Bill introduced to combat money laundering
The provincial government has introduced legislation that will provide new tools to combat money laundering and pursue proceeds of crime in Saskatchewan. “These changes will greatly improve our ability to…
Impact of drought on agriculture main focus of SARM midterm meeting
Lack of moisture over the past year dried up more than wheat and canola fields. It also withered farm income down to a near-empty husk of what it would be…
Language classes aim to help new immigrants
There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ method for helping new immigrants to Canada get a solid handle on the English language, according to Bula Ghosh, Program Coordinator with Great Plains College (GPC)…
Industrial developments granted tax incentives
Three new industrial and commercial enterprises in the RM of Corman Park received approval for three-year tax exemptions under the municipality’s tax exemption policy. The three businesses qualified for the…
Small businesses continue to grow Saskatchewan’s economy
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to recognize Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Small Business WeekTM taking place from October 18 to October 22, 2021. This week celebrates the…
English-language course for business fills a need
A Great Plains College (GPC) Warman campus course designed to help new entrepreneurs improve their English-language communication skills is filled to capacity this fall. The English-based Business Class was first…
Council wrestles with business signage bylaw
Amendments to Warman’s zoning bylaw were introduced at a Warman City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 12. The amendments, aimed at regulating portable business signs throughout the city, were given…
Businesses adapting to changing circumstances
With public health orders revised on a weekly, and sometimes daily, basis; business owners in Saskatchewan are often hard-pressed to keep up with the latest pandemic regulations and guidelines. “It…
Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce launches Local Gift Card program
The Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce (PSCC) is helping shoppers get a head start on the Christmas gift-giving season. The PSCC is launching a Local Gift Card Program this month…
Sask job numbers up
Job numbers released by Statistics Canada for September 2021 show Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate fell to 6.3 per cent from 7.1 per cent a year ago, and well below the national…