Tag Archives: Business & Economy
UFA president says Peavey Mart was close competition to their farm stores
Residents of Prince Albert and the surrounding rural area who have been missing the goods supplied by Peavey Mart will be glad to see UFA's planned farm store for the area. The retail store, the secon...
14h ago
UFA president says Peavey Mart was close competition to their farm stores
Residents of Prince Albert and the surrounding rural area who have been missing the goods supplied by Peavey Mart will be glad to see UFA's planned farm store for the area. The retail store, the secon...
14h ago
Review shows Nipawin in need of commercial, industrial land
NIpawin Council has approved a Population and Land Review. Chief Administrative Officer Michele Sorensen said the review, undertaken by Land Planner Jeff Hrynkiw, was undertaken to better understand t...
Dec 11, 2025
North Battleford creates economic task force as major retail spaces sit empty
North Battleford is moving to strengthen its economic strategy with a new advisory committee, as a recent retail analysis shows the city is facing high vacancy rates, major empty commercial spaces and...
Dec 11, 2025
Provincial Auditor says SIGA financial statements are reliable
An examination of the annual financial statements of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) shows that the documents are reliable, reported the provincial auditor on Tuesday. The group runs m...
Dec 10, 2025
Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada has left its key interest rate unchanged at its final rate decision of the year.The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the Bank of Canada lowered it by a quarter point in Oc...
Dec 10, 2025
Melfort Council approves budget with 3.36 per cent tax hike
The City of Melfort's 2026 Budget has officially been approved. The document was passed at Monday night's council meeting, and residents will see a 3.36 per cent property tax increase. There will also...
Dec 09, 2025
'A reasonable budget': North Battleford approves 2026 budget with 3.3% hike, levy increases
North Battleford city council has approved its 2026 municipal budget Monday, adopting a general increase of 3.296 per cent along with multiple levy and utility rate adjustments that officials say are ...
Dec 09, 2025
Nominations open for 35th Samuel McLeod Business Awards
Nominations are officially open for the 35th Annual Samuel McLeod Business Awards (SMBAs).The event, organized by the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce, features 12 award categories inclu...
Dec 08, 2025
Canada added 54,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate drops to 6.5%: StatCan
The labour market surprised economists again in November with a third straight month of job gains.Statistics Canada said Friday that the economy added 54,000 new positions last month compared with eco...
Dec 06, 2025