Tag Archives: Business & Economy

MPs meet with grocery store bosses, but will it change anything?
MPs are expected to grill top executives from Canada's grocery store industry as many Saskatchewan residents hold off purchasing costlier items.The CEOs and presidents of Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Metro Inc. ...
Mar 08, 2023

Additional SaskTel service outage scheduled in northwest
UPDATE: All SaskTel services were restored by 6:00 am in and around the communities of Beauval, Buffalo Narrows, Clearwater River Dene Nation, Dillon, Green Lake, le--la-Crosse, La Loche, Patuanak, Sa...
Mar 07, 2023

Métis community leaders recognized for their service
Perry Vermette, Owner of Vermette Wood Products, jokes when he was first received notice he was receiving a Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, his first instinct as someone who shys away from public atte...
Feb 28, 2023

What to know as you get ready for tax season
Tax season is now upon us in Canada and there are some deadlines and things you should already know before you file.This year, the deadline to file your taxes is on May 1, as the usual date of April 3...
Feb 25, 2023

La Ronge liquor permit sells for $3.27 million, highest sale yet in auction
The auction for the SLGA liquor permit for La Ronge closed Thursday at a staggering $3.27 million. The auction was due to end at 2 p.m., but a bidding war continued for more than an hour and it was fi...
Feb 23, 2023

Star Diamond showcasing gems on social media
Star Diamond is showcasing a different diamond every day on social media, throughout the month of February.The company is doing it to remind people the company has already found tens of thousands of d...
Feb 23, 2023

Northern Sask. flight company says demand overwhelming amid pilot shortage
Barry O'Brien spent last summer flying solo as the only full-time pilot at his own company.As the owner and operator of Voyage Air, O'Brien said he'd like to employ four full-time pilots in addition t...
Feb 23, 2023

'Lesser of two evils': La Ronge council votes to bid up to $1.25 million for SLGA permit
In spite of efforts from local residents to stop La Ronge council from pursuing the purchase of the SLGA liquor license, all members in attendance voted to proceed. In specific, town council with the ...
Feb 17, 2023

'New grounds for the town': La Ronge council to pursue purchase of local SLGA liquor permit
La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski said the municipality's pursuit to purchase the local liquor license from the province would bring the town a profitable revenue stream if successful."I think just everybod...
Feb 15, 2023

Free legal advice on sexual harassment receives positive and negative feedback
An offer of free legal advice to those who experienced sexual harassment in the workplace has been met with positive reviews, but unfortunately, some negative comments have also been fired its way.The...
Feb 14, 2023