Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Tariff worries pile on wildfire woes for Sask. forestry industry
New tariffs on softwood lumber imports implemented by the U.S. this week are adding another concern for the industry in Saskatchewan, which was already concerned about its future after this year's mas...
Oct 16, 2025

'Our potential to grow here is huge': Battlefords mayors map out shared future
The mayors of North Battleford and Battleford say partnership, safety and housing are at the centre of their new strategic plans - and they're tackling those priorities together.At Thursday's Chamber ...
Oct 11, 2025

City of P.A. moves to put four-plexes as a right on all residential lots
In order to gain federal funding for a much-needed upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant, the City of Prince Albert will look at allowing four-plexes 'as a right' on all residential lots, except f...
Oct 10, 2025

Battleford council pushes for transparency in Canada Post review amid ongoing strike
The Town of Battleford has joined the postal workers' union in calling for transparency in Ottawa's upcoming Canada Post review, as a national strike continues to disrupt mail and parcel delivery acro...
Oct 09, 2025

Tisdale residents asked to take survey about the 2026 budget
The Town of Tisdale is looking for feedback on their 2026 budget. They have initiated a survey about the budget and what residents would like to see prioritized. "The purpose of the survey is to find ...
Oct 08, 2025

Public concerns expressed as Melfort's Economic Development Action Plan approved
Council in Melfort has passed the city's 2025-2026 Economic Development Action Plan. The Governance and Priorities Committee was presented with a draft of the plan back in June, and community engageme...
Oct 08, 2025

Senger, Stockdale win Vanity Cup
A duo from southern Saskatchewan have taken home the big prize in this year's Vanity Cup at Tobin Lake. Josh Senger of Regina Beach and Winston Stockdale of Regina hauled in 57.33 points of walleye ov...
Oct 06, 2025

SUMA returns from Ottawa in hopes to revive ICIP
With representatives from all over the province joining the trip, members of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) were in Ottawa for three days this past week. The purpose of the t...
Oct 04, 2025

Discovery Co-op launches major Food Store upgrade in North Battleford
Discovery Co-op has announced a sweeping renovation of its Food Store in North Battleford, with construction set to begin Oct. 4 and continue for the next 17 months.The project will combine the grocer...
Oct 03, 2025

North Battleford Home Hardware celebrates grand opening
Home Hardware Building Centre has been open in North Battleford for a few years already, but the owners never had a chance to celebrate the grand opening officially until now. Earle Toews and his wife...
Oct 02, 2025