Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for cuts to gas and carbon taxes
As people in Saskatchewan try to squeeze as much as they can into the rest of summer, they're also having to stretch their wallets ever wider to pay for gas. That's why Gage Haubrich, the Canadian Tax...
Aug 18, 2023

Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for cuts to gas and carbon taxes
As people in Saskatchewan try to squeeze as much as they can into the rest of summer, they're also having to stretch their wallets ever wider to pay for gas.That's why Gage Haubrich, the Canadian Taxp...
Aug 18, 2023

Star Diamond releases second quarter financial results
The company with investments in a diamond mine in Fort a la Corne has reported a loss in the second quarter of 2023.That report was released on Friday by Star Diamond Corporation. In a media release, ...
Aug 11, 2023

G3 opens its newest grain elevator in Melfort
The City of Melfort and the Rural Municipality of Flett's Springs had a lot to celebrate on Thursday, as the local agriculture industry received a big boost.G3 held the official grand opening of its n...
Aug 10, 2023

Around $1.4M raised through oil and gas leases in Lloydminster area
Oil and gas companies have bought up thousands of hectares of land around Lloydminster.The Government of Saskatchewan held a public offering on Tuesday for 111 different parcels of land across the pro...
Aug 10, 2023

Miracle Treat Day returns to support Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation
Once again ice cream is on the menu along with a chance to support the most significant needs at Saskatchewan's Children's Hospital.Aug. 10 marks the 21st Miracle Treat Day for DQ restaurants, with pr...
Aug 10, 2023

News publishers, broadcasters call for investigation into Meta's news blocking
A group of Canadian news publishers and broadcasters are calling on Canada's Competition Bureau to investigate and prohibit Meta from blocking news content on its digital platforms.Social media giant ...
Aug 08, 2023

B.C. port workers ratify deal, ending long labour dispute
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s port workers have voted almost 75 per cent in favour of accepting a contract offer, ending weeks of turbulent job action that stopped billions of dollarsR...
Aug 05, 2023

Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs
Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some Canadians in the future.The problem could mean the National Flood Insu...
Aug 05, 2023

Saskatchewan smashes record during recent heat wave
After records were set recently for heat in Saskatchewan, the province now has a new one for power usage in the summer.That's thanks in part to air conditioner use this week, according to SaskPower sp...
Aug 04, 2023