Tag Archives: Business & Economy

City and town see decrease; lake residents increase
North Battleford and Battleford both saw a decline in numbers in the 2021 Canadian census results. The city lost 3.3 per cent of its residents in the 2021 population count compared to 2016, while the ...
Feb 15, 2022

Two local co-ops purchase Paragon Ag Service, Ltd
Two local Co-ops are offering additional services to farmers through the purchase of three new retail agriculture sites.Lake Country Co-op and Prairie North Co-op entered into an agreement with Parago...
Feb 15, 2022

Efforts are underway to recruit eight new chamber board members
Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is encouraging all local businesses to consider joining the board of directors. The chamber announced they are looking to fill eight board roles and ...
Feb 15, 2022

City to have special council meeting on masking mandate
Coun. Bill Ironstand requested a special meeting of North Battleford city council next week to discuss the city's masking policy. The online meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, befo...
Feb 15, 2022

Bustling Valentine's Day for flower shops in Saskatchewan
Valentine's Day proved as busy as ever for the business community in Saskatchewan.In the northwest, flower shop owners in particular saw large turnout the day off, in addition to even larger pre-order...
Feb 14, 2022

Local gym owner relieved as vaccination requirements end
Your local gym may become more crowded as the provincial vaccination requirement come to an end. For one local gym, that comes as a relief on several fronts.As of today, Saskatchewan no longer require...
Feb 14, 2022

Local businesses in the northeast react and reflect on COVID-19 restrictions
With restrictions lifting, local businesses are encouraging people to consider supporting local. On Feb. 8 the Government of Saskatchewan announced they will be removing proof of vaccine requirements ...
Feb 13, 2022

Production slowed down indefinitely at Meadow Lake Mechanical
Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp Inc. will undergo an indefinite production slowdown due to a repeated lack of railway service.Paper Excellence, the parent manufacturer headquartered in British Columbia, a...
Feb 11, 2022

New Pizza Hut owners excited for return to Melfort
Melfort can once again enjoy a family favourite with the return of Pizza Hut.Pizza Hut has opened now at 1920 E Service Road in Melfort. Although they opened just over a week ago, the business has bee...
Feb 11, 2022

New majority Indigenous partnership announced, “green” economic opportunities for First Nations
A new majority Indigenous-owned enterprise is hoping to drive the Indigenous economy and create employment opportunities throughout the continent.miEnergy North America is a partnership among 10 First...
Feb 10, 2022