Tag Archives: Business & Economy
PST increases not drawing favourable reaction from Sask. public, golf industry
Most Saskatchewan residents don't seem thrilled with the province's most recent budget."I think we're being taxed enough as it is," Steve commented on the provincial sales tax (PST) now being added to...
Mar 24, 2022
More support announced for organic farming industry
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Organic farms in the province, including ones in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area, continue to see interest with more people choosing to purchase local organic produce. A...
Mar 23, 2022
Moe hints budget will show Saskatchewan is ‘back on track’
Oil and potash demand has increased in recent months and that could help the Saskatchewan government as it presents the 2022-23 budget Wednesday afternoon.At mid-year, the deficit was forecast to be $...
Mar 23, 2022
High hopes for northern Saskatchewan tourism sector as restrictions on travellers ease
Hopes are high tourism may see a spike across northern Saskatchewan as restrictions get eased for travellers. Incoming tourists will still need to be vaccinated to visit Canada, however, starting on A...
Mar 17, 2022
Company behind new OSB mill holds public engagement session
Dozens of people had a chance to ask questions and hear more about a major project coming soon to Prince Albert.One Sky Forest Products, the company behind a new OSB mill for the area, held a public e...
Mar 16, 2022
Less desire for summer vacations with massive rise in inflation
While everyone has been dreaming about warmer weather and taking a summer vacation, it may not be in the cards for several families.The rise of gas prices and weekly grocery bills are staggering for s...
Mar 14, 2022
City to receive reports on reconciliation, public art purchase and hear public concerns
The agenda for the next meeting of city council is not long but it is packed. Listed for consideration is a 41-page attachment on Truth and Reconciliation and how the city has fared in implementing th...
Mar 11, 2022
Return of tournaments, events, big boost for town of Birch Hills
The gradual reduction of COVID-19 restrictions in Saskatchewan this winter, and what appears to be the end of them over the last month, has helped breathe some life into local hockey tournaments. And ...
Mar 10, 2022
Rise in gas prices a double-edged sword for local bike shops
With prices at the pump rising, you may have heard friends and family members grumbling about buying a bike being better than having to regularly fill their car with gas. For local bike shops, this is...
Mar 09, 2022
Reports of Ukraine charity scams begin to surface
Saskatchewan residents are donating by the millions to help Ukraine, unfortunately, a few scammers are trying to take advantage of that goodwill.According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, three diff...
Mar 09, 2022
