Saskatchewan News

• University of Saskatchewan professor says inflation impacting Christmas shopping trends

  David Williams, associate professor of marketing at the UofS, said retailers might be using the current financial situation to be more aggressive with their discounts. 

  Consumer

  Dec 1
  
• Corey Mace looking to flip the script as new Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach

  Head coach Corey Mace said that he knows what the expectations are in a market that loves CFL football, and that he and the team will "get it done.''

  Sports

  Dec 1
  
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• Saskatoon in second year of Christmas tree shortage according to local greenhouse

  Nikki Vanduyvendyk, co-owner of Dutch Growers in Saskatoon said this is the second year of a tree shortage.

  Environment

  Nov 30
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• Farmers suggest more drought precautions following provincial budget hit

  "We need to do some work on the livestock side so that we aren't having these AgriRecovery settlements that aren't budgeting for," said Ian Boxall with APAS.

  Environment

  Nov 30
• Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon tax on electric heating as of Jan. 1

  The premier says the province is to examine who uses electricity to heat their homes, and then will figure out how to take the carbon price off their bills.

  Environment

  Nov 30
• Canadian Grief Alliance to combat pandemic effects with $1M in government funding

  In a news release, the Canadian Grieving Alliance estimated that 10 million Canadians are grieving a death that occurred during the pandemic alone.

  Health

  Nov 29
• Saskatchewan Spotify ‘Wrapped’ trends feature Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen

  Spotify's 2023 Wrapped campaign trends are live and Saskatchewan listeners are sharing what made up their favorite playlists this year. 

  Entertainment

  Nov 29
• Giving Tuesday celebrated by Saskatoon non-profits through campaign launches, donations

  Saskatoon's Food Bank and Learning Centre launched its 2023 holiday campaign to raise food and funds for Saskatoon's most vulnerable.

  Consumer

  Nov 28
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• Saskatchewan invests in microreactor to help develop the nuclear industry

  Saskatchewan is looking to get a microreactor in the province to research and help develop the nuclear industry in the province.

  Tech

  Nov 27
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• Saskatchewan projects $250M deficit in mid year financial report, down $1.3B

  The mid-year financial report says the deficit puts Saskatchewan down $1.3 billion from budget, as the province had initially forecast a surplus of more than $1 billion.

  Canada

  Nov 27