Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Premier says pipeline permits ‘considered pre-approved’ in Sask.
Saskatchewan's premier says all pipeline permits for lines going east, west or south that are received by the provincial government "will be considered pre-approved."Scott Moe made the announcement on...
Feb 27, 2025
A number of Saskatchewan travellers boycott U.S. amid tariff threats
With tariff threats continuing to linger, some Saskatchewan travellers are vacationing in Canada, instead of the United States.Nikki Standinghorn, a North Battleford resident, has already cancelled a ...
Feb 26, 2025
Nipawin Council approves new policy intended to attract development
Nipawin Town Council has approved a Community Investment Incentive Policy. The policy was given the green light at Monday night's Council meeting. CAO Michele Sorensen said the Community Investment Po...
Feb 25, 2025

Nipawin ABEX Award nominees announced
The Nipawin & District Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for their ABEX Awards. Vying for the Service Award will be Venice House, Centre St. Drugs, and Family Bakery.The Heritage Awa...
Feb 21, 2025

Province steps back from planned changes to building code tiers
Citing the need to not add to the red tape surrounding construction of new homes in Saskatchewan, the province said recently that builders will not be required to construct new homes at a higher energ...
Feb 20, 2025
Provincial inflation up 2.4 per cent
After dropping to 1.8 per cent in December, the January inflation numbers for Saskatchewan are up to 2.4 per cent. By contrast, the national rate was 1.9 per cent. An almost double digit increase in t...
Feb 19, 2025

Galen Harriman is Lightning Lotto winner from St. Brieux
The winner of the Lightning Lotto jackpot in St. Brieux has been revealed. The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) has revealed that Galen Harriman is the winner of the Lightning Lotto's Jan. 22...
Feb 18, 2025

Humboldt Emergency Services Gala quickly approaching
After a lengthy hiatus, the Humboldt Emergency Services Gala is making its return next week. The event will be held at the Humboldt Legion Feb. 22. Cocktails will start at 5:30 pm, with supper at 6:30...
Feb 14, 2025

Stay skeptical to avoid evolving online scams like fake Peavey Mart website
As online scams become more sophisticated, and in some cases more localized, a cybersecurity expert warns Canadians to stay vigilant against fraudulent websites, fake social media ads, and phishing sc...
Feb 13, 2025

Trump says he’ll sign reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners Thursday
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he'll sign an order that increases U.S. tariffs to the rates other countries charge on imports."TODAY IS THE BIG ONE: RECIPROCAL TARIFFS!!!" Trump posted on h...
Feb 13, 2025