Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Melfort's Robyn Luthi elected as new SRA Chair for 2026
A Melfort realtor is now the Chair of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA). Robyn Luthi of Prairie Skies Realty is the 2026 Chair for the organization that provides services and support for the...
Jan 27, 2026

Home sales, prices surge in Humboldt in 2025
The real estate market in Humboldt continued to be one of the hottest in Saskatchewan in 2025. Dan Torwalt of Century 21 Fusion Realty told northeastNOW that there were 103 houses sold in Humboldt las...
Jan 21, 2026

BHP issues update on Jansen project; Stage 1 now 75% complete
BHP has issued an update on the Jansen potash project in their operational review for the half-year ended Dec. 31. The company issued the update late Monday afternoon. "The Jansen potash project in Ca...
Jan 20, 2026
WestJet reversing move to install tight seating layout
MONTREAL - WestJet is cancelling a new seat configuration that squeezed an extra row on board many of its planes and left passengers with less legroom.In a message to staff obtained by The Canadian Pr...
Jan 16, 2026
Cannabis store development permit approved at Nipawin Council meeting
A couple of significant items emerged from Nipawin's council meeting this week. The first is that Council approved the discretionary use application for a new cannabis store in the community. The stor...
Jan 15, 2026

B.C. wineries join coalition pushing Alberta to scrap wine tax
B.C. wineries are calling out Alberta over a new wine tax they say is driving up prices and hurting Canadian producers. Wine Growers British Columbia is part of a national coalition asking Alberta to ...
Jan 14, 2026
Saskatchewan to push for pipelines amid fears Venezuelan oil could affect prices
Concerns are being raised about the possible impact on Saskatchewan's oil sector if U.S. President Donald Trump is able to ramp up oil production in Venezuela.The U.S. conducted a strike in Venezuela ...
Jan 06, 2026

Canadian furniture and cabinet industry still reeling after Trump pauses tariff spike
The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association says while it welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's postponement of tariff increases on furniture, cabinets and vanities, the industry is still being devastat...
Jan 04, 2026
Crown Corps ask for significant rate increases
Two of Saskatchewan's crown corporations are applying for significant rate increases over the next year or so. SaskPower has applied for an almost eight per cent increase - split into two parts - to b...
Jan 02, 2026
Sask. residents to see improved work conditions, tax savings due to law changes
As the calendar flips over to 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan says a number of legislative and tax changes are expected to keep more money in the pockets of residents, especially the lowest earne...
Jan 01, 2026