Tag Archives: Business & Economy

'Either way, the government ends up winning': Concerns surround capital gains tax increase
As the federal government is raising the capital gains tax inclusion rate from one half to two-thirds at amounts above $250,000, a North Battleford financial expert believes this may harm the country'...
Jan 13, 2025

Price gouging or supply and demand? Spiked hotel prices spark concern for travellers
As a hockey Mom, Kimberly Stewart knows to expect some travelling and overnight hotel stays for tournaments. What she didn't expect was a $391 price tag for a room in Prince Albert recently."Hockey is...
Jan 13, 2025

Nominations for 2025-26 Chamber board announced
The nominations for the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce new board of directors have been announced. The committee named the following recommendations for a two year term: Cayla Ellis Anne...
Jan 13, 2025

Nipawin Venice House receives Canadian Choice Award
A local restaurant has received recognition by a national organization. Nipawin Venice House has won the Canadian Choice Award in the Family Restaurant category. "Very humbled. I was very happy, excit...
Jan 13, 2025

Job numbers growing in Sask overall; NDP says northern economy is being ignored
There were 14,000 jobs created in Saskatchewan in 2024 and the province had the third lowest unemployment rate among provinces, but the Sask NDP is throwing caution at the numbers, suggesting they don...
Jan 10, 2025
How Trump’s tariff threat could affect Saskatchewan’s hospitality sector
United States President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to implement a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods later this month has Saskatchewan's hospitality sector worried about its detrimental...
Jan 10, 2025

Prince Albert MP says Liberals ignoring best interests of Canadians
Prince Albert's Member of Parliament (MP) says the federal liberal party is doing what's best for themselves and not what's in the best interest of Canada.Randy Hoback is weighing in on Prime Minister...
Jan 08, 2025
Legacy Award goes to second generation business owner
This year's winner of the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award is the second member of his family to win the local prestigious accolade. Byron Guy, took over Harold's Family F...
Jan 06, 2025
Biggar Mayor reacts to arson charges that destroyed small town resturant
Just over two months after a fire destroyed a beloved small town restaurant, arson charges have been laid.The Snow White Family Restaurant, which has long been a staple of the community, burnt down in...
Jan 03, 2025
Saskatchewan’s vacancy rate climbed slightly to 2.7 per cent in 2024
Saskatchewan's rental market saw a shift in 2024, with vacancy rates in cities with over 10,000 people rising to 2.7 per cent, up from 2.4 per cent in 2023, according to The Canada Mortgage and Housin...
Jan 03, 2025