Tag Archives: Business & Economy
No shortage here: Christmas tree sales start early, hold steady in Prince Albert
If you've been waiting to go out and buy a natural tree for Christmas, you might not want to wait too much longer. The season started early for Gaudet Trees, and people have been starting to pick them...
Dec 15, 2021
Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate in November held steady at 4.7 per cent
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation held steady in November as the consumer price index rose 4.7 per cent compared with a year ago.The result matched the year-over-year increa...
Dec 15, 2021
You might pay more for turkey, but there isn’t a shortage
If you haven't picked up your turkey for Christmas supper yet, don't worry. There will be enough to go around. It may just cost a little more.Much like COVID-19 brought on panic buying of good likes L...
Dec 14, 2021
Fort à la Corne diamond dispute resolved after mining companies reach agreement
It appears a dispute between two mining companies with operations in Saskatchewan has been resolved.On Thursday, Star Diamond and Rio Tinto announced they have entered into binding agreements that hav...
Dec 10, 2021
Report predicts record jump in food prices in 2022
Canadians will have to stretch their food budgets further in 2022.Canada's Food Price Report 2022 forecasts an overall food price increase of five to seven per cent for the coming year, the highest-pr...
Dec 09, 2021
One Arrow youth receive provincial recognition
Students at One Arrow First Nation are being being recognized for their work and innovation during a pandemic that has tested entrepreneurs everywhere. The SIEF Entrepreneurial Spirit Award is awarded...
Dec 07, 2021
New travel rules bringing more uncertainty to Regina, Saskatoon airports
International travel got a little more complicated this week.With the Omicron COVID-19 variant continuing its spread across the globe, the Canadian government has updated travel rules as its latest st...
Dec 07, 2021
P.A. and Melfort leading province in housing growth
Prince Albert and Melfort regions are topping the list for housing growth across Saskatchewan.According to the Saskatchewan REALTORS Association, the two - along with South East Saskatchewan - are the...
Dec 07, 2021
Several north and north central communities included in phase four of SaskTel infiNET initiative
Several north and north-central communities will soon be receiving access to SaskTel infiNET services.This comes after SaskTel recently announced its fourth phase of its $100 million Rural Fibre Initi...
Dec 06, 2021
Construction contract awarded for RM's new municipal office and workshop
Construction of a $3.5 million municipal office and workshop project has taken another step forward with the awarding of the contract.The Rural Municipality (RM) of Prince Albert has awarded the contr...
Dec 03, 2021
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