Murray Wood: America is becoming a flyover country for many Canadians
The exchange rate is a factor for some, but Murray Wood says many are responding to what The Wall Street Journal called ...
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Saskatchewan farmers could benefit from a low Canadian dollar
With the Canadian dollar falling in value to 70 cents U.S., Saskatchewan's agricultural industry is looking at potential profits. Producers may actually benefit from the low dollar, president of the A...
Jan 14, 2016
Regina economic group changes name and structure
The group in Regina tasked with helping grow the city's economy is changing its name and structure. Economic Development Regina Inc. (ECDI) replaces the Regina Regional Opportunities Commission (RROC)...
Jan 13, 2016
Community groups face tough choices with rising food prices
Sky-rocketing produce prices mean community food organizations have to pick and choose certain items to keep healthy food hampers affordable. "We know that things like celery, lettuce, broccoli and ca...
Jan 13, 2016
Estevan offering supports for those impacted by oil slump
As the price of a barrel of oil continues its freefall, it's almost as if somebody pushed the pause button on Estevan. In the past there may have been people throwing around 20s in shops, restaurants ...
Jan 13, 2016
Sask. premier says provincial economy still comparatively strong
Saskatchewan's premier has some advice for those who are worried about the economic troubles facing the world at the beginning of a new year. Stock markets are plunging, oil prices and the dollar cont...
Jan 07, 2016
Average house prices drop 7 per cent creating a buyer's market in Regina
It looks as if 2016 is starting out as a buyer's market for housing in Regina. Figures from the Regina and area Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system show residential sales were down seven per cent fr...
Jan 05, 2016
Manitoba, P.E.I., Saskatchewan top Canada's most charitable provinces
On a scale from generous to selfish, Manitoba is Canada's most charitable province, with Saskatchewan not too far behind. The Fraser Institute published a report ranking Canada's most charitable provi...
Dec 17, 2015
Canadian dollar plunges below 72 cents US for first time since May 2004
TORONTO - The Canadian dollar plunged below 72 cents US this morning for the first time since May 2004, extending a series of 11-year lows set in recent weeks. At mid-morning, the loonie was trading a...
Dec 17, 2015
Regina Food Bank says growing food prices affect everyone
Word that food prices are on the rise substantially this winter is not good news for anyone - but especially not for the Regina Food Bank. "We're purchasing fresh items and food for those hampers," ex...
Dec 11, 2015
Regina's economy faring well through troubling times
A new report shows Regina's economy is expected to recover easily from troubling times. Impact Regina gives a snapshot of the city's economy. The latest report card shows Regina lost roughly half of i...
Dec 11, 2015
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