Business & Economy

New aircraft bringing more capacity, flights to northern Sask.

It's not every day that a new airplane brings plenty of excitement, but for those who travel to the far north of Saskatchewan, it means more open doors and opportunities for the region. Last week, Ris...

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Skilled trades need not limited to building homes

A demand for construction trades exists in Saskatchewan, but while many workers are needed to build homes, many are also needed in areas like mining and industry, said the Sask. Apprenticeship and Tra...

Apr 17, 2024

‘Lots of talk, no action’: Prince Albert MP responds to federal budget

One day after a $535 billion budget was unveiled by the federal Liberals, Prince Albert's Conservative MP is already giving it an F grade. Randy Hoback spoke to paNOW following the budget announcment ...

Apr 17, 2024

UFA to build petroleum site along Highway 41 in Melfort

Producers and residents in the Melfort area will soon have another option for their petroleum needs. United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) is continuing their Saskatchewan expansion into M...

Apr 17, 2024

Sask. Homebuilders group says federal budget addresses big needs

At least one Saskatchewan organization is applauding Tuesday's federal budget and its emphasis on building more homes. In a release issued following the budget announcement, the Saskatoon and Region H...

Apr 17, 2024

$535B budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness

The 2024 federal budget will provide "generational fairness" to younger Canadians by raising taxes on those who have already capitalized on Canada's economic strengths, Finance Minister Chrystia Freel...

Apr 16, 2024

Annual inflation rate up in March as gasoline prices rose, but core measures lower

Higher gasoline prices helped the annual inflation rate tick higher in March, but core inflation continued to cool for the month, raising the chances of an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada in J...

Apr 16, 2024

Freeland to present federal budget today after teasing much of it in recent weeks

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is finally set to present the federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, showcasing how the government plans to win back support from disgruntled C...

Apr 16, 2024

First 2024 Canada carbon rebates will be deposited today for some Canadians

The first instalment of the 2024 Canada carbon rebate will be delivered to some Canadians today as long as they filed their taxes by the middle of March.Canadians living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Mani...

Apr 15, 2024

Joseph Remai donates $25 million to Saskatchewan Polytechnic

A massive donation to Saskatchewan Polytechnic from a man with local roots.The school has received a gift of $25 million from Joe Remai, with the new Saskatoon campus to be built at Innovation Place t...

Apr 12, 2024