Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Saskatchewan welcomes Ottawa's $1.2B lumber aid as industry braces for tariffs
Forestry leaders in Saskatchewan and across the country say new federal support for the softwood lumber sector is a welcomed relief, but uncertainty around U.S. tariffs continues to cast a long shadow...
Aug 06, 2025
Sask. government chips in $560,000 to help train more electricians
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing in the future of skilled trades.On Monday, the provincial government announced that it will spend $560,000 to help bolster union-led construction electricia...
Aug 04, 2025
Saskatchewan exports still mostly tariff-free under CUSMA: Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe reiterated on Friday that 95 per cent of Saskatchewan's exports to the United States will remain tariff-free due to CUSMA compliance.New U.S. tariffs on some Canadian go...
Aug 01, 2025

Humboldt exploring joint economic collaboration with George Gordon First Nation
The City of Humboldt and George Gordon First Nation, south of Punnichy, are looking to build economic collaboration. They are both participating in the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI)...
Jul 30, 2025

Charitable gaming grants top $207K in Meadow Lake region; other cities to benefit
More than $2.49 million in charitable gaming grants has been distributed across Saskatchewan, including over $207,000 for groups in the Meadow Lake region and more than $269,000 for organizations in t...
Jul 30, 2025

A look into the impacts of small town summer festivals in Saskatchewan
Back to Batoche, Ness Creek Music Festival in Big River, Bow Valley Jamboree in Oxbow, the Gateway Festival in Bengough, the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival, the Napatak Ramble in La Ronge, Macklin W...
Jul 27, 2025

Deadline for input on the future of the city is on Friday
Residents of Melfort don't have much time left to give their opinions on two important documents. They can give their feedback on the Strategic Plan and the Economic Development Action Plan until the ...
Jul 25, 2025

Sask. vendors consider legal action after losing over $50K at cancelled comic convention
Acknowledging a feeling of being disrespected, Alyssa Noella Nagy said she has many questions, not the least of which being where the money she paid to reserve a booth at Sask. Expo Regina has gone.Th...
Jul 24, 2025

Melfort Exhibition sets Saturday attendance record during successful event
A new attendance record was part of a successful Melfort Exhibition last weekend. Emily Lacno of the Melfort Ag Society said the fair was a hit, with an attendance record set for Saturday. "All of the...
Jul 23, 2025

Conexus name, CEO to lead 2026 merger of three Sask. credit unions
Three Saskatchewan credit unions are joining forces under a single name and leader, forming the province's largest financial cooperative.Conexus, Synergy and Cornerstone credit unions announced Wednes...
Jul 23, 2025