Tag Archives: Business & Economy

More sales, higher prices in Melfort housing market in February
It was a busy February in the Melfort real estate market. Robyn Luthi of Prairie Skies Realty told northeastNOW that last month in the city's real estate market was busier than last year at this time,...
Mar 10, 2025
Canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs
Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities. Chris Davison, head of the Canola Council of Canada, says the ta...
Mar 08, 2025
Canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs
Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities.Chris Davison, head of the Canola Council of Canada, says the tar...
Mar 08, 2025

Sask. NDP says provincial response to Trump tariffs lacks strength
Standing on Prince Albert's riverbank, and not far from the bridge that connects the city to destinations west and north, the Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Minister for Trade and Export Development said the...
Mar 07, 2025

ABEX awards handed out in Nipawin
The Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce has handed out their annual ABEX Awards at the Nipawin Legion. The gala was held Thursday night. The Service Award was won by Centre St. Drugs, the only lo...
Mar 07, 2025

Melfort's Citizen, Junior Citizen of the Year revealed
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce has announced its Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year. The husband-and-wife duo of Dr. Adeyemi (Yemi) Laosebikan and Foluke Laosebikan has...
Mar 06, 2025

Battlefords chamber optimistic ahead of Mayor's State of the City Address
Big questions about North Battleford's future could be answered next week as Mayor Kelly Hawtin delivers her State of the City Address on March 12 at the Dekker Centre.Business leaders are eager to he...
Mar 05, 2025

Car dealerships remain optimistic after one month pause on tariffs
Prince Albert car dealerships remain cautiously optimistic following a back-and-forth this week from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs.Brad Thibadeau, general manager at Lakeland Ford, tol...
Mar 05, 2025

Prince Albert council already discussing procurement options
Tariffs levied by American president Donald Trump began yesterday and today, Premier Scott Moe said that along with the provincial government, he expects municipalities and school divisions to follow ...
Mar 05, 2025

'What’s the point?' Chamber of Commerce's Machniak talks tariffs
As the country grappled with the implementation of US tariffs Tuesday, Rosemarie Falk, MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster spoke to business leaders and community members about Liberal failures and respon...
Mar 05, 2025