Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Canada waiting to see if Trump starts trade war with steep tariffs
WASHINGTON - Canada is bracing to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threats of economy-wide tariffs - or whether another last-minute pause materializes, averting a North A...
Mar 03, 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

Milton Tootoosis presents workshop on economic reconciliation at Fort Battleford
In Cree, the word 'Pimacihisowin' is the ability to take care of oneself. In a presentation earlier Friday at Fort Battleford, Milton Tootoosis presented on the importance of economic reconciliation a...
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
Premier says pipeline permits ‘considered pre-approved’ in Sask.
Saskatchewan's premier says all pipeline permits for lines going east, west or south that are received by the provincial government "will be considered pre-approved."Scott Moe made the announcement on...
Feb 27, 2025

Take a bite out of bullying: over 950 Pink Shirt Day cookies sold for BGC Battlefords fundraiser
The Battlefords have taken another bite out of bullying with the help of a pink cookie in the shape of a shirt. "The premise and important message behind Pink Shirt Day really aligns with the core val...
Feb 26, 2025
A number of Saskatchewan travellers boycott U.S. amid tariff threats
With tariff threats continuing to linger, some Saskatchewan travellers are vacationing in Canada, instead of the United States.Nikki Standinghorn, a North Battleford resident, has already cancelled a ...
Feb 26, 2025

Province steps back from planned changes to building code tiers
Citing the need to not add to the red tape surrounding construction of new homes in Saskatchewan, the province said recently that builders will not be required to construct new homes at a higher energ...
Feb 20, 2025
Provincial inflation up 2.4 per cent
After dropping to 1.8 per cent in December, the January inflation numbers for Saskatchewan are up to 2.4 per cent. By contrast, the national rate was 1.9 per cent. An almost double digit increase in t...
Feb 19, 2025

Stay skeptical to avoid evolving online scams like fake Peavey Mart website
As online scams become more sophisticated, and in some cases more localized, a cybersecurity expert warns Canadians to stay vigilant against fraudulent websites, fake social media ads, and phishing sc...
Feb 13, 2025