Business & Economy

Tim Horton's coffee sales sending kids to camp

Camp Day at Tim Horton's is underway today.Coffee and iced coffee sales across Canada throughout the day will go directly toward sending kids to camp.The owner of the Melfort location Shannon Sigfusso...

Jul 21, 2021

Battleford focused on downtown improvements, incentives

The Town of Battleford took steps to move ahead in revitalizing the community's downtown area.Monday evening, Town Council approved a proposal for an incentive program to attract new businesses and en...

Jul 21, 2021

Meadow Lake travel agency experiencing decline in bookings despite local restrictions being eased

Despite COVID-19 restrictions being lifted across Saskatchewan, there are still some businesses and industries feeling the effects stemming from the pandemic. Travel Escapes, Meadow Lake's local trave...

Jul 19, 2021

Red River Roping and Riding Arena providing free boarding of animals for those affected by wildfires

UPDATE: The Red River Roping and Riding Arena have explained they are now full and are no longer accepting animals.-The Red River Roping and Riding Arena are lending a helping hand to those affected b...

Jul 17, 2021

BID Summer Festival planned for this August in North Battleford

The North Battleford Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) is holding its first ever Summer Festival coming up next month.The event will take place August 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along 101st ...

Jul 16, 2021

Power outage across parts of far north

A power outage is currently impacting SaskTel Internet, Wireless, Landline (SaskTel Home and Business Phone) customers across parts of the north.The areas affected are: Collins Bay, Southend, Stony Ra...

Jul 16, 2021

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. launches Nîkihk product line at Bee Plus Workplace Solutions

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) is announcing its new care and cleaning product line, Nkihk, is now available in a local North Battleford business. It is being carried by beePLUS Workplac...

Jul 15, 2021

Elk Ridge ownership group submits plan for new RV park

The owners of Elk Ridge Resort (Routes2SK) have submitted a plan to build a new RV park, and with it hopefully attract future property owners to the area.The re-zoning for the property was approved du...

Jul 14, 2021

People will adjust to plastic bag ban according to the P.A. and District Chamber of Commerce

The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce has a had a few days to reflect on the news of the recent ban on plastic bags at checkouts which will be starting October 12, 2021.While people in th...

Jul 14, 2021

Province contributing to provincial park capital projects in central and north Sask.

The Saskatchewan government's recent $18.1 million funding commitment to provincial parks is coming to central and northern Saskatchewan.Around $7.7 million is being dedicated to these parks alone, th...

Jul 14, 2021