Business & Economy

SaskEnergy rate hike approved by provincial government

Saskatchewan homeowners will be paying more for natural gas starting Nov. 1.SaskEnergy announced Friday the provincial government has approved the corporation's application to increase its commodity r...

Oct 22, 2021

Meadow Lake Chamber of Commerce announces 2021 MLBEX nominees

The Meadow Lake & District Chamber of Commerce has announced this year's nominees for the 2021 Business Excellence Awards (MLBEX).Excitement for this year's event is at a surplus as this gathering...

Oct 22, 2021

'Shop Local' campaign surfaces in Meadow Lake

A campaign focused on promoting businesses local to the Meadow Lake area has popped up on some social media accounts in the community.The Meadow Lake & District Chamber of Commerce has assembled a...

Oct 21, 2021

Should Saskatchewan adopt a tax on soft drinks?

In case you missed it, a tax on sugary drinks is coming to Atlantic Canada, but could it also work in Saskatchewan?Earlier this week, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced it was intro...

Oct 21, 2021

Sask. NDP leader discusses northern tour, COVID modelling

Saskatchewan's opposition leader stopped in Prince Albert on Wednesday as he wrapped up a tour of the province's northern community.Ryan Meili travelled to various communities including Ile a la Cross...

Oct 21, 2021

Transportation issues could have impact on holiday shopping in Sask.

Holiday shopping season is right around the corner, but getting what you need could be more challenging than in years past.That's according to Susan Ewart with the Saskatchewan Trucking Association.Ew...

Oct 18, 2021

Land border expert weighs in on what reopening will look like

The date on which the land border between Canada and the U.S. is to reopen for non-essential fully vaccinated travellers has been set, and there are a lot more questions than answers on what crossing ...

Oct 16, 2021

Sask. Review Panel approves increase to SaskEnergy rates

Your heating bill is about to go up after a review panel approved a rate increase proposal from SaskEnergy.Last month, SaskEnergy proposed the rate increase for natural gas they said would help them r...

Oct 13, 2021

Canada urged to join allies in tougher China stance after Kovrig, Spavor release

OTTAWA - The aftermath of Canada's long fight with China over the imprisonment of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig has spawned a new challenge: whether to join allies such as the United States and Au...

Oct 11, 2021

Sask. workers face abuse with proof of vaccination

Workers are getting an extra hard time for just doing their jobs, to the point where it's being called abuse.Both the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) and the Saskatchewan Fe...

Oct 07, 2021