Business & Economy

Saskatchewan families can ring in the new year knowing they’ll be saving hundreds of federal tax dollars in 2024

Beginning on Jan. 1, SaskEnergy and SaskPower will both remove the federal carbon tax cost from home heating.The move is expected to save money for about 98 per cent of Saskatchewan families, accordin...

Dec 28, 2023

Recall of nearly five million portable blenders underway for unsafe blades and dozens of burn injuries

BlendJet is recalling about 4.8 million of its portable blenders over laceration and fire hazards after receiving dozens of reports of injuries, federal regulators said Thursday.BlendJet 2 Portable Bl...

Dec 28, 2023

Canada’s electric vehicle push met with excitement, concern

The federal government's plan to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 is being met with both support and concern.Tyler Krause sits on the board of directors for the Saskatchewan Electric Vehicl...

Dec 21, 2023

Less flight disruptions expected over Christmas, but travellers should still plan ahead

It's one of the busiest travel times of the year as thousands expect to hit the skies for Christmas.Thousands of Saskatchewan residents are expected to travel for Christmas with thousands more making ...

Dec 20, 2023

Melfort housing market remains relatively steady in 2023

The housing market was busy in Melfort in 2023, despite the higher interest rates.Prairie Skies Realty broker Robyn Luthi told northeastNOW the market was stable during the year, especially compared t...

Dec 18, 2023

Nipawin now home to McDonald's franchise

The Golden Arches are now in Nipawin.Iconic fast-food chain McDonald's has officially opened in the community holding its grand opening Friday, Dec. 15.Director Raj Bains told northeastNOW that Nipawi...

Dec 18, 2023

Truckers say carbon tax puts pressure on struggling industry

While a recent report argued farmers shouldn't bear the full blame for rising food prices, truckers are also sounding the alarm that inflated costs are not their fault.Susan Ewart, executive director ...

Dec 18, 2023

Mel-Bex Awards returning to Melfort in March

The Mel-Bex Awards Gala is making a comeback.The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is reintroducing the awards ceremony after years of dormancy.MTACC Executive Director Cal Gratton to...

Dec 13, 2023

Sask. families could pay four-and-a-half per cent more in groceries in 2024: report

The annual Food Price Report shows once again that Canadians will be paying more at the grocery store next year, but will the impact be greater or lesser in Saskatchewan?The University of Saskatchewan...

Dec 08, 2023

P.A. set to host week-long international raw materials conference

People from across the world interested in Canada's raw materials will be coming to Prince Albert.The Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc. (CaCeRMDI), a non-profit stationed in Saskatchewan'...

Dec 06, 2023