy building a strong economy for all Canadians during the next seve...
Sep 15, 2025
FINTRAC imposes $1.175 million penalty on SIGA for admin violations
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) denies the allegations and plans to appeal to the federal court.The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) announced on ...
Sep 13, 2025
'A dream come true': Meadow Lake health food store set to bring new life to historic City Hall
Jennifer Voth remembers the moment the idea first sparked. Sitting outside the post office in February, she looked across the street at Meadow Lake's former City Hall - a landmark that has stood since...
Sep 12, 2025
Carrot River looking to lease former elementary school
The Town of Carrot River has a unique leasing opportunity. They are looking to lease parts of the former elementary school in the community. Community Development Manager Miranda Blaber told northeast...
Sep 12, 2025
New hotel development permit in front of city council on Monday
Developers have submitted a permit application for a six-story hotel that would be built in The Yard.Last year, then-mayor Greg Dionne revealed that the new hotel would be a Marriott. The permit for d...
Sep 12, 2025
Labrador tea, cranberries among top plants harvested from muskegs
Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...
Sep 11, 2025