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Saskatchewan leads Canada in retail trade growth with $2.3B in May sales

byMeridian Source Staff

July 28, 2026

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Saskatchewan leads Canada in retail trade growth with $2.3B in May sales
Saskatchewan’s retail trade outpaced all other Canadian provinces in May, buoyed by a 2.9 per cent month-over-month increase in sales, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Read more: BCHL’s Langley Rivermen score fast-rising D-man Pickford Seasonally adjusted retail sales reached $2.3 billion for the month, placing the province at the top of national growth…
Town of Vermilion supports Vermilion Vipers
The Town of Vermilion is supporting a local swim club through a grant allocation. Read more: Championship season on baseball diamonds The Vermilion Vipers Swim Club submitted a grant application to the parks, recreation, culture and environment board, requesting $1,000 in funding. Deputy Mayor Kevin Martin explained that the board has up to $1,000 to…
Loon Lake RCMP arrest three after response to drug-impaired call
A response to a report of a drug-impaired individual led to the arrest of two wanted men and a female who allegedly assaulted two police officers on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation early Monday morning. Read more: Lloydminster Indian Relay racing draws packed crowd Loon Lake RCMP officers responded to the initial call on a street…
Lloydminster Indian Relay racing draws packed crowd
Standing-room-only crowds gathered at Lloydminster Exhibition‘s Halstead Downs for two days of high-energy Indian Relay Racing over the weekend. Read more: GALLERY/VIDEO: Lloydminster Indian Relay action hits Halstead Downs Teams from Alberta and Saskatchewan competed in one of North America’s most intense equine sports on July 25 and 26, presented by Onion Lake Enterprises. Judge…
Saskatchewan farmers make hay progress amid mixed weather conditions
Warmer and drier weather across much of Saskatchewan over the past week has boosted crop development and given producers a window to make progress on haying, though localized severe storms continue to pose challenges across the province. Read more: New Lloydminster Chase the Ace starting at $43.7K According to the latest provincial crop report released…