Tag Archives: Business & Economy

BHP investment cements the future of Jansen mine, local growth
BHP announced further investment into the Jansen Potash Mine project with a total $12 billion expected to be spent on the new mine.To date, $5 billion has been spent on construction of the mine locate...
Aug 17, 2021

Rob and Kathy's No Frills fundraiser supporting residential school survivors society
Rob and Kathy's No Frills grocery store in North Battleford is making a donation to help the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) from a recent fundraiser.Staff and customers together r...
Aug 13, 2021

LLRIB ready to hire non-members to address employee shortage
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) and Keethanow Group of Businesses is facing an employee shortage.In a statement released to band members on Aug. 11 and signed by the majority of band leadership, ...
Aug 12, 2021

Local Chambers launch Live, Shop, Play, Invest in the Northeast campaign
The Live, Shop, Play, Invest in the Northeast campaign is underway for some businesses in Melfort, Tisdale, and Nipawin.The promotional video campaign is being orchestrated by the local chamber of com...
Aug 12, 2021

Water Tower fun day and tours offer unique Prairie view in Humboldt
The Humboldt Water Tower will be celebrating summer with their upcoming Fun Day.Everyone has been invited to the Humboldt tourist attraction on Aug. 14 to enjoy free, water-based games and take the wa...
Aug 11, 2021

Residents fear new development may create unwanted traffic for Midtown area
Editor's note: An amendment was made to this story at 9:15a.m. Wednesday, to include a statement from the City of Prince Albert.The development of the future Peavey Mart location off 15th St. East in ...
Aug 10, 2021

UN Climate Change report: Sask. environmentalists bemoan lack of provincial ambition
Humanity is at a precipice and it's time to make much bolder moves to cut carbon emissions.That's the reaction from Peter Prebble, a director with the Saskatchewan Environmental Society, as the world ...
Aug 09, 2021

Wapiti Ski Resort benefits from Co-op communities in full colour program
A much-needed facelift for buildings at the Wapiti Valley Ski and Board Resort north of Melfort.Stain was donated for the maintenance building and chalet by Co-op as part of their communities in Full ...
Aug 06, 2021

Visions North awards thousands of dollars to young northern entrepreneurs
The Side Hustle Microgrant Program organized by Community Futures Visions North has awarded thousands of dollars to young local entrepreneurs. The program was opened to individuals between the ages of...
Aug 05, 2021

Lake Country Co-op wine, spirits, beer in Nipawin officially opens to the public
Lake Country Coop cut the ribbon last week on their new wine, spirits, beer store in Nipawin.The liquor store was added to the existing grocery store to create a one-stop shop for customers.Director o...
Aug 05, 2021