Recently added articles from SaskBusiness:
Bright idea: Saskatoon's business incubator, Ideas Inc., is the beacon for development in the city's south downtown.
Jun 01, 2009; ... When Phyllis Lodoen looks out the south and west windows of her corner office overlooking the scenic and majestic South Saskatchewan River in downtown Saskatoon, she doesn't see the cleared and bare lots in their pre-development stages before her. Rather, the executive director of Ideas ...
Breaking the mould: he's one of the most engaging and interesting Saskatchewan businesspeople you've never heard of. Floyd McMartin seems to like it that way.
Jun 01, 2009; ... The embodiment of an attitude common in this province, McMartin puts it this way: "We don't toot our horn much." Agreeing to do an interview for this story was a big step for him, bending a philosophy predicated on keeping a low profile formed partly through personality as well ...
Northern resources: ARNE Petersen's vision has made Elk Ridge Resort a jewel of the north.
Jun 01, 2009; ... AT AGE 73, ARNE PETERSEN FIGURES he's about 34 years away from the end of his third career. Saskatchewan to his very core, Petersen bleeds green and has devoted his third career to making this a better place to live and have fun. He's done it in a way that is not only ...
Easy rider.
Jun 01, 2009; ... IF HOLLYWOOD MOVIES can be taken with any air of conviction at all, one might assume that the roar emanating from the motors of a motorcycle gang was enough to strike fear into entire communities. Upon hearing that unmistakable sound, people would scramble from the street, seeking safety ...
Open up and say spa: even if you're the type of person who doesn't have a cabin or cottage, motorbike, RV, or whatever else might fit the bill for rest and relaxation, increasingly Saskatchewan people are turning to their own yard for an escape. And when it comes to a leisurely, relaxing option, oftentimes an outdoor hot tub is what best fits the bill.
Jun 01, 2009; ... "If you were to talk to 10 couples and you asked them if they've got a hot tub, and some might say yes," says Chuck Walker, owner of Arctic Spas in Saskatoon. "But if they say no, and you asked them if they would want one, nine of them will say, 'Yes, it's on our dream plan, or wish ...
Developing a healthy bottom line.
Jun 01, 2009; ... Chemistry was big stuff in high school for most baby boomers but has become somewhat passe in this century as biology and physics became the sexy sciences in a world where synchrotrons and genetics were de rigueur. Chemistry is making a comeback, however, with an emerging Saskatoon company ...
Capping nuclear liability: proposed federal bill would see significant liability increase.(Law)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Nuclear energy has always been important to Saskatchewan, given our vast reserves of uranium. It has become even more of an issue lately as the provincial government explores the feasibility of actually generating the power in this province. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It ...
Price or value? Choose both: knowledge is power when it comes to employee benefit plans.(Financial Planning)
Jun 01, 2009; ... In relation to employee benefit plans, the distinction between price and value is many times under analyzed or even ignored. Over the years, business owners and senior managers of business have been led toward looking at their employee benefit renewal and annual financial summary as a ...
Q&A.(Interview)
Jun 01, 2009; ... SMJ: Since taking over as Minister of Energy and Resources, what are the greatest changes that you have observed within the Saskatchewan mining sector? BB: The Saskatchewan mining sector has grown significantly since I became minister in late 2007. The sector has continued to ...
Q&A.(Interview)
Jun 01, 2009; ... SMJ: Given your schedule, involvement in SMA would necessitate a high level of commitment. How would you describe the value of SMA to member companies? KD: I believe that the SMA is the collective voice for all companies who are actively mining in the province. Our goal is to ...
Mining facts.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Saskatchewan Mining Association represents approximately 40 mining and exploration companies active in the province. Mining was one of the first industries in Canada to adopt an Environmental Protection Policy. The provincial mining industry is recognized as one of ...
SATCC helps sask labour markets expand.
Jun 01, 2009 ... The Saskatchewan government continues to declare strong employment growth even as job losses in the rest of the country are increasing. The provincial mining industry, which is a driver of this growth, is expected to need an additional 18,000 employees in a variety of occupations by 2017 ....
Environmental careers have high demand and bright future.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Announcements of expansion in the potash industry--along with developments in uranium, diamonds and gold--are great news for the mining sector in Saskatchewan. The province's newly acquired position as Canada's leading mineral producer will mean greater demand for skilled labour. ...
Feeding the world is a priority for Saskatchewan potash industry.
Jun 01, 2009 ... "As long as people are eating, they're going to be buying potash," declares Steve Fortney, general manager PotashCorp, Rocanville, discussing the sustainability of the potash industry in Saskatchewan. According to Natural Resources Canada, potash is the top-ranking commodity in Canada due ...
Safety still the major concern for mining.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dark, dirty and dangerous is often the perception that the public has of the mining industry. Fortunately, the "modern mining industry in Saskatchewan and Canada has worked hard on making safety a priority in its operations and has the safety record to prove it," says Ken Worobec, safety ...
Report: industrial minerals.
Jun 01, 2009; ... The industrial minerals section has taken on a new look with the addition of Winn Bay Sand Limited Partnership as a new member in 2008. Winn Bay Sand Limited Partnership is a manufacturer of American Petroleum Institute (API) quality premium white fracturing sands. Winn Bay mines an ...
Report: metallic minerals.
Jun 01, 2009; ... Growth in the economies of many developing countries is causing an increasing demand for many metals and minerals. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PRICES The exchange rate, base metal and precious metal prices traded over a very wide range in 2008. After hitting ...
Report: exploration.
Jun 01, 2009; ... Hewers of wood and drawers of water. This is often how Canada and, by extension, Saskatchewan has historically been characterized--as providers of natural resources. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But what, then, is the foundation of mining? Very simply, mining would not ...
From the editor.
Apr 01, 2009; ... As a business-to-business service provider, we are regularly in contact with a variety of businesspeople from around the province. Regardless of the sector, what we commonly hear is that many companies are continuing to have among their best months, quarters, etc. in terms of financial ...
You can't always get what you want: debt collection is best served by preventative maintenance.(Law)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Many small businesses extend customer credit, which may mean dealing with unpaid accounts. You might choose to sue on the outstanding account and obtain a court judgment against the debtor. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many people assume that once a judgment is obtained, ...