The Saskatchewan government says the provincial economy continues to show incredible strength. Wholesale trade in Saskatchewan grew 29.4 percent between April last year and April 2022. That’s the highest increase among provinces. Trade and Export Development minister Jeremy Harrison says the top performing sectors year over year include farm products, up 26 percent, food and […]
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is using this day to call once again for a higher minimum wage. Today has been declared “Grocery Heroes Day” in Canada. It is a day invented by the multi-billion dollar Canadian grocery industry to recognize those who have been on the front-lines since the pandemic started. President Lori Johb […]
A joint venture between Federated Co-op and Blair’s Family of Companies has received regulatory approval to move forward. The joint venture will acquire 7 Saskatchewan agriculture retail locations, providing crop inputs, agronomic services and animal nutrition products to farm customers near Lanigan, Liberty, Lipton, McLean, Nokomis, Rosthern and Watrous. As a condition of regulatory […]
As of August 29. face masks will have to be worn by customers at Real Canadian Superstore and No Frills locations across Canada. In posts on social media Saturday, both grocery store chains announced the change while thanking its customers. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has let people know of possible COVID-19 exposures at both the […]
As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, masks will be mandatory for customers of all Walmart locations in Saskatchewan and across Canada. In an e-mail, the company says this will be in effect for all customers and workers at all locations even there is not a government mandate to wear a mask or some other form of […]
Regina police are investigating after those inside the Harbour Landing Walmart had to be evacuated after someone was hit with bear spray. Customers say they experienced a strong smell of bear spray leaving many to start coughing or gasping for air as they made their way out of the store with staff telling people to […]
Saturday is a big day for the Centennial Market. The market, located in the old Sears outlet building on Broad Street, re-opens at 10 a.m after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Market President Dave Bychkowsky says there is a lot of excitement amongst the vendors that call the market home. “It’s been difficult […]
London Drugs is going to be dedicating aisles specifically for local businesses to sell their products amid the COVID-19 pandemic ,with one of those stores being the Regina outlet in Harbour Landing. The company says it is a chance for retailers who have had to close their doors because of the pandemic to have some […]
Grocery stores are considered essential and remain open as Saskatchewan continues to try and limit the spread of the COVID19 virus. On Saturday when the province announced 11 new cases bringing the total to 231 (5o in Regina), they also released some information on how grocery stores should be operating. While many of the procedures […]
In order to better protect Saskatchewan youth from risks associated with vaping, The Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act takes effect on Saturday. “I’m excited to have this legislation in place,” Minister of Health Jim Reiter said. “This legislation will protect Saskatchewan youth from the harmful effects of vapour products. If you never smoked, then don’t vape.” […]
