Industry

Sask. Marshals Service launch raises staffing concerns in Battlefords

The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is expected to launch in the Battlefords during the spring/summer of 2025. Still, it remains uncertain whether it will ease officers' workloads or exacerbate th...

Jan 07, 2025

385 patients die waiting for surgery in Saskatchewan; Think Tank calls for healthcare reform

A Freedom of Information request made to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is revealing that 385 patients died while waiting for surgery during the 2023/24 period.While this number reflects a slight...

Nov 21, 2024

Importance of trades and technology among young Canadians

This week, November 3-9, has officially been deemed as Skilled Trade and Technology Week by The Government of Saskatchewan to align with National Skilled Trade and Technology Week, proclaimed by Skill...

Nov 07, 2024

Paper Excellence re-names itself following purchase of Domtar

The name Paper Excellence is on its way to the burner as the company, which owns a mill near Meadow Lake and non-operational facility near Prince Albert, combines with Domtar and Resolute Forest Produ...

Oct 24, 2024

SHA reaffirms commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

The colour orange filled gallery room 'A' at TCU Place in Saskatoon as the Saskatchewan Health Authority reaffirmed its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.New documents were signed that included p...

Sep 26, 2024

Increased wood supply ups odds of success for new mill

One of the biggest benefits of oriented strand board mills is their ability to take remnant wood from other operations and turn what might be something considered defective and make a building product...

Sep 18, 2024

Fuel prices drop around Saskatchewan

You may have noticed around Saskatchewan that the price of gas has started to substantially drop. In the last week alone, the average price of gas in Prince Albert went from $1.65 per litre down to an...

Sep 09, 2024

Province invests in tuition-free early childhood educator training to address daycare demand

A child care provider from the Battlefords is hoping a government incentive to provide tuition-free early childhood educator (ECE) training will help alleviate a shortage of workers and daycare spaces...

Aug 29, 2024

Aircraft engineer recognized for excellence in Canadian aviation

Nathan Catte, who was raised in Air Ronge and currently lives in Prince Albert, has been recognized by Wings magazine in its annual Top 20 Under 40 program. The program recognizes young individuals un...

Aug 13, 2024

Sask. critical minerals sector gets 2 new incentive programs

Some new incentives have been announced from the province to boost the critical minerals sector.Two new incentive programs are now in place. One is the Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentiv...

Aug 09, 2024