Industry

Tariffs, low prices put squeeze on Sask. honey producers

Falling honey prices, tariff uncertainty, limited export options and dependence on imported queen bees are creating mounting pressure for producers heading into the new season, according to one Saskat...

Apr 04, 2025

Saskatchewan’s industrial carbon tax decision gets mixed reactions

More than half a dozen industry groups in Saskatchewan came out this week supportive of the province's move to reduce its industrial carbon tax rate to zero. However, the Saskatchewan Environmental So...

Mar 30, 2025

Sask. NDP says provincial response to Trump tariffs lacks strength

Standing on Prince Albert's riverbank, and not far from the bridge that connects the city to destinations west and north, the Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Minister for Trade and Export Development said the...

Mar 07, 2025

Sask. brewers tap into local support as Trump tariffs leave a bitter aftertaste

Saskatchewan brewers are raising a glass to local support - and bracing for a financial hangover - as new U.S. tariffs threaten to drive up costs for the industry.A 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and ...

Mar 04, 2025

Métis Nation-Sask. sees Supreme Court ruling as monumental win

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal from the Saskatchewan government over a lawsuit alleging Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) wasn't consulted over uranium exploration permits....

Feb 28, 2025

Sask NDP; chambers encourage residents to shop local

The Saskatchewan NDP have launched an initiative to bring the province together and support their own local businesses. "Next week, [United States President] Donald Trump intends to impose what will b...

Feb 27, 2025

Jake Vaadeland represents Sask. in SiriusXM's Top of the Country semi-finals

Jake Vaadeland isn't one for competition - but that's exactly what makes his spot in SiriusXM's 2025 Top of the Country semi-finals so charming.Growing up in Big River, Sask., the bluegrass and tradit...

Feb 24, 2025

Canada adds 76,000 jobs in January as unemployment rate falls to 6.6%

Canada's unemployment rate ticked down in January as the labour market added 76,000 jobs, beating economist expectations for the month.The jobless rate ticked down 0.1 percentage points to 6.6 per cen...

Feb 07, 2025

AI in higher education: Sask. universities grapple with the future of learning

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into student learning, universities in Saskatchewan have begun implementing guidelines to help students use AI tools ethically while ens...

Feb 03, 2025

'This is just unacceptable': Beauval health centre 17-day closure sparks rural healthcare concerns

The rural northern community of Beauval, about three hours northwest of Prince Albert, is calling on the provincial government after its health care centre was forced to close its doors for 17 consecu...

Jan 23, 2025