Business & Economy

Agrimex gearing up for family friendly installment of show

Over 5,000 consumers are expected for the Agrimex show in just two days' time. The show has been running for 33 years, and this year's edition promises to add a new family element to the three-day exp...

Apr 02, 2019 This year's agrimex will be geared to a family setting in the 34th annual event. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Uncertainty abounds as federal carbon tax looms

The federal carbon tax will hit the province on April 1, but how it will impact Saskatchewan's books and small businesses remains unclear.Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said the impact of the tax was...

Mar 29, 2019 The federal carbon tax comes into effect in Saskatchewan April 1. (Jzehnder1/Dreamstime.com)

FSIN chief calls for Sask. gov’t to speed up disaster relief

The chief of the organization representing 74 Saskatchewan First Nations says it may be time for the federal government to step in as the province isn't moving fast enough to deliver disaster assistan...

Mar 28, 2019 Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron speaks at the Saskatoon Inn on March 27, 2019. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)

Saskatchewan budget projects $34M surplus

The Saskatchewan government is projecting a surplus of $34.4 million in 2019-20, with increasing positive balances in the three fiscal years to follow. The province tabled its budget Wednesday afterno...

Mar 20, 2019 The 2019-20 Saskatchewan budget is balanced with a small surplus of $34 million. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Federal budget delivers compensation money for hard hit farmers

Dairy, egg and poultry farmers who have lost money because of Canada's recent free-trade agreements with Europe and the Pacific Rim, will receive billions of dollars in compensation, according to Tues...

Mar 19, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW)

Proposed cannabis production facility receives green light from R.M. of Buckland

still The wheels are in motion for a brand new cannabis production facility north of Prince Albert. The Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Buckland council gave the application its support, after adopting a...

Mar 12, 2019 R.M. of Buckland. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)

Local R.M.s prepare for SARM convention

The impending carbon tax has been a hot button issue across the country in recent months, and at least two reeves in the Prince Albert area are hinting they will ask questions about it at next week's ...

Mar 08, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

New drone regulations welcomed by Ag. sector

New regulations imposed by Transport Canada have created a buzz within Saskatchewan's agriculture sector.The regulations surrounding drone use, will essentially make it easier for farmers to get a lic...

Feb 27, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall for Compliments brand uncooked chicken nuggets.The CFIA issued the recall Wednesday, saying the chicken nuggets could be contaminated with ...

Feb 27, 2019 A food recall has been issued for Compliments brand chicken nuggets. (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)

Though slow, sellers say long-term Sask. cannabis sales model preferred

One cannabis store owner in Saskatchewan believes low supply in the months following legalization could be one reason the province's cannabis sales are much lower than in other Canadian jurisdictions....

Feb 27, 2019 Legal cannabis sales are lagging behind in Saskatchewan when compared to other parts of the country. (file photo/CKOM News Staff) : Tyler Marr