Industry

SaskPower seeking volunteers to get residential smart meters

SaskPower is set to launch a pilot project to install residential smart meters.The Crown corporation has installed more than 35,000 smart meters for business and industrial customers since 2017 and no...

Mar 15, 2021

Gas price spike sign of economic recovery, says analyst

While motorists may be grumbling over a recent jump in gas prices, a Canadian petroleum analyst is suggesting the increase may actually represent a sign of an economy on the rebound from months of sca...

Feb 26, 2021

Baselode chair surprised by Birch Narrows Dene Nation reaction to geophysical survey

The chairperson of Baselode Energy Corporation believes the company has made significant and proactive efforts at communicating with Birch Narrows Dene Nation about its surveying plans. Stephen Stewar...

Feb 24, 2021

Local electrician shares story for mental health awareness

As people across Saskatchewan have struggled with their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, one woman is hoping her story will help others reach out.A journeyman electrician for 13 years, Lian...

Feb 18, 2021

A.C. Forestry inks deal with Carrier Forest Products

A.C. Forestry has signed a major forestry agreement with Carrier Forest Products. According to Agency Chiefs Tribal Council CEO Ken Thomas, the agreement allows Carrier to receive softwood saw log tim...

Feb 12, 2021

Trudeau announces suspended flights, mandatory 3-day hotel quarantine for travellers

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced all Canadian travellers returning from overseas will have to take a COVID-19 test at the airport when they land and quarantine in a designated hote...

Jan 29, 2021

Hotels still facing hardship: Hospitality Saskatchewan

It continues to be a hard time for hotels, with vacant rooms and mounting bills to pay.Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO Jim Bence said there is a misconception that large hotel chains have "deep pockets" ...

Jan 22, 2021

Local reaction to White House changes mixed

While many people in North America celebrated the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden yesterday, the reaction from political and business figures in Saskatchewan was quite restrained.This stems f...

Jan 21, 2021

Saskatchewan named a world leader in mining report

The province says a new report has named Saskatchewan one of the world's best regions to get into the mining business.A media release from the province says a new report from the industry publication ...

Jan 13, 2021

Saskatchewan Housing Benefit to reach more renters

The federal and provincial governments are stepping up a housing funding program.The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit was created in April to help low-income residents cover their rents. According to a me...

Dec 21, 2020