Saskatchewan-Manitoba

There were more people working in Saskatchewan in the month of July than ever before, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada.

Saskatchewan's economy continues to lead the country, with a new report showing average weekly earnings in the province jumping 5.4 per cent in May when compared with May 2011.

Saskatchewan posted strong growth in non-residential construction activity in the second quarter of 2012, with a 6 per cent increase from the first quarter - the highest percentage gain among the provinces and well ahead of the 1.

Ikea job calls net 3,000 applicants for 350 positions Winnipeggers aren't just excited about shopping at Ikea, they're also pumped to work there.

Recently, a single supplier to the oil industry bought up 10 condos on the Saskatchewan side of this border town to ensure housing for new hires.

Winnipeggers aren’t just excited about shopping at IKEA, they’re also pumped to work there.

“Not only are people building in our current subdivisions, but we’re getting contractors inquiring about starting new subdivisions,” he said, adding that Gimli offers “the best of both worlds,” including most of the amentities urbanites need: Chrysle

“We need a lot of things in this town,” said Tracy Fiske, an agent with Century-21 La Ronge, which is one of two real estate offices in the area.

The second largest city in Saskatchewan will soon call for bids from private planners and consultants who can help the city map out a 240-acre development in the city’s northern downtown.

The office vacancy rate in Saskatoon is now considered the lowest in North America, falling to 1.91 per cent in the second quarter.