Business & Economy

Fort à la Corne diamond dispute resolved after mining companies reach agreement

It appears a dispute between two mining companies with operations in Saskatchewan has been resolved.On Thursday, Star Diamond and Rio Tinto announced they have entered into binding agreements that hav...

Dec 10, 2021

Marina, RV development coming to RM of Meota

A development company plans to build an inland marina and RV site on a large stretch of land near Jackfish Lake in the Rural Municipality of Meota.Council approved an application from Kadon Industries...

Dec 09, 2021

Report predicts record jump in food prices in 2022

Canadians will have to stretch their food budgets further in 2022.Canada's Food Price Report 2022 forecasts an overall food price increase of five to seven per cent for the coming year, the highest-pr...

Dec 09, 2021

'Give Big, Shop Small' event to benefit BGC Battlefords

A group of local businesses are coming together to organize a shopping promotion to benefit the BGC Battlefords (formerly known as Boys & Girls Clubs of The Battlefords). Called "Give Big, Shop Sm...

Dec 08, 2021

One Arrow youth receive provincial recognition

Students at One Arrow First Nation are being being recognized for their work and innovation during a pandemic that has tested entrepreneurs everywhere. The SIEF Entrepreneurial Spirit Award is awarded...

Dec 07, 2021

New travel rules bringing more uncertainty to Regina, Saskatoon airports

International travel got a little more complicated this week.With the Omicron COVID-19 variant continuing its spread across the globe, the Canadian government has updated travel rules as its latest st...

Dec 07, 2021

P.A. and Melfort leading province in housing growth

Prince Albert and Melfort regions are topping the list for housing growth across Saskatchewan.According to the Saskatchewan REALTORS Association, the two - along with South East Saskatchewan - are the...

Dec 07, 2021

Veteri celebrates 20 years in business with retirement coming in 2022

MacGiver's Pine Auto Care owner Gary Veteri is celebrating 20 years of business in La Ronge.On Friday, he hosted a small come and go event at his shop with cake, pizza and other desserts to mark the s...

Dec 06, 2021

Several north and north central communities included in phase four of SaskTel infiNET initiative

Several north and north-central communities will soon be receiving access to SaskTel infiNET services.This comes after SaskTel recently announced its fourth phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initi...

Dec 06, 2021

Construction contract awarded for RM's new municipal office and workshop

Construction of a $3.5 million municipal office and workshop project has taken another step forward with the awarding of the contract.The Rural Municipality (RM) of Prince Albert has awarded the contr...

Dec 03, 2021