Saskatchewan Economy Shows Strength as Inflation Pressures Hit Local Food Bank

Saskatchewan economy shows strength as inflation pressures hit local food bank

Some members of the Prince Albert Community Garden donate produce to the food bank but say thefts have impacted how much surplus they have to spare. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)

Great Plains Food Bank seeing record demand

More than 186,000 people accepted help from the Great Plains Food Bank's network of food pantries in the past year, a record for the organization.

Canada records highest food inflation in G7 as grocery costs climb

FORT McMURRAY — Fort McMurray-Cold Lake MP Laila Goodridge says rising food prices are putting increasing pressure on Canadian families as new international data shows Canada has the highest food inflation among G7 countries. “Canadians are paying more at the checkout than families in any other G7 country,” Goodridge said. “Canada now has the highest food inflation in the G7, making it harder for families to afford the essentials.” The latest fi…