Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Food and beverage sales peak over $80 billion in first half of 2023, Farm Credit Canada says
The first half of 2023 was kind for Canadian food manufacturers. That’s according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) mid-year update on its Food and Beverage Report which compiled data collecte...
Sep 20, 2023
Canada’s inflation rate jumps to 4 per cent, making the BoC’s next rate decision harder
Canada’s inflation rate has been rising for two consecutive months as underlying price pressures remain stubbornly high, a combination that makes the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate de...
Sep 19, 2023
Should the federal government be blamed for the rising food costs?
Food prices continue to remain high across the country, but who's to blame for this? There's been lots of finger-pointing with the federal government criticizing large retailers and the Retail Council...
Sep 18, 2023
'It's just fabulous': P.A. distillery wins big at the 2023 ABEX Awards
In the last two and half years, one Prince Albert company has started from humble beginnings to winning international awards and now they can add an ABEX Award to their trophy case.Phantom Light Disti...
Sep 17, 2023
CEBA extension welcome but not enough say Sask. business advocates
The federal government has given another extension for businesses still paying a federal loan that started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Saskatchewan business owners say it's not enough....
Sep 16, 2023
SaskEnergy rate decrease approved, average bill to drop $6.52 per month
As the winter months approach, SaskEnergy is adjusting its rates to reduce gas bills in Saskatchewan.The provincial government approved a commodity rate decrease of 24.5 per cent for the Crown energy ...
Sep 14, 2023
Taxi rates rise in La Ronge, ridesharing programs now regulated
Residents of the tri-communities will be paying more if they need a cab. The increase in fares comes after La Ronge council adopted a new Taxi, Limousine, and Vehicles for Hire Bylaw at a regular meet...
Sep 13, 2023
CUPE 882 on strike after latest offer to city is rejected
The City of Prince Albert has rejected the latest offer from CUPE 882, meaning the union is now on strike as of Monday morning.In a media release, the union representing inside city workers said it pr...
Sep 10, 2023
Corb Lund film among the lineup at film festival in Waskesiu
Movie lovers across Saskatchewan will get to enjoy a few award-winning films this weekend as they venture to Prince Albert National Park.This weekend will mark the 19th edition of the Reel Rave Intern...
Sep 08, 2023
Tough summer for job numbers across P.A. & Northern Saskatchewan, ag sector hit hard
It was a tough summer for Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan when it came to new jobs. According to Statistics Canada, there were around 4,700 fewer people working in the region at the end of Aug...
Sep 08, 2023
