Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Proposed entertainment district for P.A. inspired by Edmonton’s ICE District
'The Yard District' could be Prince Albert's potential brought to life.That's the hope of Signature Developments Corporation, the company that plans to build the mixed-use entertainment complex.Inspir...
Nov 23, 2021

Supply chain shortages affecting Battlefords retailers
The crisis in British Columbia continues to spill over to the prairies.In addition to the thousands of people being displaced from their homes, delays in shipments of a plethora of supplies continues ...
Nov 22, 2021

Home-based businesses in tri-communities move online to boost holiday sales
A Facebook group that only comes online during the Christmas holiday season has become a familiar place for local home-based business owners looking to sell their products.During pre-pandemic years, i...
Nov 22, 2021

Hotel, restaurant industries still seeing major employment crisis
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the hotel and restaurant industries have never been the same.The majority of workers have either moved on to different careers or, for the most part, moved on t...
Nov 22, 2021

‘All we can do is hope for the best’: B.C. floods another blow for Sask. farmers
Whether it's oil, agricultural products or potash, transportation is the key to the success of Saskatchewan's economy.This week, the main link to key Pacific Ocean export markets was shut down by the ...
Nov 22, 2021

North Battleford council continues discussions on budget, tax increase
North Battleford City Council will continue to have lively debate until the official decision on the 2022 budget is made.During Thursday's planning committee meeting, council members pushed administra...
Nov 20, 2021

Prizes up for grabs by shopping local in Melfort
Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is back with their Us To You X Two campaign to kick off the holiday shopping season.Starting Nov 22 through Dec 20 people who find themselves shoppin...
Nov 18, 2021

Western Canadian company aims to land head office in RM of Buckland
A building used this past summer as a drive-thru clinic for COVID-19 vaccinations, and was once also home to Thorpe Industries, may one day represent a home base for a company that includes helicopter...
Nov 18, 2021

Battlefords producers impacted by B.C. floods
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Battlefords area producers are feeling the impact from this week's floods and mudslides in British Columbia.Producer Charlie Smith, who farms in the Rabbit Lake area, said he...
Nov 18, 2021

Battlefords producers impacted by B.C. floods
Battlefords area producers are feeling the impact from this week's floods and mudslides in British Columbia.Producer Charlie Smith, who farms in the Rabbit Lake area, said he needs to haul his canola ...
Nov 18, 2021