Industry

Surprise September job gains dampen odds for Bank of Canada rate cut

The Canadian labour market showed an unexpected hiring surge in September, but economists are mixed on whether the strength is enough to deter the Bank of Canada from cutting its policy rate again lat...

Oct 10, 2025

2025 on pace to be one of Saskatchewan's biggest years for auto sales

Across the province, it has been a record year for vehicle sales according to the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealer's Association. Despite tariffs having a significant effect on sourcing auto parts and o...

Aug 28, 2025

North Battleford's 'Jeep' George honoured as scouting legacy

It was the nickname that came first.During the Second World War, Albert George could often be found behind the wheel of a battered military Jeep, hauling aircraft parts across town to keep planes in t...

Aug 16, 2025

Environment assessment approved for proposed uranium mine

The provincial government has given approval to Denison Mines Corporation to proceed with the development of the Wheeler River Uranium Project.The environmental assessment approval represents one of t...

Aug 12, 2025

Saskatchewan welcomes Ottawa's $1.2B lumber aid as industry braces for tariffs

Forestry leaders in Saskatchewan and across the country say new federal support for the softwood lumber sector is a welcomed relief, but uncertainty around U.S. tariffs continues to cast a long shadow...

Aug 06, 2025

Saskatchewan exports still mostly tariff-free under CUSMA: Moe

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe reiterated on Friday that 95 per cent of Saskatchewan's exports to the United States will remain tariff-free due to CUSMA compliance.New U.S. tariffs on some Canadian go...

Aug 01, 2025

Charitable gaming grants top $207K in Meadow Lake region; other cities to benefit

More than $2.49 million in charitable gaming grants has been distributed across Saskatchewan, including over $207,000 for groups in the Meadow Lake region and more than $269,000 for organizations in t...

Jul 30, 2025

Conexus name, CEO to lead 2026 merger of three Sask. credit unions

Three Saskatchewan credit unions are joining forces under a single name and leader, forming the province's largest financial cooperative.Conexus, Synergy and Cornerstone credit unions announced Wednes...

Jul 23, 2025

Town of Lanigan discusses Jansen BHP project delay

A community that will likely see some benefit from BHP's potash mine in Jansen is weighing in on a delay in the project. Mayor Tony Mycock spoke about BHP's decision in a news release outlining update...

Jul 23, 2025

Prince Albert Chamber welcomes provincial agreement on Port of Churchill expansion

The biggest regional beneficiaries of an expansion at the Port of Churchill would be agricultural producers, estimates Patty Hughes, CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce. Hughes w...

Jul 22, 2025