Business & Economy

Uncertainty at B.C. ports continues as possible deal emerges in labour dispute

The uncertainty at British Columbia ports persists as a union local for workers says that a tentative agreement has been reached between a union bargaining committee and employers, the latest developm...

The Canadian Press Jul 21, 2023

Northern communities benefiting from SaskTel’s 5G expansion

Several rural and First Nation communities in northern Saskatchewan are getting a boost from SaskTel as the company looks to expand its 5G network.The Crown Corporation announced on Wednesday that it'...

Jul 19, 2023

Low water, wildfires sets the scene for unusual summer along Churchill River

Low water and the threat of forest fires is making for a unique year along the Churchill River.Data provided from the Water Security Agency shows flows near Otter Rapids and at Patuanak are currently ...

Jul 19, 2023

Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 2.8 per cent in June even as grocery prices remain high

Statistics Canada says Canada's inflation rate tumbled to 2.8 per cent in June, putting it within the Bank of Canada's target range for the first time in more than two years.Statistics Canada's consum...

Jul 18, 2023

Air Ronge visitor centre could reopen in August

The Lac La Ronge Regional Visitor Centre could reopen as early as the second week in August if a general manager is found to operate the facility. That's according to Woodlands and Waterways Regional ...

Jul 17, 2023

PBCN and Foran Mining Corp. sign economic partnership agreement

A freshly signed collaboration agreement between the Foran Mining Corporation and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN), aims to provide big rewards for PBCN members.According to a press release Monday,...

Jul 17, 2023

First Nation beauty salon and school now at new location

A North Battleford First Nation beauty salon and school now has its own location. Owned by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), Ka-miyosit "Beautiful One" Hair and Esthetics held its official...

Jul 13, 2023

Tentative four-year deal reached in B.C. port strike, subject to ratification

A tentative deal has been reached between employers and workers in the strike that has halted shipments in and out of British Columbia ports for nearly two weeks.A statement from the B.C. Maritime Emp...

Jul 13, 2023

Former Melfort councilor wants committee formed to determine future of Historic Post Office

The future of the Melfort Historic Post Office (HPO) is uncertain and one concerned citizen wants that to change.At the city's recent council meeting, a former councillor brought up some ideas on what...

Jul 12, 2023

P.A. real estate sales drop, benchmark price increases

The amount of homes bought and sold in Prince Albert in the last month has dropped compared to a year ago, but the benchmark price has increased.Despite ongoing uncertainty in a post-pandemic economy,...

Jul 11, 2023