Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Agreement reached between NESD and education support workers
-An earlier version stated CUPE 4875 would be getting a 3 per cent increase in the third year. It's actually 3.5 per cent. It was also previously stated that 91 per cent voted in favour of the deal wh...
Feb 12, 2024

Tobin Lake Leisure: A premier camping experience
If you're looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, while not having to compromise on comfort, look no further than Tobin Lake Leisure - winner of the 2024 Best of the Best (BOB) awards for...
Feb 12, 2024

Sask. unemployment rate drops to 4.7 per cent as province adds jobs
Saskatchewan's unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 per cent in January.The province's unemployment rate dropped from five per cent in December thanks to the addition of 12,900 new jobs last month, compar...
Feb 09, 2024

Communities across Saskatchewan see increase in home sales to start 2024
Many communities across Saskatchewan are starting 2024 on the right foot when it comes to home sales. That's according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) which released its first monthly r...
Feb 07, 2024

Union representing correctional workers frustrated with lack of movement from government
Labour unrest within the province is not limited to teachers.Members of the public service and government employees union (SGEU), which includes correctional officers, social workers and conservation ...
Feb 06, 2024
Sask. hospitality industry facing inhospitable circumstances
Businesses within Saskatchewan's hospitality industry have been struggling to keep plates in the air since the pandemic, but they might be facing their hardest season yet.Jim Bence, CEO of Hospitality...
Jan 27, 2024

Province to officially raise age limit on tobacco purchases on Feb. 1
The province has set a date for when changes to the age requirements for tobacco and vape purchases will come into effect.As of Feb. 1, the province will raise the minimum age for these purchases from...
Jan 25, 2024

Deadline to get partial CEBA forgiveness arrives as business groups warn of closures
The deadline for Canadian businesses to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness has arrived, as business groups say it could mean closure for many firms. Hundreds of thousands of business...
Jan 18, 2024

Humboldt Chamber welcomes new executive director
The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director.Sarah McInnis has started her new job at the chamber, following the retirement of long-time executive director Brent Fitzpatr...
Jan 17, 2024

Canada’s annual inflation rate accelerates to 3.4 per cent in Dec, complicating path for BoC
Canada's annual inflation rate rose 3.4 per cent in December, largely reflecting a sharper decline in gasoline prices a year ago compared to last month.The federal agency released its consumer price i...
Jan 16, 2024