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Inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, thanks in part to GST tax break

Inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, thanks in part to GST tax break

Jan 21, 2025 | 10:45am
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in December, thanks in large part to the federal government’s temporary tax break. Statistics Canada’s consumer price index report on Tuesday said restaurant food purchases, and alcohol bought from stores contributed the most to the deceleration. The federal government introduced a temporary pause on taxes to those items […]
Federal diplomatic blunders not impeding Sask India exports, Moe says

Federal diplomatic blunders not impeding Sask India exports, Moe says

Jun 18, 2024 | 5:08pm
REGINA – Premier Scott Moe says direct relationships with foreign governments are key to protecting exports, especially during these recent times of choppy relations with India.  Saskatchewan now has nine international trade offices – including one in New Delhi, India – which the premier says have helped protect Saskatchewan exporters from trade barriers. “Those offices […]
Canadian economy loses steam after strong start to year, grows 0.2% in February

Canadian economy loses steam after strong start to year, grows 0.2% in February

Apr 30, 2024 | 9:06am
The Canadian economy lost momentum after a roaring start to the year, reinforcing economists’ expectations that the Bank of Canada is on track to cut interest rates in the coming months.  Statistics Canada reported Tuesday that real gross domestic product rose 0.2 per cent in February. That followed a 0.5 per cent gain in January.  […]

June public offering of oil and gas parcels nets province over $9.3-million

Jun 8, 2023 | 4:57pm

The latest public offering of oil and gas parcels in Saskatchewan netted the province over $9.3-million dollars. The Estevan area generated the most interest, bringing in just over $4-million for 52 leases totalling over 52-hundred hectares. The Kindersley area also saw considerable interest, bringing in $3.6-million for 10 leases totalling over 65-hundred hectares. Accepted bids […]

House Sales Continuing to Slow in Saskatchewan

Mar 3, 2023 | 8:12am

The pace of house sales continues to slow in Saskatchewan. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, there were 854 sales across the province in the month of February. That’s down 19 percent compared to February of last year. “We continue to see higher lending rates and supply challenges contribute to a pullback in sales,” said […]

Black Friday provides “great opportunity” to shop local

Nov 25, 2022 | 1:21pm

Black Friday has arrived, and many local businesses are excited about the upcoming rush of shoppers. Tony Playter, CEO of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce, said it’s a great opportunity for everybody to help out local businesses. “The key is to shop local,” he stated. “You’re helping your neighbours, your friends, and their […]

Farm tractor sales show a slump in July across Canada

Aug 11, 2022 | 1:56pm

  The latest figures show sales of farm tractors were down last month in Canada. The latest figures from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, says tractor sales were down 10.7 percent in July, down in all two-wheel drive sectors, although four wheel drive tractors were up 28 percent. Combine harvester sales fell 32 percent last […]

June farm tractor sales in Canada are down but combine sales are up

Jul 12, 2022 | 2:27pm

  The latest data shows Canadian and U.S. farm tractor monthly unit sales fell in June, while harvester sales grew in both countries. The details from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says tractor sales were down 5 percent in Canada and 8.2 percent in the U.S. in June. However, in Canada, two wheel drive units […]

Canada’s Farm Show expected to generate over 100 million dollars in sales

Jun 24, 2022 | 5:40am

Canada’s farm show wrapped up Thursday in Regina with officials calling the show a huge success. Real’s vice president of Agriculture, Kurt Westgard, says attendance has been outstanding with opening day attendance up 18 percent from 2019. He believes the show will generate farm equipment sales ranging from 100 to 300 million dollars. The Farm […]

House Sales Slowing, Compared to Last Year

May 5, 2022 | 1:18pm

The housing market has cooled a little in Saskatchewan, especially when its compared to last year. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, sales province-wide were 1547 sales in April, down from the hot April of 2021. The increase in interest rates is one of the reasons, but the bigger one is a lack of inventory, […]

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