Business & Economy

Last call to submit nominations for BBEX Awards for this year's ceremony

If anyone is still thinking of nominating an individual or business for a Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Award, as part of this year's BBEX Goes To The Movies ceremony they will need to act so...

Sep 24, 2020

Some customers still not wearing masks in stores that require it

Every health expert, official, doctor and scientist has made clear the wearing of a mask is vital at times like these.But even in stores like Walmart and the Real Canadian Superstore, that have had ma...

Sep 24, 2020

Multiple people isolating on site at McClean Lake

More contacts are now being isolated as a precaution after an employee at the McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan tested positive for COVID-19.So far, there remains just one positive ca...

Sep 23, 2020

City selects Saskatoon and Toronto architectural firms to design new recreation centre

A Saskatoon architectural firm, in partnership with a Toronto-based firm will create the design for Prince Albert's new $60-million arena and aquatic recreation complex. At Monday night's meeting, Pri...

Sep 22, 2020

Humboldt Food Truck Wars event cancelled

The Food Truck Wars event that was slated for this weekend in Humboldt has been cancelled.The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce had hoped that the event would attract more people to the downto...

Sep 22, 2020

Montana's opens in North Battleford

Family and friends in North Battleford have their first taste at a new eatery this fall, one of the few businesses to open shop during the COVID-19 pandemic.Montana's BBQ and bar is officially open, a...

Sep 22, 2020

COVID-19 case reported at McClean Lake uranium mill site

A case of COVID-19 has been identified on the McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan.Orano Canada confirmed Sunday one of their employees tested positive and is in isolation at the mill ca...

Sep 21, 2020

Mayor, MLA highlight North Battleford’s MEEP funding

Despite economic strife, North Battleford has growth potential for the immediate, and distant, future.MLA Herb Cox and Mayor Ryan Bater spoke at a ribbon cutting Monday, officially acknowledging the 2...

Sep 21, 2020

Rustic Market on for a good cause

The hot summer sun returned on Saturday afternoon, as people wandered around the south parking lot of the Art Hauser Centre with snow cones and cotton candy.Carved wooding signs, Harry Potter scarves,...

Sep 19, 2020

New restaurant at Little Red opens Monday

After a summer of renovations and some unexpected setbacks, Prince Albert's newest eatery opens Monday at the Cosmopolitan Lodge in Little Red River Park. The new restaurant is part of a broader city ...

Sep 18, 2020