Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Sask. residents lost $3.4 million in cryptocurrency frauds this year: RCMP
The Saskatchewan RCMP say scammers have ripped off residents of the province for more than $3.4 million in cryptocurrency since the start of 2024."Between January 1 and July 31, 2024, Saskatchewan RCM...
Sep 13, 2024

OSB mill construction set to begin in P.A. in 2025; One Sky Forest Products timber allocation increased
The stage has been set for an oriented strand board (OSB) mill to begin construction in Prince Albert.Premier Scott Moe announced Thursday afternoon that the province has allocated nearly 1.2 million ...
Sep 12, 2024

Saskatchewan’s tech industry’s rapid growth, supporting agricultural innovation
A new report shows Saskatchewan's tech industry experienced a 108.6 per cent increase in employment growth rate since 2019 and a North Battleford farming tech company hopes to capitalize on that growt...
Sep 11, 2024

Fuel prices drop around Saskatchewan
You may have noticed around Saskatchewan that the price of gas has started to substantially drop. In the last week alone, the average price of gas in Prince Albert went from $1.65 per litre down to an...
Sep 09, 2024
Sask. canola farmers angered with proposed Chinese sanctions
Saskatchewan canola farmers aren't happy with the latest announcement by China to launch an anti-dumping investigation on Canadian canola.China's government announced the proposed sanctions on canola ...
Sep 04, 2024

Sask Gov invests $250k towards local municipalities in preparation of BHP potash mine
Earlier on Tuesday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced another investment of $250,000, in regards to the BHP Jansen Project.These particular funds will go directly to the Sylvite Four-Six Region...
Sep 03, 2024

NESPCA concerned about finances, potential closure of shelter
The North East SPCA is in danger of closing the doors of the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter. The organization has issued a warning about their imminent closure if they don't raise significant funds. Vic...
Aug 30, 2024

Province invests in tuition-free early childhood educator training to address daycare demand
A child care provider from the Battlefords is hoping a government incentive to provide tuition-free early childhood educator (ECE) training will help alleviate a shortage of workers and daycare spaces...
Aug 29, 2024

Sod turning kicks off expansion project for Northern Lights Casino
The air was filled with excitement at the Northern Lights Casino on Wednesday as the first plans and details for the building's expansion project were shared. The project will begin work in late Septe...
Aug 28, 2024

Local McDonald's employee receives manager of the year award
The general manager of McDonald's restaurant in Melfort has won a prestigious award. Harmanpreet Kaur was recognized by McDonald's Canada as one of the top five per cent of managers across the country...
Aug 28, 2024