Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Economists see 'turning point' in housing market this year as interest rate cuts loom
After a year marked by caution and shifting expectations spurred by rising borrowing costs, economists believe the Canadian housing market could be in for a rebound in 2024.That's largely dependent on...
Jan 08, 2024

Prince Albert & North Sask. see no job growth in 2023
There was little to no job growth in Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan in 2023. That's according to Statistics Canada which released its last monthly update for the year on Friday.It shows that ...
Jan 06, 2024

New ownership for Churchill River Canoe Outfitters
After 35 years of owning Churchill River Canoe Outfitters (CRCO), Ric Driediger has handed over the paddles to someone he hopes can take the business further than he can at this point in his life."I w...
Jan 04, 2024

Population growth, strong economy lead to strong home sales in Sask.
The CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association says housing sales in Saskatchewan in 2023 were strong."We've had six consecutive months of above-average sales," Chris Gurette told The Evan Bray Show...
Jan 03, 2024

Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs broke new compensation records in 2022: report
Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs broke records with their compensation in 2022, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives."The data this year is breaking new all-time highs," said senior ...
Jan 02, 2024

Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula
A national recall has been issued for a brand of hypoallergenic infant formula over concerns it may be contaminated with a bacteria.An advisory from Health Canada says the Enfamil brand Nutramigen A+ ...
Jan 01, 2024

Chamber CEO looks ahead to 2024 after busy year in P.A.
It was a busy year for businesses in Prince Albert as they navigated several issues including high inflation, rising cost of living, and labour market shortages.Despite all this, there is plenty of ro...
Dec 31, 2023

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce continues with advocacy for year ahead
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce plans to continue with its advocacy work as part of its 2024 goals.Chief operating officer Linda Machniak said the chamber is working on a number of projects for th...
Dec 30, 2023

Memories abound as La Ronge business enters its final weeks
As the new year approaches, a new chapter will start to unfold for a La Ronge area business.Many of the employees at Robertson Trading will work their final shift on Friday. Afterwards, it will just b...
Dec 28, 2023
Saskatchewan families can ring in the new year knowing they’ll be saving hundreds of federal tax dollars in 2024
Beginning on Jan. 1, SaskEnergy and SaskPower will both remove the federal carbon tax cost from home heating.The move is expected to save money for about 98 per cent of Saskatchewan families, accordin...
Dec 28, 2023