Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Weekend beach traffic, welcomed by businesses
The opening of beaches this weekend at provincial parks in Saskatchewan is great news for lake-goers, but also for the businesses which thrive on tourist traffic.Kristian Okereke and his wife have own...
Jun 13, 2020
Charity steer auction goes online
This year's Charity Steer Auction in Prince Albert is taking on a different look and feel, as there will be no live crowd to enjoy it and no auctioneer.Due to COVID-19 protocols, the regular auction w...
Jun 11, 2020
Charity steer auction goes online
This year’s Charity Steer Auction in Prince Albert is taking on a different look and feel, as there will be no live crowd to enjoy it and no auctioneer. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the regular au...
Jun 11, 2020
Miller Market and Food Gallery opens doors on Main Street in Melfort
Miller Market and Food Gallery is the latest addition to downtown Melfort.The shop opened its doors to the public last Friday offering products from different local suppliers.Owner and operator Tamara...
Jun 11, 2020
Council in Tisdale approves paving project, terminates land sale agreement with developer
A major roadway in Tisdale will be paved this summer.Council has approved a pavement project for Heritage Rd., from Highway 3 to 94th Ave."It's a fairly heavy traffic, heavy haul route for a lot of tr...
Jun 10, 2020
Melfort Trade Alliance happy for local businesses that have re-opened with Phase 3
There are more businesses open and services available with the province launching phase three of its Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan.Restaurants and bars can now open to 50 per cent capacity, while gyms, ch...
Jun 09, 2020
Two deaths from COVID-19 recorded in Far North
Two residents in the province's Far North region have died from COVID-19. One individual was in their 60s and the other was in their 70s. Against this sombre backdrop there was also some further posit...
Jun 08, 2020
Serving in masks and extra space: Restaurants reflect on reopening plans
Anyone who may be getting tired of their own kitchen table and feels ready for a night out with a friend or a spouse will now have the opportunity.Many Saskatchewan restaurants are to reopen Monday at...
Jun 08, 2020
Different perspectives on Sask. job stats
The Government of Saskatchewan says the latest employment figures from Statistics Canada, as bleak as they are amid the COVID-19 pandemic, put this province above most others. However, the opposition ...
Jun 06, 2020
National unemployment rate hits new record even as economy adds jobs
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada reports a record high unemployment rate as the economy added 289,600 jobs in May, with businesses reopening amid easing public health restrictions.The unemployment rate rose...
Jun 05, 2020