Business & Economy

Consumer beware: Sask. business says wrong number on Google hurting its reputation

Whether your vehicle is stuck on the side of the road, or you need a boost to get going, make sure the number you call for roadside assistance is the right one.This comes after a business in Prince Al...

Nov 17, 2022

Uranium mine restart seen as boost to economy

A University of Regina economist said the return to production of a uranium mine and mill in northern Saskatchewan is a big boost to the province's economy. "A thousand jobs is going to be really sign...

Nov 16, 2022

Petition over condition of highway near Hudson Bay

A Hudson Bay man has started an online petition to draw attention to Highway 9, south of the town."By the end of winter it looks like somebody fired mortars at it," said Kelly Stonehouse, who started ...

Nov 14, 2022

Star Diamond announces results from third quarter

On Thursday, Star Diamond Corporation reported its financial results from the third quarter, which ended on Sept. 30. The Saskatoon-based mining company announced that it recorded a net loss of $500,0...

Nov 12, 2022

Watson business wins provincial export award

A local company recently won the highest award for a Saskatchewan business.Canadian Organic Spice and Herb from Watson won the Achieving Business Excellence (ABEX) Award in the Export Award category, ...

Nov 09, 2022

P.A. and North Sask. see strong job growth in October

Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan had a strong October when it came to new jobs.According to Statistics Canada's monthly labour report, the region added 900 positions. That was the second highes...

Nov 04, 2022

Fall mini-budget aims to help Canada compete with U.S. clean energy investments

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is to table her mid-year budget update in the House of Commons today focused heavily on driving investment to Canada's clean energy industries in response to new Ame...

Nov 03, 2022

Survey suggests 20 per cent of Canadians skipping meals to cut down on food costs

Laurie O'Connor says more people in Saskatoon are struggling to get food for themselves and their families as prices in grocery stores rise out of reach."We are definitely seeing an increase and have ...

Oct 31, 2022

Clean fuel standard would cost people heavily and not reduce emissions: McTeague

A new clean fuel standard set by the Canadian government could take a bite out of people's wallets, a gas analyst said Tuesday.Dan McTeague, the president of the Canadians for Affordable Energy, said ...

Oct 25, 2022

Public meetings on Pasquia forest management plan to start this week

You will soon get a chance to hear about harvesting and reforestation plans in the province's northeast this week.Public hearings are being held on the Pasquia Porcupine Forest Management Plan. The pl...

Oct 25, 2022