Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Nipawin daycare already has lower fees offered
Yesterday, The Government of Saskatchewan announced $10 a day childcare for all regulated childcare in the province beginning on April 1. Saskatchewan is becoming one of the first provinces to impleme...
Mar 07, 2023

Grand opening for Boreal Colours set for Monday
A new hair salon in La Ronge is only days away from opening. "Grand opening is Monday," owner Karli Carr said. "We are having like a meet and greet with snacks and then Tuesday we will have clients."O...
Mar 04, 2023

Food prices rose significantly over last 3 years
The pensioner was driving a beat up, old quarter-ton truck with a plywood sheet on one of the windows. Parked outside a grocery store, he was blunt about the cost of food."Like I'm 74 years old....and...
Mar 03, 2023

PST not the only concern for companies says construction association
The province's Opposition leader is calling for an end to the PST on construction labour, but one organization said there are more pieces to the puzzle.NDP leader Carla Beck called for the axing of th...
Mar 02, 2023

Largest hotel in P.A. just months from completion
The massive building being erected in The Yard is close to being finished and it will be the biggest of its kind in Prince Albert.That is according to Gary Brar, the owner of the new Holiday Inn Expre...
Mar 02, 2023

Métis community leaders recognized for their service
Perry Vermette, Owner of Vermette Wood Products, jokes when he was first received notice he was receiving a Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, his first instinct as someone who shys away from public atte...
Feb 28, 2023

Melfort Chamber to host crime prevention presentation
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is set to host a crime prevention presentation, next Wednesday, March 8.The MTACC Chamber Chat Speaker Series will be doing so, in conjunction wi...
Feb 28, 2023

Zoning approved for new Humboldt liquor store
Humboldt city council has approved the Humboldt Co-Op's plan to build a stand alone liquor store in that city.City council approved the discretionary zoning for the store at its Monday meeting. It com...
Feb 28, 2023

What to know as you get ready for tax season
Tax season is now upon us in Canada and there are some deadlines and things you should already know before you file.This year, the deadline to file your taxes is on May 1, as the usual date of April 3...
Feb 25, 2023

Rotary looks at creating two new splash parks
The Rotary Club of the Battlefords is looking at building two new splash parks- one in North Battleford and another in the town of Battleford. Rotary club president Randy Patrick and board member Warr...
Feb 23, 2023