Saskatchewan-Manitoba

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Estevan-based Spectra Credit Union is looking for a merger partner or co-operative partnership opportunities, according to Tim Schroh, the credit union's chief executive officer.