Business & Economy

A look at how 'Period Poverty' affects Saskatchewan

With inflation skyrocketing across the country, the use of facilities to help those in need is reaching an all-time high. With increasing pressure on household budgets, personal hygiene products are o...

Aug 28, 2023

New travel centre just the first step in growing the economy at Beardy’s & Okemasis

After years of planning, consulting and construction, a new business is open for Beardy's & Okemasis Cree Nation, but it's not just the opening of the new travel centre that's getting the attentio...

Aug 25, 2023

Meadow Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new Administrator

A familiar face is coming back to lead the Meadow Lake & District Chamber of Commerce.The organization recently announced that Trevor Dignean is their new Administrator, having started the role ea...

Aug 24, 2023

New RM of Prince Albert centre is the ‘dawn of a new era’

The Rural Municipality (RM) of Prince Albert is in its new home and celebrated the time and effort that went into creating it with a grand opening ceremony. Reeve Eric Schmalz said that great care was...

Aug 24, 2023

Saskatchewan NDP critic calls on Ottawa to extend CEBA deadline

Thousands of small businesses will be required to repay loans under the Canada Emergency Business Account program by the end of the year.But while the federal loans of up to $60,000 helped keep some 2...

Aug 24, 2023

Wallets could become relic of the past as mobile payments rise: Interac

Interac says mobile debit payments in stores jumped 53 per cent over the past 12 months, while e-commerce purchases rose 17 per cent.The survey shows the trends were driven by Gen Z, who also influenc...

Aug 24, 2023

Union asks P.A. residents for input on contract negotiations

If you received a message from a local union asking for your thoughts on the current state of negotiations, you're not alone.In fact, thousands of Prince Albert residents reportedly got a text message...

Aug 23, 2023

U of S holds start of annual leaders’ summit in P.A.

The University of Saskatchewan said its relationship with the City of Prince Albert continues to grow which made it the perfect spot for its annual leaders summit.The event is normally held in Waskesi...

Aug 23, 2023

Fertilizer Distribution Centre being planned in Tisdale

Tisdale will soon be home to a new fertilizer distribution centre.Genesis Fertilizers has partnered with Invest Tisdale to create the facility which would coincide with its urea production facility th...

Aug 21, 2023

Moe talks elections & boat docks during visit to Candle Lake

Just days after by-elections in southern Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe visited Candle Lake in the heart of the Sask. United Party's (SUP) only riding. The riding is currently held by MLA Nadine Wils...

Aug 18, 2023