Industry

What the fusion breakthrough means for Saskatchewan and its economy

It was called a breakthrough in the search for clean energy, and something you thought could only be seen in science fiction movies. Earlier this week, scientists in the U.S. announced they produced m...

Dec 15, 2022

Strathcona announces acquisition of Serafina, potential plans for expansion

Strathcona Resources Ltd. announced its growth into Saskatchewan during a press conference with Premier Scott Moe in North Battleford . The company said it recently acquired Serafina Energy Ltd. and i...

Sep 20, 2022

Humane Society making progress with new shelter and boarding facility

The Battlefords Humane Society is making progress with its plans to build a new animal shelter and a pet boarding facility, a total $2-million value project.The site is being constructed off Highway 4...

Aug 31, 2022

Province announces $5.6M Hwy. 21 bypass in Unity nearly complete

Highway 21 at Unity is seeing major improvements for a $5.6-million bypass project to improve safety and infrastructure in the area, and also help with economic growth.The two-kilometre bypass will in...

Aug 12, 2022

Gas analyst says high prices are not denting demand

Saskatchewan drivers are enduring more pain at the gas pumps.Gas prices hit another record in the province on Tuesday as some stations in Saskatoon and Regina began hiking prices to $1.95.9 per litre....

Jun 01, 2022

Housing market having up and down start to 2022 across Northern Saskatchewan

The number of properties being sold across northern Saskatchewan is down in every major community and region.That's according to the Saskatchewan Realtors' Association (SRA) which released its latest ...

May 06, 2022

Taxi drivers feeling the rise of gas prices

Paying at the pump is affecting all of Saskatchewan, but especially transportation based businesses.Deliveries are a primary service hit hardest by gas prices that reached record highs nationally back...

May 02, 2022

Unemployment rate falls in Canada, rises in Saskatchewan

Canada's unemployment rate fell to its lowest level on record in March.Statistics Canada said Friday the national unemployment rate dropped to 5.3 per cent, the lowest it has been since comparable dat...

Apr 08, 2022

Ottawa under pressure as CP Rail stoppage enters second day as talks continue

OTTAWA - The pressure is on in Ottawa today as a CP Rail work stoppage enters its second day. Industry leaders and politicians have urged Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan to end the labour dispute after...

Mar 21, 2022

Moe speaks out against possible CP Rail labour disruption

Trains could soon be stopped in their tracks and Premier Scott Moe isn't happy about it.CP Rail has issued a lockout notice to its workers' union. Meanwhile, the union has issued a strike notice.If th...

Mar 18, 2022