SaskRocks conference puts junior mining companies at forefront of
Saskatchewan investors.(OFF THE WIRE)
In early May, Saskatoon's Sheraton Cavalier Hotel was the site
of one of the largest exploration activities related to the provincial
mining sector. Unlike typical mining exploration activities . . .
Saskatoon: city of the future.(SASKATOON REGION UPDATE)
It's no secret that the Saskatoon region has been in the midst
of a boom over the past four years. Low unemployment (4.4 per cent),
significant increases in housing starts (+40 per cent annually), . . .
Leading off.
Change is a circumstance no one can avert, yet it seems most of us
do everything in our power to avoid it. Seemingly, people try and
establish a routine that in turn becomes the norm, which in turn . . .
Where will all that money go?(BACK PAGE)
One of the beauties of writing for a monthly magazine is that you
don't have to try to keep up to the news event of the day in
formulating an opinion piece. You can step back and look at the . . .
Needs-based solutions.(FINANCIAL PLANNING)
Life insurance is needed in business for numerous situations. Many
of these situations have been profiled in previous articles such as key
man coverage, funding for a buy sell agreement, or . . .
Runnin' Back to Saskatoon: Juno Awards weekend brings music
to the ears of Bridge City businesses.
The classic hit Runnin' Back to Saskatoon was immortalized in
1972 by The Guess Who, and now, 35 years later, the Canadian music
industry has finally taken songwriters Burton Cummings' and . . .
Independent power systems part of new energy
mix.(TECHNOLOGY)
When Rolf and Gundel Heckmann discovered, fell in love with and
moved to the Saskatchewan grasslands in 2000, they had an unusual
interest in the area. Like most visitors, they enjoyed the local . . .
A haus with no name.(LAW)
One of an exporter's best friends is international borders, at
least as far as lawsuits are concerned. It is extremely difficult for a
foreigner to enforce their home country's judgments in Canada. . . .
Forecasts.(Economic Indicators)
According to the survey results released on March 13, 2007, by
Manpower Inc., a multi-national staffing company, employers in Saskatoon
and Regina are optimistic about the April to June 2007 . . .
Retail.(Economic Indicators)
In January 2007 new motor vehicle sales in Saskatchewan increased
by 28%, to 2,439 units, compared to January 2006. In 2006 new motor
vehicle sales totalled 39,915 units, an increase of 1.7%, . . .
Permits.(Economic Indicators)
In January 2007 the value of building permits issued in
Saskatchewan increased by 24.5%, to $75.3 million, compared to January
2006. In 2006 the value of building permits issued in . . .
Housing starts.(Economic Indicators)
In February 2007 Saskatchewan's urban housing starts were up
by 44%, to 158 units, compared to February 2006. In the first two months
of 2007, urban housing starts increased by 40%, to 400 units, . . .
Exports.(Economic Indicators)(Brief article)(Statistical
data)
In January 2007 Saskatchewan's international exports of goods
increased by 20.4%, to $1.4 billion, compared to January 2006. In 2006
total international exports of goods increased by 11.1%, to . . .
Manufacturing.(Economic Indicators)(Brief article)(Statistical
data)
In January 2007 compared to January 2006, Saskatchewan's
manufacturing sector had an increase in international exports of $47.6
million to $307.6 million; agriculture, forestry, fishing, and . . .
Employment.(Economic Indicators)
February was the 11th straight month of record job numbers for
Saskatchewan. Statistics Canada figures show that 492,500 people were
working in the province in February 2007 (seasonally unadjusted . . .
Yorkton region.(Industry News)(Brief article)
Kahkewistahaw Gas and Convenience Store has received the
Petro-Canada President's Award for the second year in a row. The
store's other awards include: the Saskatchewan Labour Force
Development . . .
Saskatoon region.(Industry News)(Brief article)
Saskatoon based, Great Western Diamonds Corp. (GWD) and Montreal
Lake Cree Nation have signed an exploration agreement that allows GWD to
drill for diamonds in an area located about 90 kilometres . . .
Regina region.(Industry News)
Watrous has opened its refurbished Civic Centre and administrative
offices. The $1.9-million renovation included a new exterior finish: new
windows, doors, and lights; removing asbestos from the . . .
Prince Albert region.(Industry News)(Brief article)
The Prince Albert Downtown Improvement District and Regional
Economic and Co-operative Development are exploring community interest
in a fitness centre co-operative in downtown Prince Albert. The . . .
North battleford region.(Industry News)
Larry Cheung is the new owner of the Cut Knife Country Roads Motor
Inn. The Cheungs moved to Cut Knife from . . .
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