Business & Economy

Diamond mine project east of P.A. still years away

A decision on whether a long-discussed diamond mine will happen at Fort la Corne, east of Prince Albert, may still be years away. Rio Tinto, the mining giant that has committed millions of dollars int...

Feb 07, 2019

U of S Research team believes compound found in ethanol waste could help cure Alzheimer's

Members of a research team at the University of Saskatchewan believe they can slow the progression of Alzheimers's disease with a compound found in ethanol waste.Glyceryl phosphoryl choline (GPC) help...

Feb 06, 2019

Wanuskewin Park seeks global status with new CEO

A woman with a background in Aboriginal education, human resources and the retention of Indigenous talent will lead the growth of one of Saskatchewan's most prestigious national sites and also hopes t...

Feb 06, 2019

Important decisions on P.A. pulp mill expected soon: Union leader

The company that owns the shut-down pulp mill in Prince Albert is not yet ready to comment on an opening date nor what activities will take place there.However, according to the local union, a decisio...

Feb 05, 2019

SUMA delegates reject La Ronge Council's five per cent liquor tax

The mayor of La Ronge believes up to 90 per cent of the delegates at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association's annual convention voted against the town's resolution. "I don't think there was...

Feb 05, 2019

Diamond mine open house in Melfort, Nipawin, P.A.

The diamond project at Fort a la Corne will be the subject of an open house in Melfort.Representatives from Star Diamond and Rio Tinto will be at the Kerry Vickar Centre Thursday, Feb. 7. Community De...

Feb 05, 2019

Federal government beefs up coverage for livestock producers

Saskatchewan producers who were hard hit by drought last year are being thrown a lifeline with the announcement of expanded coverage from the Federal Livestock Tax Deferral program. #GoC announces fin...

Nigel Maxwell Jan 31, 2019

Federal government beefs up coverage for livestock producers

Saskatchewan producers who were hard hit by drought last year are being thrown a lifeline with the announcement of expanded coverage from the Federal Livestock Tax Deferral program.#GoC announces fina...

Jan 31, 2019