Results of SREDA's annual industry survey.(SASKATOON
UPDATE)(Saskatoon Regional Economic Development
Authority)(Survey)
The Saskatoon Region Industry Survey Results 2006 report summarizes
the findings of the annual survey conducted by the Saskatoon Regional
Economic Development Authority (SREDA) Inc. Various aspects . . .
Leading off.
Judging from the feedback that we receive regarding our previous
Business of the Year issues, I'm like many of you in that our BOTY
issue is one that I cherish the most. I'm sure it inspires us . . .
Provincial economy at a crossroads.(BACK PAGE)
Every once in a while you reach an economic turning point that
raises a whole string of big-picture questions and focus our attention
on the 'vision thing' and our long-term strategic plan.
We're . . .
The real cost of credit.(Cost of Credit Disclosure Act
2002)
Cash transactions are now the exception rather than the rule. More
and more businesses and consumers depend on credit, whether buying or
selling goods.
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Although the use . . .
Integrated water resources management takes
hold.(TECHNOLOGY)
Like air, water is a resource that transcends society's
boundaries. Watersheds and aquifers cross property lines and municipal,
provincial and even national borders. Surface and groundwater . . .
Flow-through shares--invest in the resource sector and get a tax
break.(SASK STOCKS)
Saskatchewan has considerable resource potential. In fact, the
resource sector is our largest industry and drives a major part of our
economy. In order for further development and to have this . . .
Top 100 sequel.(largest business enterprises)(Cover
story)(Company rankings)
Archerwill, Redvers and Naicam don't make the list of
Saskatchewan's largest business enterprises. Until the list of the
Next 50--the firms that just missed making the annual Top 100 ranking . . .
Retail.(Economic Indicators)
In June 2006 retail sales in Saskatchewan increased by 6.3%, to
$1.1 billion, compared to June 2005. In the first six months of 2006,
retail sales totalled $5.5 billion, an increase of 6.5%, . . .
Building permits.(Economic Indicators)
* In July 2006 the value of building permits issued in Saskatchewan
totalled $137.2 million, an increase of 91.8% from $71.5 million in July
2005. In the first seven months of 2006, the value of . . .
Capital investment.(Economic Indicators)
* In 2005 capital investment in Saskatchewan increased by 4.6%, to
$7.8 billion, compared to 2004. This year, capital investment in
Saskatchewan in projected to increase by 6.7%, to a record level . . .
Forecasts.(Economic Indicators)
* For 2007 private sector forecasters are expecting positive growth
of 2.9%, on average, for Saskatchewan. Real GDP growth rates range from
2.5% by Global Insight and Bank of Montreal to a high of . . .
Housing starts.(Economic Indicators)
* In July 2006 urban housing starts in Saskatchewan increased by
21%, to 302 units, compared to July 2005. In the first seven months of
2006, urban housing starts in the province increased by 13%, . . .
Exports.(Economic Indicators)
* In June 2006 Saskatchewan's international exports of goods
increased by 7.6%, to $1.2 billion, compared to June 2005. In the first
six months of 2006, total international exports of goods . . .
Manufacturing.(Economic Indicators)
* In June 2006 manufacturing shipments in Saskatchewan increased by
9.9%, to $907.6 million, compared to June 2005. In the first six months
of 2006, manufacturing shipments in Saskatchewan . . .
Employment.(Economic Indicators)(Brief article)
* In August 2006 501,500 people were working in Saskatchewan.
According to Statistics Canada Labour Force Report, job numbers for
August 2006 increased by 9,200 (+1.9%) when compared with the . . .
Skilled trades forecast.(skilled labor demand and forecast)(Brief
article)
A made-in-Saskatchewan boom in engineering and industrial projects
will spark a high demand for many skilled trades over the next few years
according to a new provincial forecast of labour . . .
New Mine and Processing Plant Produces Additive for High Strength
Concrete.(Industry News)
New Kaolin Mine Produces Additive for High Strength Concrete
Whitemud Resources Inc. will begin construction of the Gollier Creek
Kaolin Mine in October.
The mine, located in the Rural . . .
Correction.(Correction notice)
In the summer issue, an article on the Western Canada Farm Progress
Show (WCFPS) International Business Centre featured a photo of Dr. Grant
Royan speaking with international visitors at the . . .
Yorkton region.(Industry News)
Ken Sopkow has sold his group of publications, Canora Courier,
Kamsack Times, Preeceville Progress and Norquay North Star, to Fore
Front Enterprises Ltd. of Estevan, effective August 1. Brent . . .
Swift current region.(SaskPower working on a project to produce
electricity from waste heat)(Brief article)
A project near Kerrobert to convert waste heat into electricity
should be fully operational by December. SaskPower announced last year
the Alliance Pipeline's Kerrobert compressor station had . . .
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