Business & Economy

Merger between three Sask. credit unions means changes, better services for members

Three Saskatchewan credit unions say a planned merger will help them serve members better by investing more in technology and offering expanded services, but some changes are likely coming for clients...

Jul 11, 2025

Saskatchewan minimum wage going up 35 cents in October to $15.35

Saskatchewan's lowest earners will be earning a little bit more this fall.According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan's minimum wage will increase from $15 per hour to $15.35 per hour, effect...

Jul 10, 2025

New tipi village in Meadow Lake Provincial Park offers glamping rooted in Indigenous tradition

A new tipi village in Meadow Lake Provincial Park is aiming to draw tourists, create jobs and reconnect a community with its traditional territory.Waterhen Lake First Nation officially opened the Tipi...

Jun 27, 2025

Humboldt Council approves liquor store despite letters in opposition

Humboldt City Council has approved a discretionary use application for a liquor store at Humboldt Commons on Eighth Avenue. City Planning Coordinator Tanner Zimmerman said there still needs to be a de...

Jun 25, 2025

Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May as rent hikes cool

The annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7 per cent in May as cooling shelter costs helped tame price pressures, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.Shelter costs rose three per cent in May, StatCan s...

Jun 24, 2025

Sask. Truckers Association looking for funding to inspire young truckers

The trucking industry in Saskatchewan is getting older and older, and that's going to become a problem as more and more truckers start to retire from their roles. The Saskatchewan Trucking Association...

Jun 19, 2025

Mushroom pickers out millions of dollars as chanterelle patch will take several decades to re-grow

The destruction of an important mushroom patch about 30 kilometers south of La Ronge will result in a loss of at least $10 million to local pickers over the next 20 years. Every year, pickers and buye...

Jun 19, 2025

Area businesses among nominees for Saskatchewan Chamber ABEX Awards

Several local businesses have been nominated for the Saskatchewan Chamber 2025 ABEX Awards.Northern Lights Gallery In Melfort is one of five nominees for the Community Involvement Award, sponsored by ...

Jun 18, 2025

Members vote to merge three Saskatchewan credit unions

Three Saskatchewan credit unions - Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy - will be merging after they said their members voted with "clear support" for the move.According to a news release from the compan...

Jun 18, 2025

Wildfires leading to more challenges when buying property in northern Sask.

Some people might be having a tough time when it comes to trying to buy a new home or cabin because of the wildfires that have ravaged northern Saskatchewan in recent weeks.Because of the wildfires, s...

Jun 16, 2025