The Moe government says Saskatchewan is leading Canada in wholesale trade growth year over year. Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade increased 34.7 percent in the past year, which is first among the provinces. Trade and Export Development minister Jeremy Harrison says the increase in wholesale trade is a key indicator the economy is coming out of […]
Premier Scott Moe says more than 262 million dollars will be provided to Municipal Revenue Sharing in the coming year to Saskatchewan municipalities. Moe says the average provincial funding for the previous 5 years is more than 260 million dollars. The annual funding is based on three quarters of one point of the provincial […]
The Saskatchewan government has launched a 4 million dollar Economic Recovery Work Experience Initiative. The program is a one-time pandemic recovery initiative for employers and job seekers. The program provides funding for paid work experiences for job seekers to gain practical skills in priority sectors like hospitality, agriculture, retail services, health and childcare. Career […]
The sound of dripping water strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners but it is something that can be avoided. Mike Payne with Restorex disaster restoration Regina shared some essential practices for avoiding a costly repair bill this spring. “We are starting to see calls come in with the temperature changes and snow melting. Typically […]
Saskatchewan farmland values jumped 7.4 percent in 2021, about one percent point below the national average. Farmland values in Saskatchewan continued to rise last year despite drought and the pandemic. FCC chief agricultural economist, J.P. Gervais, says land values remain strong in Saskatchewan and rose due to low interest rates and strong grain prices. […]
The invasion of Ukraine has taken over the media globally and driven efforts to raise money and garner support for the people of Ukraine. One man from western Canada is currently amidst the conflict. Terence Ballinger is originally from the UK – but has lived in Calgary for the last several years. Until a few […]
Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has issued a statement as part of the G7 Agriculture ministers and the EU commissioner, in a meeting in Germany in the presence of the Ukrainian colleague. The statement says the agriculture ministers are appalled by and condemn the large-scale aggression by Russia against Ukraine, enabled by the Belarusian government. […]
Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has announced an incentive plan to expand processing in the farm supply-managed sector. Bibeau is providing almost 293 million dollars to support processors in the supply-managed sector to offset the impact of international trade agreements. Through the Supply Management Processing investment fund, processors of supply managed commodities will be […]
Potholes are a staple on Saskatchewan roads and other regions where the freeze-thaw cycle between seasons is commonplace. Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering are using the Canadian Light Source as part of their research to see if recycled materials can be used to build durable roads in climates that experience significant […]
The prices at the pump are dipping into the pockets of Uber drivers. Stephen Safinuk is a driver with Uber and he says the effects are definitely being felt. “I can’t imagine how this is impacting full time drivers. I’m part time, and this means an extra 2-3 hours a week for me. As gas […]
