Business & Economy

'New grounds for the town': La Ronge council to pursue purchase of local SLGA liquor permit

La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski said the municipality's pursuit to purchase the local liquor license from the province would bring the town a profitable revenue stream if successful."I think just everybod...

Feb 15, 2023

Melfort RCMP, City, Chamber working together to combat recent shoplifting spike

A recent spike in shoplifting crimes in the Melfort area has caused significant concern for the business community, the city, and local police.Melfort RCMP commander and staff sergeant, Darren Simons,...

Feb 15, 2023

Manitou Beach hopes to restart Drive-in

The Village of Manitou Beach is hoping to save its iconic drive-in theatre.The village has a request for proposal (RFP) out for an operator for the former Drive-in, which is owned by the village. It's...

Feb 15, 2023

Free legal advice on sexual harassment receives positive and negative feedback

An offer of free legal advice to those who experienced sexual harassment in the workplace has been met with positive reviews, but unfortunately, some negative comments have also been fired its way.The...

Feb 14, 2023

The Spot in Tisdale closing its doors, location in Nipawin staying open

The Spot in Tisdale is officially closing its doors.The restaurant has been in the community since June 1, 2019, starting up a few months before the COVID-19 pandemic."Originally, things were looking ...

Feb 13, 2023

Rehab contract sparks fresh battle between veterans and the Liberal government

OTTAWA - A multimillion-dollar contract between Ottawa and a private company around the provision of mental and physical health services for veterans is sparking a new fight between the Liberal govern...

Feb 12, 2023

Travel agents busy after Christmas season debacle

Travel agents have had a chance to rest since the Christmas season air travel debacle that saw flights cancelled across Canada.Terry Kaszas, general manager of travel services for CAA Saskatchewan, sa...

Feb 11, 2023

Sask. man looking to increase interest in coloured gem cutting

A Saskatoon man is hoping to teach more people how to cut coloured gems to revive the industry in the province.Ryan Ross' story started out like a lot of others, he was let go from his job at the begi...

Feb 10, 2023

Cameco & Ukraine uranium deal expected to have positive impact across Northern Saskatchewan

Cameco will soon be providing uranium to Ukraine, a move the company believes will have a massive impact on Northern Saskatchewan's economy.They announced on Wednesday they've reached an agreement wit...

Feb 09, 2023

Drilling taking place in northern Sask. looking for uranium deposits

A Saskatchewan energy company will be drilling in northern Saskatchewan in an attempt to find uranium deposits.Abasca Resources Inc. has gotten permission from the provincial government to drill 14 ho...

Feb 07, 2023