SREDA projects modest uptick in economic growth for Saskatchewan in 2019
SREDA CEO Alex Fallon explains why they are projecting modest economic growth for Saskatchewan in 2019. Continue reading
Sask Economy
Sask. unemployment rate drops below national average
In the past month Saskatchewan added 5,500 more jobs, and saw unemployment dip below the national average. Continue reading
Sask. tradespeople feeling left out of government procurement process ​
By David Baxter Reporter
A group of plumbers and pipe fitters are feeling left out of the Saskatchewan government procurement process; about half their union is out of work or working out of the province. Continue reading
Economy, healthcare and climate change – Sask. gov’t leaders lay out session priorities
By David Baxter Reporter
Premier Scott Moe and Opposition Leader Ryan Meili are readying their parties for the start of a new legislative session on Oct. 24. Continue reading
Regina Bypass at 90 per cent completion heading into winter slowdown
By David Baxter Reporter
Work at the Regina Bypass is 90 per cent complete as field workers prepare for the winter slowdown before the final construction push in the spring. Continue reading
Sask. Energy Minister says oil price differential could cost hundreds of millions
By David Baxter Reporter
Sask Energy and Resource Minister says if the current oil price differential, $52 per barrel, persists it could cost the province up to $500 million. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe urging feds to restart Trans Mountain project
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Premier Scott Moe believes the impact will be severe on Saskatchewan’s economy. Continue reading
Saskatchewan posts smaller deficit than forecast, still $303M in the red
The Saskatchewan government said it 2017-18 spending $303 million more than it took in, as the deficit came in smaller than originally projected. Continue reading
Premier Scott Moe heading to D.C. to discuss steel tariffs, NAFTA
By David Baxter Reporter
Premier Scott Moe’s planned trip to Washington D.C. will have a different tone now that the United States are imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian steel. Continue reading
Saskatchewan economy rebounded in 2017: SREDA
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
SREDA says Saskatchewan’s economy grew in 2017 following a decline in 2016. Continue reading