Business & Economy

$30 million gas line expansion planned between Choiceland and Smeaton

Construction on an expanded gas transmission line between Choiceland and Smeaton is planned to start next summer at a cost of $30 million. The new pipe will run for 23 kilometres and increase the amou...

Jul 05, 2022

Foul ball: Prince Albert business owners upset after city takes down paid sign

The owners of Northern Elite Firearms say they feel hurt and bullied, after a sign they paid for to help sponsor a local community sports league, was suddenly taken down without their knowledge or con...

Jul 04, 2022

Construction begins on Kinistin reserve family resource centre

The Tikinagan Centre will be at the heart of the Kinistin reserve, located roughly 40 kilometres southeast of Melfort. Tikinagan means 'cradleboard' in Cree. The 8,571 square foot building will house ...

Jul 01, 2022

Brief relief at the pumps as gas prices dip before long weekend

It was a sight many people were waiting for early Tuesday morning: relief at the gas pumps.For the first time in weeks, gas was under $2 per litre at a number of stations.Saskatchewan will not be the ...

Jun 28, 2022

BBEX Awards returns to in-person this November

Nomination season for the 2022 Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards is here.The 28th edition of the annual event is set for Nov. 9 at the Dekker Centre, which will see the awards return to a ...

Jun 25, 2022

New owners for Vickie's Saigon Bistro

Vickie's Saigon Bistro in La Ronge is officially under new ownership. Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Robin Charles and his wife, Feng Zhang, took over the restaurant on June 21 from the previous owne...

Jun 23, 2022

Battlefords Chamber meets with North Battleford Administration

As economic forecasts remain uncertain, the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is focused on making improvements at home with local government.During Tuesday's meeting, the Chamber welcomed Jennifer Neis...

Jun 22, 2022

Downtown businesses hire private security in trial run

Starting July 1, there will be extra security in downtown Prince Albert in the form of two private security officers patrolling the streets five days per week. The Prince Albert Downtown Business Impr...

Jun 21, 2022

New food labels could impact grocery store visits

New potential labels coming to Canadian foods could impact how people shop at the grocery store.The new rules proposed by Health Canada could see products with 15 per cent or more of the recommended d...

Jun 17, 2022

'Consider the image of this town': Second pot shop given green light despite objections

Despite objections from a resident doctor and two town councillors, a new cannabis store will be permitted to set up shop along La Ronge Avenue. Council approved a discretionary use application brough...

Jun 15, 2022