Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Federated Co-op to pause canola crush and renewable diesel facilities
On Friday, Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. (FCL) announced it would be pausing work on two huge projects announced three years ago - a canola crush facility and a renewable diesel plant - both of which w...
Jan 18, 2025
Federated Co-op to pause canola crush and renewable diesel facilities
On Friday, Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. (FCL) announced it would be pausing work on two huge projects announced three years ago - a canola crush facility and a renewable diesel plant - both of which w...
Jan 18, 2025
Canada prepares counter-tariffs; Sask NDP says threat emphasizes need to focus on northern economy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to retaliate if US president-elect Donald Trump slaps Canada with devastating new tariffsTrudeau says his government "will respond'' and "not hesitat...
Jan 17, 2025
Mel-Bex business awards gala in Melfort slated for March
A celebration of local businesses will return to Melfort in a couple of months. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) will host the Mel-Bex Awards Gala at the Kerry Vickar Centre Marc...
Jan 15, 2025
BHP, Carlton Trail launch BHP Potash Academy program
Carlton Trail College and BHP have launched the BHP Potash Academy. Thirteen trainees are participating in the orientation on the Jansen mine site this week. They will start in the classroom at Carlto...
Jan 15, 2025
Price gouging or supply and demand? Spiked hotel prices spark concern for travellers
As a hockey Mom, Kimberly Stewart knows to expect some travelling and overnight hotel stays for tournaments. What she didn't expect was a $391 price tag for a room in Prince Albert recently."Hockey is...
Jan 13, 2025
Nipawin Venice House receives Canadian Choice Award
A local restaurant has received recognition by a national organization. Nipawin Venice House has won the Canadian Choice Award in the Family Restaurant category. "Very humbled. I was very happy, excit...
Jan 13, 2025
Job numbers growing in Sask overall; NDP says northern economy is being ignored
There were 14,000 jobs created in Saskatchewan in 2024 and the province had the third lowest unemployment rate among provinces, but the Sask NDP is throwing caution at the numbers, suggesting they don...
Jan 10, 2025
How Trump’s tariff threat could affect Saskatchewan’s hospitality sector
United States President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to implement a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods later this month has Saskatchewan's hospitality sector worried about its detrimental...
Jan 10, 2025
Prince Albert MP says Liberals ignoring best interests of Canadians
Prince Albert's Member of Parliament (MP) says the federal liberal party is doing what's best for themselves and not what's in the best interest of Canada.Randy Hoback is weighing in on Prime Minister...
Jan 08, 2025