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Saskatoon industrial sector defies pandemic

Saskatoon industrial sector defies pandemic

Spec industrial developers have nearly vanished, which is expected to drive the vacancy rate down to a decade-low this year
Crestpoint buys FedEx centre in Winnipeg

Crestpoint buys FedEx centre in Winnipeg

Purchase of 38-acre distribution facility latest sign of investor action in Winnipeg’s strong industrial sector
Saskatoon, Winnipeg rental markets hold steady

Saskatoon, Winnipeg rental markets hold steady

Manitoba, Saskatchewan cities post stable vacancy rates and rising rents, in contrast to experience in big-city Alberta
Premier blasts “hypocritical” Regina council

Premier blasts “hypocritical” Regina council

The capital city of Canada’s second-biggest petroleum producer has voted to restrict advertising for energy companies in the city
Husky Energy swallowed in $23.6 billion Cenovus takeover

Husky Energy swallowed in $23.6 billion Cenovus takeover

Cenovos Energy moves boldly back into Saskatchewan by buying the provinces historically largest oil producer
Saskatchewan manufactured export growth leads nation

Saskatchewan manufactured export growth leads nation

Exports increased nearly 20 per cent year-over-year in September 2020 to $2.57 billion, ranked No. 1 for growth in Canada
Saskatchewan online farmland auction draws 800 bidders

Saskatchewan online farmland auction draws 800 bidders

Timed auction in December saw some quarters – 160 acres – of farmland selling for more than $300,000 as Saskatchewan prices begin to rival Alberta, Manitoba
Saskatchewan oil flow halfway back

Saskatchewan oil flow halfway back

At 434,000 barrels per day in September, production is still below pre-pandemic levels but “hope springs” in oil patch
Retailers may see Grinch arrive on second wave

Retailers may see Grinch arrive on second wave

National survey finds one-in-four consumers plan to cut holiday spending due to high debt, low confidence in economic recovery due to virus
Recycled roofs, plastics eyed for Prairie paving

Recycled roofs, plastics eyed for Prairie paving

Separate studies are looking at the potential of using recycled asphalt roof shingles and plastic to pave future Prairie highways and industrial parks