Tag Archives: Business & Economy

North Battleford development on the rise as Saskatchewan leads the nation in growth
North Battleford continues to see an increase in construction projects and permits as Saskatchewan takes the lead in growth among the provinces. By September of last year, 55 permits had been issued b...
Oct 24, 2025
Carney: ‘We stand ready’ for Trump to resume trade talks
Canadian negotiators "stand ready" for the Americans to resume trade negotiations, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly ended those talks late Thursday nig...
Oct 24, 2025
Trump terminates trade talks with Canada because of tariff ads
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is terminating trade negotiations with Canada because of television advertisements pushing back on his tariffs."Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIA...
Oct 24, 2025

Prince Albert couple secures tickets for World Series
Jocelyn Zawacki calls it a once in a lifetime opportunity.That's how the Prince Albert woman is describing her future trip to Game 1 of the World Series, which goes Friday night in Toronto. Zawacki an...
Oct 23, 2025

For Sale: Town of Duck Lake's naming rights
The Town of Duck Lake could soon find itself named something entirely different if the right corporate sponsor decides to step up. The town has announced that the naming rights to Duck Lake are offici...
Oct 23, 2025

'We’ve had to cut back': Saskatchewan food banks strain under inflation pressure
As inflation in the province continues to rise, local food banks are noticing an increased dependency by the community. The latest statistics show Saskatchewan's inflation rate rose to 2.6 per cent, u...
Oct 22, 2025

Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs
OTTAWA - Inflation jumped higher in September, Statistics Canada said Tuesday, thanks largely to annual changes in gas prices and persistent pressure at the grocery store.Annual inflation accelerated ...
Oct 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence threatening to push young people out of entry-level jobs
OTTAWA - Throughout her university career, Jacqueline Silver assumed her computer science degree would guarantee her a job. Finding out she was wrong was a demoralizing experience.Silver, who graduate...
Oct 19, 2025

Blue Jays success home run for local business
Nine years have passed since the Blue Jays' last appeared in the American League Champion Series and with the last two games going their way, fans are taking notice and investing.Sports memorabilia st...
Oct 17, 2025

'Lack of compassion and diplomacy': Health care union members rally in Prince Albert for fair deal
Candace Lavoie is tired of 'band-aid solutions' in the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).The recording secretary for Region 2 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 5430 works in Prince Al...
Oct 16, 2025