Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for cuts to gas and carbon taxes
As people in Saskatchewan try to squeeze as much as they can into the rest of summer, they're also having to stretch their wallets ever wider to pay for gas.That's why Gage Haubrich, the Canadian Taxp...
Aug 18, 2023

Star Diamond releases second quarter financial results
The company with investments in a diamond mine in Fort a la Corne has reported a loss in the second quarter of 2023.That report was released on Friday by Star Diamond Corporation. In a media release, ...
Aug 11, 2023

Around $1.4M raised through oil and gas leases in Lloydminster area
Oil and gas companies have bought up thousands of hectares of land around Lloydminster.The Government of Saskatchewan held a public offering on Tuesday for 111 different parcels of land across the pro...
Aug 10, 2023

Miracle Treat Day returns to support Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation
Once again ice cream is on the menu along with a chance to support the most significant needs at Saskatchewan's Children's Hospital.Aug. 10 marks the 21st Miracle Treat Day for DQ restaurants, with pr...
Aug 10, 2023

News publishers, broadcasters call for investigation into Meta's news blocking
A group of Canadian news publishers and broadcasters are calling on Canada's Competition Bureau to investigate and prohibit Meta from blocking news content on its digital platforms.Social media giant ...
Aug 08, 2023

Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs
Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some Canadians in the future.The problem could mean the National Flood Insu...
Aug 05, 2023

Saskatchewan smashes record during recent heat wave
After records were set recently for heat in Saskatchewan, the province now has a new one for power usage in the summer.That's thanks in part to air conditioner use this week, according to SaskPower sp...
Aug 04, 2023

What's leading to labour unrest and could more strikes be coming to Saskatchewan?
It's been a tough summer for thousands of workers across Canada fed up with low wages amidst the high cost of living and major corporate profits.Over the past month, Canada has seen striking workers a...
Aug 04, 2023

Consumer and business insolvencies rising under weight of higher interest rates
The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy says both consumer and business insolvencies rose significantly in the second quarter amid heightened interest rates.The agency said the 31,224 consumer ...
Aug 03, 2023

Green means go for copper/zinc mine near Creighton
A proposed copper and zinc mine in northeast Saskatchewan has been given an initial green light with the approval of its environmental assessment, says the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, whose traditio...
Aug 02, 2023