Business & Economy

Carney: ‘We stand ready’ for Trump to resume trade talks

Canadian negotiators "stand ready" for the Americans to resume trade negotiations, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly ended those talks late Thursday nig...

Oct 24, 2025

Trump terminates trade talks with Canada because of tariff ads

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is terminating trade negotiations with Canada because of television advertisements pushing back on his tariffs."Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIA...

Oct 24, 2025

For Sale: Town of Duck Lake's naming rights

The Town of Duck Lake could soon find itself named something entirely different if the right corporate sponsor decides to step up. The town has announced that the naming rights to Duck Lake are offici...

Oct 23, 2025

'We’ve had to cut back': Saskatchewan food banks strain under inflation pressure

As inflation in the province continues to rise, local food banks are noticing an increased dependency by the community. The latest statistics show Saskatchewan's inflation rate rose to 2.6 per cent, u...

Oct 22, 2025

Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs

OTTAWA - Inflation jumped higher in September, Statistics Canada said Tuesday, thanks largely to annual changes in gas prices and persistent pressure at the grocery store.Annual inflation accelerated ...

Oct 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence threatening to push young people out of entry-level jobs

OTTAWA - Throughout her university career, Jacqueline Silver assumed her computer science degree would guarantee her a job. Finding out she was wrong was a demoralizing experience.Silver, who graduate...

Oct 19, 2025

'Lack of compassion and diplomacy': Health care union members rally in Prince Albert for fair deal

Candace Lavoie is tired of 'band-aid solutions' in the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).The recording secretary for Region 2 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 5430 works in Prince Al...

Oct 16, 2025

Tariff worries pile on wildfire woes for Sask. forestry industry

New tariffs on softwood lumber imports implemented by the U.S. this week are adding another concern for the industry in Saskatchewan, which was already concerned about its future after this year's mas...

Oct 16, 2025

'Our potential to grow here is huge': Battlefords mayors map out shared future

The mayors of North Battleford and Battleford say partnership, safety and housing are at the centre of their new strategic plans - and they're tackling those priorities together.At Thursday's Chamber ...

Oct 11, 2025

Battleford council pushes for transparency in Canada Post review amid ongoing strike

The Town of Battleford has joined the postal workers' union in calling for transparency in Ottawa's upcoming Canada Post review, as a national strike continues to disrupt mail and parcel delivery acro...

Oct 09, 2025