Regina demonstration home predicted to use 90 per cent less
energy.(TECHNOLOGY)
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom home spanning 150 square metres
(1,614 square feet) and located at 7335 Wascana Cove Place in Regina
will use 90 per cent less energy than the average existing home . . .
The GiST of farmland and acreage sales.(LAW)
Saskatchewan farmland and acreages are an increasingly hot
commodity. While price and possession date make up much of the
discussion between the vendor and the purchaser, there are a number of
less . . .
Of note.(Dave Dutchak appointed as president of Saskatchewan
Chamber of Commerce)(Brief article)
Saskatoon businessman Dave Dutchak was named president of the
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce at its annual general meeting in Moose
Jaw on May 10, 2007. He will represent the business voice . . .
Rare earth elements: driving home a new industry.(Great Western
Mineral Group)
THE TERM 'RUSH HOUR' IN DETROIT COULDN'T POSSIBLY BE
MORE DESCRIPTIVE. Vehicles weave in and out of traffic on Interstate 75
at 75 miles per hour, and depending upon one's final destination,
an . . .
Show me the process.(FINANCIAL PLANNING)
As a business owner, you are constantly being bombarded with risk
and opportunity. Managing the risk to support new opportunities is
always a challenge. To help alleviate some risk, you may . . .
Working faces: Adam Balon, Prince Albert.(Brief article)
There aren't many people Balon's age that can say a
professional career snowboarding in Calgary just wasn't enough.
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"Immediately after high school, I took a . . .
Employment.(Economic Indicators)
April 2007 was the highest April on record for the number of people
working in the province. Full-time employment was up by 4,400 in April
2007 over April 2006. Youth employment increased by . . .
Forecasts.(Economic Indicators)
TD Bank expects Saskatchewan's growth rate to be
second-highest in Canada in 2007, BMO Nesbitt Burns ranks Saskatchewan
third-highest, while Royal Bank, CIBC, CBOC, and Scotiabank . . .
Weekly earnings.(Economic Indicators)
Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings (excluding overtime)
for all industries in February 2007 increased by 4.0% or $27.03, to
$694.45, compared to February 2006. In the first two months of . . .
Permits.(Economic Indicators)
In March 2007, the value of building permits issued in Saskatchewan
increased by 50.8%, to $71 million, compared to March 2006. In the first
three months of 2007, the value of building permits . . .
Housing starts.(Economic Indicators)
In April 2007, Saskatchewan's urban housing starts were up by
64%, to 368 units, compared to April 2006. In the first four months of
2007, urban housing starts increased by 58%, to 1,058 units, . . .
Exports.(Economic Indicators)(Brief article)
In March 2007, Saskatchewan's international exports of goods
increased by 27.6%, to $1.6 billion, compared to March 2006. In the
first three months of 2007, total international exports grew by 21%, . . .
Mining.(Economic Indicators)
In March 2007, Saskatchewan's potash production increased by
over 100% while potash sales were up by over 40%. In the first three
months of 2007, potash production totalled 2.7 million tonnes, up . . .
North Battleford region.(Industry News)
Battleford Council has ratified a deal between the town and
Calgary-based Swansea Capital Corp. for an option to purchase land in
town. A major manufacturer said to be an oil industry firm, is . . .
Yorkton region.(Industry News)(brief)(Brief article)
Mosaic Potash in Esterhazy celebrated the official opening of the
largest AC friction hoist in the world. The hoist has increased the
company's capacity to 5.3 million tonnes.
The Gateway . . .
Swift Current region.(Industry News)(Brief article)
Fifty families have moved to Herbert in the last 18 months, filling
all available properties, doubling local house values and raising hopes
for the future of other small communities. Mayor Al . . .
Regina region.(Industry News)(Agtech Income Fund and Saskcan
Pulse Trading Inc. merged)(Brief article)
Two Regina-based pulse crop processing companies have joined forces
to form North America's largest exporter of lentils and peas to the
global food and ingredients market. Agtech Income Fund and . . .
Moose Jaw region.(Industry News)
Thirty jobs are being created by a new business in Moose Jaw. Owner
Doug Holt says Best Building will sell building packages as well as
windows, doors, overhead doors, garage packages, and frame . . .
Prince Albert region.(Industry News)
Canwood / Debden are part of the Prairie Ethanol Consortium which
is looking at building a 10,000 head feedlot in conjunction with a
25-million-litre ethanol plant in four locations across . . .
Saskatoon region.(Industry News)
Humboldt's lot prices are increasing. A housing boom, high lot
sales, and a change in philosophy from the city have led to this
increase. The current prices for lots were set in 2001. Since . . .
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