Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce makes pit stop in Melfort
Four key people in the higher-up ranks of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce recently travelled down to Melfort.Prabha Ramaswamy (Chief Executive Officer), Jordan Ewart (Director of Policy and Resea...
Jul 27, 2023
City of Humboldt releases statement on current state of golf course
The City of Humboldt has provided more details on the state of operations for the Humboldt Golf Course.Last December, the Humboldt Golf Club appeared before City Council explaining they were in financ...
Jul 27, 2023
Uncertainty at B.C. ports continues as possible deal emerges in labour dispute
The uncertainty at British Columbia ports persists as a union local for workers says that a tentative agreement has been reached between a union bargaining committee and employers, the latest developm...
Jul 21, 2023
Northern communities benefiting from SaskTel’s 5G expansion
Several rural and First Nation communities in northern Saskatchewan are getting a boost from SaskTel as the company looks to expand its 5G network.The Crown Corporation announced on Wednesday that it'...
Jul 19, 2023
Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 2.8 per cent in June even as grocery prices remain high
Statistics Canada says Canada's inflation rate tumbled to 2.8 per cent in June, putting it within the Bank of Canada's target range for the first time in more than two years.Statistics Canada's consum...
Jul 18, 2023
PBCN and Foran Mining Corp. sign economic partnership agreement
A freshly signed collaboration agreement between the Foran Mining Corporation and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN), aims to provide big rewards for PBCN members.According to a press release Monday,...
Jul 17, 2023
Tentative four-year deal reached in B.C. port strike, subject to ratification
A tentative deal has been reached between employers and workers in the strike that has halted shipments in and out of British Columbia ports for nearly two weeks.A statement from the B.C. Maritime Emp...
Jul 13, 2023
Former Melfort councilor wants committee formed to determine future of Historic Post Office
The future of the Melfort Historic Post Office (HPO) is uncertain and one concerned citizen wants that to change.At the city's recent council meeting, a former councillor brought up some ideas on what...
Jul 12, 2023
Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan struggle with job losses in first half of 2023
The first half of 2023 has been tough on Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan when it comes to jobs. According to Statistics Canada's monthly report, the region has around 1,900 fewer people now th...
Jul 10, 2023
Cumberland House Cree Nation Expands Food and Medicine Forest
A food and medicine forest in Northeast Saskatchewan is seeding very good results.Cumberland House Cree Nation and Cumberland Wood Products have confirmed expansion of their Food and Medicine Forest P...
Jul 08, 2023