Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Dropping gas prices slows inflation in July
Cheaper prices at the gas pumps slowed the pace of inflation across Canada for the first time in months.Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday the national inflation rate retreated to 7.6 per cent in J...
Aug 16, 2022

SaskPower signs 20-year agreement to increase transmission capacity to U.S.
SaskPower is aiming to improve reliability and generate more income through a new agreement that will increase transmission capacity across the Canada-U.S. border.The Crown power company has signed a ...
Aug 10, 2022

Melfort Chamber seeking new executive director
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is looking to hire a new executive director.Cam Lee, who has been the executive director since April 2021, is leaving the organization for a new ...
Aug 09, 2022

Canada’s unemployment rate remains at historic low of 4.9 per cent
Canada's unemployment rate stayed at a historic low of 4.9 per cent in July, remaining unchanged from June as the country continues to face a labour shortage.In its latest labour force survey, Statist...
Aug 05, 2022

Drivers cash in on gas price showdown in Blaine Lake
It's been a painful summer at the gas pumps, but a few drivers in the province were lucky enough to find themselves caught in the middle of a gas war.The price showdown between the Gas Plus and Esso s...
Aug 03, 2022

SaskPower rate increases approved by provincial government
SaskPower bills are going up by four per cent this fall and another four per cent next year as the Crown corporation increases rates for the first time since 2018.The Government of Saskatchewan accept...
Jul 28, 2022

SaskTel to upgrade cell towers in rural Sask.
Residents in rural Saskatchewan will soon have increased 4G LTE data capacity. On Wednesday, SaskTel announced they will be investing about $10 million to install Samsung Radio Access Network equipmen...
Jul 27, 2022

Drivers feeling relief at the pumps as gas dips below $1.80 per litre
If you've been waiting for gas prices to dip before filling up your vehicle, now is the time to do it.Regular gasoline prices across the province have dipped below $1.80 per litre in most areas.While ...
Jul 26, 2022

Nipawin restaurant closes due to staffing shortages
A restaurant in Nipawin has been forced to close its doors due to its struggle with staffing shortages.Little Gieni's will be shutting down on Saturday, July 23 for the final time, as the current staf...
Jul 22, 2022

Parkland and Beeland Co-op to share same general manager
The Parkland Co-op and Beeland Co-op Board of Directors have signed a management agreement with Todd Svenson for him to serve as general manager (GM) for both associations.Svenson is currently the GM ...
Jul 20, 2022