Business & Economy

Fast-food franchises raising wages in tight labor market

The owner of two Tim Horton's restaurants in Prince Albert is offering significantly more than minimum wage in an effort to fill vacant positions. Minimum wage in Saskatchewan currently sits at $11.81...

Nov 04, 2021

Local restaurants seeing slow return to normal post-vaccine mandate

When the new rules surrounding vaccination came in, some restaurants did notice a drop in business at first as many customers suddenly weren't allowed to dine in. That trend seems to be slowly reversi...

Nov 03, 2021

Wage increases planned for child-care workers in Saskatchewan

Early childhood educators (ECE) in Saskatchewan are getting a raise.The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced Wednesday they're giving qualified child-care workers a wage increase of up to ...

Nov 03, 2021

Battlefords produce some trick r' treaters, huge Halloween retail

While some hesitation around COVID-19 remained for many residents, Halloween spirit was much more present in the Battlefords this October than in 2020.Several retail outlets told battlefordsNOW that t...

Nov 03, 2021

Downtown businesses appeal to the province for help with Prince Albert's poverty issues

Editor's note: Some of the pictures contained in this article may be viewed as offensive.Concerns related to safety of staff, public defecation and the number of needles being found outside their door...

Nov 02, 2021

Flying Dust First Nation company promoting Indigenous tourism, experiences

A man from Flying Dust First Nation is helping promote Indigenous culture through land-based programming and experiences. Blaine Mirasty is the owner of Cree North Adventures, an Indigenous-owned tour...

Nov 02, 2021

JBN Promotions in Melfort moves into new location

The owners of JBN Promotions in Melfort are settling into their updated space.The custom embroidery, branding and promotional item business has been in the community since 2000.Heidi and Brandon Brign...

Nov 02, 2021

Technology driven tourism tool earns Waskesiu Heritage Museum provincial award

An innovative approach to getting visitors at Waskesiu though the doors of the heritage museum without actually having to set foot inside the building is one of this year's Saskatchewan Heritage Award...

Nov 02, 2021

MGBHLM becomes second largest shareholder in North Battleford Comfort Inn and Suites

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation announced at a special signing ceremony Monday it has purchased shares in the North Battleford Comfort Inn and Suites, and is now the seco...

Nov 01, 2021

Ken Campbell Sales in Melfort closing after nearly 40 years in the community

After nearly 40 years in the community, Ken Campbell Sales in Melfort is closing.Owners Ken and Grace Campbell made the decision to retire after they both had milestone birthdays this year.Manager Ken...

Nov 01, 2021