Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Biggest concern is abuse of employees, says Hospitality Saskatchewan as vaccine passport system begins
It's the first workday for the hospitality sector under Saskatchewan's new proof-of-vaccination requirements.As of Friday, a number of businesses must check customers for proof of vaccination or a neg...
Oct 01, 2021

Sask. no longer lowest minimum wage in Canada
Minimum wage earners in Saskatchewan received a raise on Friday.The province's minimum wage bumps up to $11.81 per hour, an increase of 36 cents.At $11.75 per hour, New Brunswick now has the lowest mi...
Oct 01, 2021

Vaccine passport system now in effect for Prince Albert
UPDATE: The City of Prince Albert has reported the proof of vaccination order does not apply to the museums, library or the Steaurt or Kinsmen Arenas as previously indicated.-The province's proof of v...
Oct 01, 2021

PBCN wins appeal decision, Sask Power lawsuit heads back to court
The Chief of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) says a long awaited decision last week by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal (SCOA), represents a win for the nation.The SCOA has effectively agreed that...
Sep 27, 2021

Questions linger for Sask. business owners ahead of vaccine passport implementation
When the Saskatchewan government announced vaccine passports would be required at various establishments and businesses, the first thought that came to Tracy Read's mind was how she was going to carry...
Sep 27, 2021

Meadow Lake restaurants bracing for fallout from new COVID-19 measures
In nearly one week, Saskatchewan will change the way residents conduct business and engage in activities.New public health measures that encourage people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine will change th...
Sep 23, 2021

‘Under a crunch’: Hospitality industry prepares for vaccine passports
With less than a week to go until the vaccine passport system goes into effect throughout Saskatchewan, the hospitality industry is still trying to figure out how it will work.Hospitality Saskatchewan...
Sep 23, 2021

2021 BBEX awards event postponed
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is announcing this year's Battlefords Business Excellence Awards [BBEX] event is being postponed due to the impact from the COVID-19 situation.Chief operating offic...
Sep 22, 2021

P.A. Chamber of Commerce names interim chair
A new individual will be temporarily taking the helm for the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce's board of directors.The business advocacy organization held their annual general meeting on Tuesday wher...
Sep 22, 2021

Mixed reaction in Battlefords to election outcome
Local community leaders and advocates are hopeful the needs of business and the community will see more support, following this week's federal election results. The Town of Battleford's Mayor Ames Les...
Sep 22, 2021