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Chipmans buy Ford dealership

In case Winnipeggers had forgotten the roots of the Chipman empire, the city's favourite family gave them a quick reminder last month. The Chipmans, of course, are local heroes for bringing the Winnipeg Jets back to an appreciative city.

Steinbach now ranked No. 3

The cries of "We're No. 3" could be heard around Manitoba as details of the latest census were released.

"Instant town" will house 2,500 workers

BHP Billiton is building an instant town for more than 2,500 workers near its Jansen potash mine site, 100 kilometres north of Regina.

Saskatoon will need hotels, retail

Rapid population growth in Saskatoon over the next two decades will require three million more square feet of retail space, at least six new hotels and a 40 per cent increase in office space, according to a consultant hired by the city.

White Spot moves into Saskatoon

For the first time, B.C.'s home-grown White Spot restaurant chain is planning an expansion to Saskatchewan.

Commercial boom still building

Saskatchewan's commercial real estate boom is just starting to build and will transform the capital city as it roars across the province, according to forecasts from Collliers Canada.

Potash play creates instant town

BHP Billiton is building an instant town for more than 2,500 workers near its Jansen potash mine site, 100 km. north of Regina.

Potential is “millions of dollars”

This optimism is shared by Mark Kolt, municipal administrator in the town of 5,250. He said the more mining companies, both big and small, that commit to drilling more exploration holes, the better off Flin Flon will be.

Surveys point to copper find at Flin Flon

Flin Flon, Manitoba, home to HudBay Minerals, may soon have another large copper mine if recent findings from cutting-edge exploration pan out.

Farmland prices rise as owners head for the city

Saskatchewan saw record-setting growth over the past five years, with an increase in population of 65,224 being the highest since Statistics Canada began tracking population trends in 1956.