Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Prince Albert area business aims to open new doors for the north central area
The grand opening of a new business north of Prince Albert was appropriately marked on Thursday by the sawing in half of a two-by-four piece of wood.Lake Country Co-op's new "Homes by Lake Country" lo...
Sep 28, 2023
Humboldt Chamber of Commerce celebrating the best of local business
The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) will soon be celebrating the best local businesses and entrepreneurs in and around the community.On Thursday (Sept. 28) the organization will host ...
Sep 27, 2023
No Frills opening new location in Meadow Lake
One of Canada's biggest grocery chains is coming to Meadow Lake.No Frills is replacing Extra Foods 9th Street whose last day in operation will be this Saturday. Amy Davidson, owner and operating of th...
Sep 25, 2023
Food and beverage sales peak over $80 billion in first half of 2023, Farm Credit Canada says
The first half of 2023 was kind for Canadian food manufacturers. That’s according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) mid-year update on its Food and Beverage Report which compiled data collecte...
Sep 20, 2023
Canada’s inflation rate jumps to 4 per cent, making the BoC’s next rate decision harder
Canada’s inflation rate has been rising for two consecutive months as underlying price pressures remain stubbornly high, a combination that makes the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate de...
Sep 19, 2023
Should the federal government be blamed for the rising food costs?
Food prices continue to remain high across the country, but who's to blame for this? There's been lots of finger-pointing with the federal government criticizing large retailers and the Retail Council...
Sep 18, 2023
'It's just fabulous': P.A. distillery wins big at the 2023 ABEX Awards
In the last two and half years, one Prince Albert company has started from humble beginnings to winning international awards and now they can add an ABEX Award to their trophy case.Phantom Light Disti...
Sep 17, 2023
CEBA extension welcome but not enough say Sask. business advocates
The federal government has given another extension for businesses still paying a federal loan that started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Saskatchewan business owners say it's not enough....
Sep 16, 2023
SaskEnergy rate decrease approved, average bill to drop $6.52 per month
As the winter months approach, SaskEnergy is adjusting its rates to reduce gas bills in Saskatchewan.The provincial government approved a commodity rate decrease of 24.5 per cent for the Crown energy ...
Sep 14, 2023
Taxi rates rise in La Ronge, ridesharing programs now regulated
Residents of the tri-communities will be paying more if they need a cab. The increase in fares comes after La Ronge council adopted a new Taxi, Limousine, and Vehicles for Hire Bylaw at a regular meet...
Sep 13, 2023