Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Star Diamond hopeful for better 2023
The CEO of the Star Diamond project near Prince Albert said he is hopeful the company will make headway in 2023."It's a crime for this mine not to get developed," said Ewan Mason, the interim CEO of S...
Apr 06, 2023

More companies hunting for lithium in northern Saskatchewan
Northern Saskatchewan is well known for producing uranium that's used around the world, and has been home to a number of gold mines.But there's a push now for critical minerals demanded by the energy ...
Mar 31, 2023

Brewpub planned for Humboldt
A brew pub and distillery planned for Humboldt got city zoning approval on Monday. No one opposed the plan by Prairie Sentinel Craft Ale Works to open a brewpub and tavern at 522 9th Street in Humbold...
Mar 28, 2023

All critical minerals and rare earth elements belong to First Nations: FSIN
A statement by the FSIN says that all rare earth elements and critical minerals in the province belong to First Nations. The statement is a response to what the organization says is a failure by the p...
Mar 27, 2023

Ottawa's slow rollout of internet to First Nations creating economic rift: audit
The federal government's slow rollout of high-speed internet to rural areas is putting First Nations at an economic disadvantage while billions of dollars earmarked to fix the issue remains untouched,...
Mar 27, 2023

Cameco wins battle with taxman, CRA to refund company millions
A Saskatchewan mining company is finally seeing their efforts to fight the taxman payoff.Cameco announced on Monday the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is refunding the uranium producer $300 million relat...
Mar 27, 2023

For one tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy
One word you don't expect to hear at the boardroom table is "love." But at Indigenous-owned tech company Animikii, you can find it everywhere - including in company decisions about hiring, remote work...
Mar 26, 2023

Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms
Saskatchewan family doctors say the province's latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work.Saskatchewan Medical Association President Dr. ...
Mar 25, 2023

Melfort Chamber of Commerce reacts to 2023/24 provincial budget
The Government of Saskatchewan has now officially released its provincial budget for the 2023-24 year.Included in this is a projected $1 billion surplus, as well as no tax increases or no new taxes.Sa...
Mar 22, 2023

Budget gets mixed reviews in northeast Saskatchewan
The Mayor of the City of Humboldt said while there are positives in the budget, he also feels it misses the boat on some critical issues.For example, although there is an overall increase of 6.7 per c...
Mar 22, 2023