Tag Archives: Business & Economy

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...

Meadow Lake Home Hardware Building Centre won an award last week for Best Home Hardware Building Centre in the Western Region. The award was presented at the Proud of my Home Achievement Awards and Ce...

August was a month of job growth for Saskatchewan. The province added 16,100 new jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.7 per cent, while the national rate increased to 7.1 per cent. Saskatchew...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...