Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Liliidae Home and Design combining back wall design reveal with one-year celebration
The Liliidae back wall design contest is now in the voting stage leading up to the one-year celebration of the Melfort home and design business.Owner Julie Schmale announced the contest back in April ...
Jul 20, 2020
Sask. NDP asking questions about provincial WE charity deal
Saskatchewan's NDP says a new contract between the provincial government and the WE charity is bringing up more questions than answers.The contract to provide mental health services in Saskatchewan cl...
Jul 14, 2020
Some bands and establishments 'uneasy' ahead of live performances resuming
Effective July 16, live performances will be permitted in restaurants and licensed establishments, as well as at public and farmers' markets.The announcement from the Government of Saskatchewan on Jul...
Jul 10, 2020
Melody Motors celebrating 59 years in Melfort
Melody Motors in Melfort is celebrating 59 years of service in the community.Owner and General Manager Ken Madraga said every year feels like an accomplishment."I'm very happy, very excited every time...
Jul 10, 2020
RJ's Urban Garden Cafe adapting to pandemic challenges
Adapting to the current times hasn't been easy but RJ's Urban Garden Cafe in Melfort is doing just that.The downtown restaurant has added a patio to its dining experience, which will provide more soci...
Jul 10, 2020
SaskTel takes hit from pandemic in 2019-20 annual report
SaskTel is still calling the last year a strong one, despite bites taken out of its bottom line by the COVID-19 pandemic.The company made about $130.3 million in net income, but the pandemic took abou...
Jul 08, 2020
SaskEnergy sees lower income, looks to uncertain future
SaskEnergy tabled its annual report Tuesday describing the year that was, but looking to the future, things are a lot less clear.The minister responsible for the Crown corporation, Bronwyn Eyre, calle...
Jul 07, 2020
Canadian airlines accused of ignoring COVID precautions, denying refunds
TORONTO - When Bobbi Jo Green booked a flight back in May for her, her husband, and her children to see two ailing family members, she was counting on the airline's physical distancing rules...
Jul 07, 2020
Local bowling alleys ready to re-opening
Local bowling alleys are eagerly anticipating their return to business.Indoor recreation facilities, like bowling alleys and indoor skating rinks, are allowed to reopen as of Monday, July 6, as per Sa...
Jul 06, 2020
SaskPower announces $8M increase in net income
Despite a drop in sales, SaskPower has reported an increase on its bottom line - thanks in part to the carbon tax.The Crown corporation reported a net income of $205 million for the 2019-20 fiscal yea...
Jul 06, 2020