Despite the some cuts to services here and there from airlines, there will be a whole lot of travel options for people flying out of Regina International Airport. WestJet is announcing a 64 per cent increase in seats in and out of Regina, and 46 per cent to and from Saskatoon. Justin Reves at the […]
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has released a new report calling on municipal governments across the country to make it easier for business owners to succeed. The report looked at 8 major municipalities in Western Canada. The report found 70 percent of small business owners in the west think their municipal government does […]
The Brandt Group of Companies is growing. The Regina based tractor and heavy equipment company is buying New Zealand’s AGROW Quip. “Going forward, our customers can look forward to service enhancements via investment in a best-in-class field service truck fleet and upgrades to existing facilities,” says Brandt CEO, Shaun Semple. “Brandt is fully committed to building a comprehensive […]
Employers will be paying 4.1 percent more for Workers Compensation Premiums in 2023. The WCB made the announcement today. It works out to 5 cents more per 100 dollars of payroll. “Although we have increased our 2023 average premium rate by five cents, our rate is still among the lowest rates in Canada,” said the […]
The Conference Board of Canada says the Prairie provinces will likely be the top economic performers this year, even as the Bank of Canada’s inflation-fighting measures quell the country’s overall economic output. In a new report looking at factors that will drive Canada’s provincial economies between 2022 and 2024, the not-for-profit think tank says Saskatchewan will lead […]
If there is one thing people in Saskatchewan like, its a good car wash. From winter roads with salt and sand, to the gritty, dusty dirt of summer, there are a lot of dirty cars., and a new business in the city is looking to capitalize. Mint Smart Wash is a different kind of car […]
Omar Sachedina’s promotion to chief anchor at CTV National News should have been a win for representation in Canadian media, but observers say the controversy surrounding his predecessor Lisa LaFlamme’s departure overshadowed a momentous occasion. It was “a stolen moment” in which both a decorated woman and an accomplished man of colour have been robbed […]
Its looking like Evraz Steel in Regina, will have new ownership. The company announced on its website it is prepared to sell its North American interests. The company operates a facility in Regina, which make tubular pipe, coil and steel plate. Evraz Steel is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who has the controlling share. […]
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has a new CEO. Prabha Ramaswamy has been chosen to fill the post.. CEO of the non-profit, membership-based organization Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK) since 2014, Ramaswamy has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping Saskatchewan realize its economic potential by driving change to close the gender entrepreneurship gap. During her […]
The Saskatchewan government is modifying its Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program to help startups connect with more government organizations. Previously, companies that were successful in the program were awarded a contract of up to 10 thousand dollars to have their technology piloted by government. Under the program changes, successful companies can now receive up […]
