Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Save-On-Foods, Pattison Food Group support local food banks
What began as a three-day campaign back in 2018 is now a well-established week-long initiative focused on feeding families in need across Western Canada. Starting Thursday, grocery shoppers can suppor...
May 21, 2025

Small businesses brace for impact as Canada Post strike looms again
The last time Canada Post went on strike, it caused a huge pain and a lot of money for Sandra Humphreys who owns a small business in Prince Albert."If it happens again this time, I don't know if I'll ...
May 21, 2025

Saskatchewan gas prices trending downward while rest of country does the opposite
Gas prices around Saskatchewan are going against the national trend, with the average price in Saskatchewan gradually going down in the province according to GasBuddy.com. There is a number of factors...
May 21, 2025

Battleford to send 2025 tax notices; base rate unchanged, new levy added
Most Battleford property owners won't see a major change in their 2025 tax bill - but they will notice a new $100 charge aimed at funding long-term infrastructure improvements.The new Battleford Capit...
May 21, 2025

Canada Post workers issue strike notice, poised to hit picket lines Friday
MONTREAL - Canada Post says it has received strike notices from the union representing some 55,000 postal workers, with operations poised to shut down by the end of the week.The Crown corporation says...
May 19, 2025

Commission report recommends Canada Post phase out daily door-to-door mail delivery
The Industrial Inquiry Commission report on the labour dispute at Canada Post recommends phasing out daily door-to-door letter mail delivery for individual addresses, while daily delivery to businesse...
May 16, 2025

Filibeans opens in new permanent location
From a coffee shop on wheels to a new leased space, La Ronge's Filibeans owner Jefferson Ching is excited about the future. He began serving drinks like coffee and boba in 2024 out of a trailer outsid...
May 16, 2025

Hudye Family donates $150,000 towards Mother/Baby Patient Room at Victoria Hospital
The expansion of the Victoria Hospital is coming together more and more every day, and the Hudye Family, has made a significant donation to help fund the equipment inside once the expansion is complet...
May 14, 2025

Ceremonial and cultural grounds to be developed at Little Red River Park
Prince Albert Mayor Bill Powalinsky is calling it a 'meaningful step forward in our journey of reconciliation.'The City and the Prince Albert Indian and Mtis Friendship Centre (PAIMFC) are holding a s...
May 14, 2025
What to do in the event of a postal strike in Saskatchewan
The province is preparing in case of a postal strike, which could begin before the end of the month.In a media release, the government stated ministries, Crowns and agencies have prepared contingency ...
May 14, 2025