Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Winners surprised and humbled at this year's Samuel McLeod Business Awards
On a brightly lit stage, adorned with red and black shimmery drapes stood the proud winners of this year's Samuel McLeod Business Awards.The 33rd annual celebration was held at Plaza 88 on Friday nigh...
Apr 13, 2024
SIIT trades program gets financial boost
For the second year running, the trades program operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies will get a $30,000 boost from Contractor Connection and SGI. The money will be divided amo...
Apr 11, 2024
More protection on the way for Sask. renters but is it enough?
It's a struggle that is crippling Saskatchewan residents of all ages and it doesn't appear to be getting better: finding an affordable and reliable place to rent.With rental rates constantly rising an...
Apr 10, 2024
Company behind Knife Lake project excited to continue its work
A major mining project in northeastern Saskatchewan will continue after being given the green light to continue exploring.Rockridge Resources, the company that operates the Knife Lake Copper Project a...
Apr 09, 2024
Many Canadians still feeling squeezed even as debt worries ease: insolvency firm
Some Canadians are feeling a little more optimistic about their debt with the prospect of interest rate cuts on the horizon, said MNP Ltd.The insolvency firm's Consumer Debt Index metric showed a sign...
Apr 08, 2024
Premier asked about solving labour shortage at PA Chamber lunch
Following a presentation of the highlights of the new budget by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer, Premier Scott Moe was asked what is being done about a lack of skilled workers in Prince Albert. The Ch...
Apr 04, 2024
Repairing Community Hall and decommissioning landfill part of 2024 Candle Lake budget
The Resort Village of Candle Lake expects to spend $6.5 million this year with a large part of that going to decommissioning an old landfill cell and fixing up the Community Hall. The village council ...
Apr 04, 2024
Sask. hospitality industry gets boost to find workers
In an effort to solve labour shortages in the hospitality, the provincial government has given Hospitality Saskatchewan $400,000 to look for workers. The money is supposed to help the association crea...
Apr 03, 2024
Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you
OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...
Apr 01, 2024
Economists hope to dispel myths as carbon tax increase approaches
It has its critics and its supporters, but who is right and who is wrong when it comes to the debate over the federal carbon tax?As of April 1, that levy will rise from $65 to $80 a tonne, representin...
Mar 27, 2024
