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
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
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
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
Sask. distillery gives back and earns major international award
It has been a busy but exciting couple of months for a local business as they raised thousands of dollars for Ukraine on top of winning a huge award.Phantom Light Distillery in Prince Albert has only ...
May 26, 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...
May 21, 2022
Taxi drivers feeling the rise of gas prices
Paying at the pump is affecting all of Saskatchewan, but especially transportation based businesses.Deliveries are a primary service hit hardest by gas prices that reached record highs nationally back...
May 02, 2022