The Southwest Booster - Business

City clarifying annexation misconceptions

City of Swift Current officials are clarifying a series of misconceptions regarding their application to annex certain land in the RM of Swift Current.

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City to borrow more money for past and future growth

June 12th, 2008 - 4 h 00

With the completion of the i-plex finally done and more infrastructures happening in the city, the City is borrowing more money to pay off these expenses. "The borrowing by-law that was passed by council is to complete the financing of the i-plex...

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Swift Current records biggest jump in places to live survey

May 15th, 2008 - 4 h 00

A national magazine survey of the most desirable places to live has launched Swift Current upward in their annual rankings. The third annual Money Sense magazine survey on Canada's Best Places to Live has vaulted Swift Current from 61st last year...

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Tax time draws close

April 24th, 2008 - 4 h 00

The Canada Revenue Agency is reminding the public that the deadline to file your 2007 tax returns is midnight April 30. The filing deadline for self-employed individuals and their spouses is June 15. Individuals who owe tax for 2007 will have to...

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Fraud protection is often just common sense

March 13th, 2008 - 4 h 00

The phrase "it's too good to be true" is often the best guide to protecting yourself from fraud and identity theft. Kimberley Stewart from the RCMP Commercial Crimes Division in Regina shared a variety of important tips during stops in Shaunavon...

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Tax deferral helps in Southwest

March 13th, 2008 - 4 h 00

Owners of breeding livestock in certain areas of southern Saskatchewan who were forced to sell all or part of their herd in 2007 due to drought conditions will be eligible for a one-year tax deferral on 2007 income from these sales. "This...

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Tax-free savings option is exciting

March 6th, 2008 - 4 h 00

Canadians have a new tax-free way to build their savings following introduction of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) in the February 26 federal budget. The account will allow Canadians to save up to $5,000 a year tax free and direct the funds to...

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Harper continues reign of terror against CWB

February 14th, 2008 - 4 h 00

Editor: The Harper government's reign of terror against the CWB continues. Their hand picked CEO, Greg Arason, fired VP of Communications Deanna Allen without cause. Why was Ms Allen fired without cause? I believe Ms Allen was fired because she...

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Poll sparking intense debate

January 31st, 2008 - 4 h 00

The Booster on-line question of the week is on its way to setting a new poll record for the interest it is generating. During a two-hour span earlier today the Booster poll grew by over 200 votes, as the question is quickly closing in on a new...

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Investors looking to rebound

January 24th, 2008 - 4 h 00

For the past couple of months it's been a slow and frustrating time for those that have investments. Réjean Stringer, Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities says many people are beginning to feel the pain. "For people that have...

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Small businesses contribute a big value to economy

October 18th, 2007 - 4 h 00

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business recently commissioned a report, Small Business, Big Value, to determine Canadians' attitudes towards Small and mid-sized businesses. Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are essential to Canadian...

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