9+ hour, 7+ min ago   (329+ words) Canadian mortgage borrowers have increasingly moved away from five-year or longer fixed-rate mortgages since 2022, opting instead for shorter fixed terms and variable-rate products, according to new analysis from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. CMHC says the shift can provide borrowers…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (366+ words) The federal government has launched a new Energy and Electricity Workforce Alliance aimed at addressing labour shortages and preparing workers for growth across Canada’s energy sector. Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu announced the alliance Sept. 2, saying it will bring…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (363+ words) Small- and medium-sized businesses across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba can now apply for expanded federal support aimed at helping them manage the effects of U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions. Prairies Economic Development Canada says applications are open under the enhanced Regional…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (344+ words) Prairies Economic Development Canada announced $980,000 in repayable funding for Asset Strategy Inc., operating as ASI Engineering, to further develop and commercialize its ASI Software platform. The cloud-based system is designed to bring together information about roads, buildings, water systems and…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (368+ words) The federal government is extending its temporary suspension of the fuel excise tax into early 2027 as Canadians continue to face higher living and transportation costs. The suspension on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels will remain in place through Jan. 31, 2027. Beginning…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (190+ words) Lloydminster RCMP are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a fatal hit-and-run reported early Sunday morning. Police say officers were called to the area of 49 Avenue at approximately 6:30 a.m. Sept. 7 after receiving a report of a person lying…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (236+ words) Several landfill and transfer station sites across west-central Saskatchewan were closed Tuesday after heavy weekend rainfall left roads and disposal areas muddy and saturated. Municipalities in Luseland, Outlook, Rosetown and Eston all announced closures or service restrictions for Sept. 8, citing…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (566+ words) Sun West School Division students in Grades 7 through 12 will have the opportunity to explore their creative talents later this month during the Ignite Creator Conference in Rosetown. The conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Rosetown and District Civic…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (395+ words) Several Saskatchewan brewers and distillers are voicing support for the province’s plan to impose a 50 per cent levy on alcohol imported from the United States. The levy is being introduced in response to what the Saskatchewan government says is a…...