Business & Economy

Government of Saskatchewan looking at solutions amid inflation concerns

As the effects of inflation continue to ripple across Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan is expressing high regard for how the implications of the economic impact will play out in the province. "I...

Jan 26, 2022

Prince Albert MP says he sympathizes with plight of anti-mandate convoy

As thousands of trucks and vehicles make their way to Ottawa for a massive rally on Saturday, the member of parliament (MP) for Prince Albert is adding his voice to the conversation.Randy Hoback told ...

Jan 26, 2022

Battlefords Agricultural Society planning event with country singer Jaydee Bixby

The Battlefords Agricultural Society is thrilled to be back in the saddle again, heading into the year with a number of events on the roster.General manager Jocelyn Ritchie said COVID-19 protocols wil...

Jan 26, 2022

Chamber welcomes new chair and new branding at ceremony

It was an exciting time for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Tuesday when incoming chair Derek Schmidt was welcomed into his new role. The 116th Annual Induction Ceremony was a hybrid ceremony this...

Jan 25, 2022

Meadow Lake, Flying Dust hosting scaffolding career program

An annual program designed to assist people with training for high-demand careers is set to take place later this season. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is holding a scaffold...

Jan 24, 2022

Temporary closure of Melfort Boston Pizza could last a few months

The doors have been closed at the Melfort Boston Pizza.Avatex Melfort Stonegate received reports that the Melfort BPs was closed and after reaching out to the current operator, Ron Roberge, it was con...

Jan 21, 2022

Local business owners, economists worried following latest inflation report

Some staggering inflation numbers were released earlier this week, and some are worried about how big the impact will be.In its monthly report released Wednesday, Statistics Canada showed the Consumer...

Jan 20, 2022

End of the road for Northeast chapter of Saskatchewan Country Music Association

Some sad news for the local country music scene as a chapter of the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) has shut down.Earlier this week, the SCMA announced on social media its Northeast chap...

Jan 19, 2022

Gas prices remain high in the Battlefords, Meadow Lake

Driving continues to serve as a much larger expense than in recent years for the Battlefords and surrounding area.Gas prices remain above $1.36 a litre in most stations in surrounding municipalities, ...

Jan 19, 2022

BHP is inviting local businesses to participate in Jansen Potash Project

BHP, an international mining company, is calling all local businesses in the Humboldt area to take part in the Jansen Stage one Potash Project.On Feb 3 at 10:00 a.m. the company will be giving a proje...

Jan 18, 2022