Tag Archives: Business & Economy
A tough, competitive market for housing in Sask: SRA
High inflation, another hike in the benchmark interest rate and higher house prices are making it harder for real estate in Saskatchewan.With many residents now struggling to find a home or the right ...
Jun 13, 2022
Inflation hits RMs ability to provide services
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Running graders and mowing ditches all take fuel and with the sharp climb in fuel prices, both the Rural Municipalities of Prince Albert and Buckland are facing some challenges....
Jun 13, 2022
Sticker shock: Gas prices exceed $2 a litre in Saskatchewan
It's getting harder to afford basic necessities every day, so what do you do to cut costs?On Monday, gas prices shot up once again, clocking in at $2.07 per litre in most stations across Saskatchewan....
Jun 07, 2022
Waterhen Lake FN new owners of Eco Lodge in Meadow Lake
Waterhen Lake First Nation announced it is venturing into the tourism industry in northwest Saskatchewan.The community just purchased the Water's Edge Eco Lodge near Greig Lake in Meadow Lake Provinci...
Jun 07, 2022
Métis Nation and Sturgeon Lake join Prince Albert alliance
The Prince Albert regional economic alliance grew today with the signatures of the Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan and the Sturgeon Lake First Nation on a new three-year agreement.Representatives from bot...
Jun 06, 2022
Gas prices taking big chunk out of small business owner’s budget
Gas prices are taking a big bite out of the budget of a small business in Saskatchewan.Karl Hamilton has been running his business for the past three years, installing internet and TV satellite servic...
Jun 06, 2022
Dairy Farmers of Canada seeks second milk price hike this year, citing inflation
Milk prices in Canada could be going up for the second time in a year following a rare request by Dairy Farmers of Canada for a mid-year price hike due to inflation.The industry lobby group says Canad...
Jun 04, 2022
Interest rate increases putting pressure on Sask. residents
People struggling with debt in Saskatchewan are growing concerned over the continually rising interest rates across the country.Mary Castillo, a financial educator with the non-profit Credit Counselli...
Jun 02, 2022
Mine shows high amount of rare stones, says Star Diamond
Samples taken from the diamond drilling site at Fort a la Corne show an "exceptionally high proportion of Type IIa diamonds" says Star Diamond, the Saskatoon company collecting the samples.Star Diamon...
Jun 01, 2022
Gas analyst says high prices are not denting demand
Saskatchewan drivers are enduring more pain at the gas pumps.Gas prices hit another record in the province on Tuesday as some stations in Saskatoon and Regina began hiking prices to $1.95.9 per litre....
Jun 01, 2022