Business & Economy

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's new chair inducted

It was a time for new beginnings at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's chair's inductee ceremony Tuesday. Outgoing chair Derek Schmidt, of Bill and Don's Men's Wear, officially passed the gavel to ...

Jan 24, 2023

Hudson Bay works on promoting itself

The community of Hudson Bay wants to let people know they've got a lot to offer."It is a great community," Hudson Bay Chamber of Commerce president Ellen Kulyk said. "We're not just businesses, we are...

Jan 24, 2023

Retail Council Canada says industry trying to adapt to needs of workers, customers

After a few rough years, Canada's retail industry was able to recover in 2022.Retail sales were especially strong throughout the holiday season.But John Graham, director of government relations of the...

Jan 22, 2023

‘We are getting there:’ Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO talks post-COVID recovery

People in the hospitality industry are feeling optimistic about 2023.Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO Jim Bence told Gormley guest host Taylor MacPherson the industry is still in recovery mode from the CO...

Jan 21, 2023

Ottawa announces $2.8-billion settlement of B.C. day scholar suit

VANCOUVER - The federal government says it's come to a $2.8-billion agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by members of a British Columbia Indigenous band who attended residential schools...

Jan 21, 2023

SaskTel reverses decision on charging for email accounts

SaskTel email users are getting a reprieve.On Thursday, the company announced it was going to start charging customers $1.95 per month for each sasktel.net email address they have. The change was to t...

Jan 20, 2023

Star Diamond headed to mining show to spark interest

Star Diamond Corporation is sending a delegation to a major mining show in Toronto in March. The company is hoping to spark interest in the Fort a la Corne diamond project, about 60 kilometers east of...

Jan 20, 2023

BoC expected to deliver eighth consecutive rate hike, but it's probably the last one

Economists don't believe the Bank of Canada is ready to hit the brakes on its interest rate-hiking cycle just yet, even as signs grow that inflation is easing and the economy is softening. Canada's ce...

Jan 20, 2023

National Police Federation not in favour of province creating new Marshal Service

The National Police Federation (NPF) are opposed to the province creating a new Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS), stating the Saskatchewan RCMP remains underfunded and members do not have enough re...

Jan 19, 2023

Sleepwear, robes and ski pants recalled from Giant Tiger stores

You may want to check your drawers or closets for clothing items that have now been recalled at Giant Tiger.According to a national recall notice, the affected sleepwear and ski pants may contain mold...

Jan 18, 2023