Sask. leads the nation in growth of registered nurses

Posted On January 27, 2012
Saskatchewan leads the country in the growth of its registered nurse (RN) workforce, according to a report released yesterday by the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI). Regulated Nurses: Canadian Trends, 2006 to 2010 outlines positive news for the province. During this timeframe: The registered nurse workforce in Saskatchewan increased by 12.5 per cent - the highest of any other province in Canada. Saskatchewan...

Saskatchewan average earnings rank second in Canada

Posted On January 26, 2012
According to today's report from Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings were $904.42, the second highest in Canada behind Alberta ($1,052.53). This is the second highest average weekly earnings for Saskatchewan on record. The national average was $883.96. In November 2011, Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings increased by 5.1 per cent, compared to a year ago. This increase was the second highest among the provinces...

Shoppers ring up retail numbers in November

Posted On January 24, 2012
Retail sales in Saskatchewan continued to rise according to a report from Statistics Canada released today. In November 2011, retail sales were up by 11.3 per cent over November 2010, the highest among the provinces. Nationally, retail sales were up 3.1 per cent. "Saskatchewan people are feeling confident about the economy with so many great jobs in this province and that is allowing them to create a better quality of life," Enterprise...