New vehicle sales data: Saskatchewan's automotive industry thrives

"It's a $4.8 billion industry within the province, so when we're strong, it means the province is strong."

Larry Heggs, the executive director of the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers' Association, is optimistic about the new vehicle market. Here in Saskatchewan, the purchase of new vehicles has been up by around 300 units, year-to-date. This number includes cars as well as trucks. 

New vehicle sales data: Saskatchewan's automotive industry thrives

"It's a $4.8 billion industry within the province, so when we're strong, it means the province is strong."

Larry Heggs, the executive director of the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers' Association, is optimistic about the new vehicle market. Here in Saskatchewan, the purchase of new vehicles has been up by around 300 units, year-to-date. This number includes cars as well as trucks. 

Healthcare workers face missing pay, errors with new AIMS System

A new software system is being introduced in the healthcare sector in the province, and it has been causing some headaches for employees throughout Saskatchewan. The AIMS program, or Administrative Information Management System, which was originally introduced in 2022 before being rolled back due to issues, is being re-introduced starting with its use for payroll. 

Fire rips through Radville's Long Creek Saloon overnight

Just weeks after the grand opening of the new town hall in Radville, after the old one was claimed in a fire, another blaze has claimed a well-known building in the community.  

Overnight, a fire burned through Radville’s Long Creek Saloon and is said to have claimed a restaurant beside the establishment. In addition to the fire department responding to the blaze, community members came out to provide whatever assistance they could as well.

Fire rips through Radville's Long Creek Saloon overnight

Just weeks after the grand opening of the new town hall in Radville, after the old one was claimed in a fire, another blaze has claimed a well-known building in the community.  

Overnight, a fire burned through Radville’s Long Creek Saloon and is said to have claimed a restaurant beside the establishment. In addition to the fire department responding to the blaze, community members came out to provide whatever assistance they could as well.  

Fire rips through Radville's Long Creek Saloon overnight

Just weeks after the grand opening of the new town hall in Radville, after the old one was claimed in a fire, another blaze has claimed a well-known building in the community.  

Overnight, a fire burned through Radville’s Long Creek Saloon and is said to have claimed a restaurant beside the establishment. In addition to the fire department responding to the blaze, community members came out to provide whatever assistance they could as well.  

New vehicle sales data: Saskatchewan's automotive industry thrives

"It's a $4.8 billion industry within the province, so when we're strong, it means the province is strong."

Larry Heggs, the executive director of the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers' Association, is optimistic about the new vehicle market. Here in Saskatchewan, the purchase of new vehicles has been up by around 300 units, year-to-date. This number includes cars as well as trucks. 

Food, shelter costs rise as Saskatchewan inflation remains unchanged

The latest inflation data was released by Statistics Canada Tuesday morning.  

The numbers showed the overall consumer rate index in Saskatchewan, or CPI held steady in June at 1.43 percent. While the overall number remained unchanged from the previous month, some numbers did have changes. Some of the biggest changes outside of the energy sector came with food and shelter, which were up 3.68 percent and 3.72 percent respectively.