Business & Economy

Tattoo artist experiences busier summer despite coronavirus pandemic

The effects of COVID-19 may not have been as permanent on tattoo businesses as the paint itself.Tattoo parlours re-opened on June 8 amidst the coronavirus pandemic and the near three-month wait appear...

Sep 18, 2020

University dental clinic to open amid quiet start for new P.A. campus

The COVID-19 pandemic means there are very few students physically present on the new Prince Albert campus, (as is the case on campuses across the country), but it hasn't stopped the much-awaited new ...

Sep 18, 2020

Yoga instructors in Melfort adapt to COVID-19 challenges

Melfort yoga instructors have had to make changes to adapt to challenges posed by the pandemic.Taryn McDonald with Untamed Balance Yoga and Wellness had offered outdoor yoga classes but as the weather...

Sep 17, 2020

Chamber looks into hosting candidates forums, with COVID-19 precautions

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is looking into the possibility of hosting some type of candidates forums for the upcoming provincial and civic elections for the local area, while adhering to the ...

Sep 16, 2020

Eco-friendly furniture maker eyes location north of P.A.

A unique and environmentally focused furniture leasing company plans to open a manufacturing facility north of Prince Albert at the old Wapawekka site.Pivot Furniture Technologies Inc., a subsidiary o...

Sep 16, 2020

Local businesses impacted but understanding of roadwork delays

The replacement of a 120-year-old water main in Prince Albert has led to some unexpected delays, but the impacted businesses have been understanding of the necessary work.A project originally expected...

Sep 16, 2020

Peat moss harvesting near La Ronge could start in 2022

If all goes as planned, Lambert Peat Moss Inc. will begin developing land 15 kilometres south of Air Ronge in 2021 with harvesting activities starting in 2022. "When the project is up and running, its...

Sep 15, 2020

Local Humane Society receives $100,000 donation in support of new building

The Battlefords Humane Society has received a $100,000 donation, from the Bill and Betty Heno Fund, that will help support the purchase of land for the new Humane Society building.The new building wil...

Sep 15, 2020

Humboldt Chamber hoping to draw traffic downtown during Food Truck Wars

The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce is hoping to see increased traffic to the downtown area with Food Truck Wars making a stop in the community.On Sept 25 and 26, 'fair food' will be available in a take-...

Sep 15, 2020

North Battleford business owner hopes to sell cannabis retail products

The Battlefords might be home to another cannabis retail outlet in the future if a downtown business is successful in obtaining its licence.The province recently expanded the number of cannabis retail...

Sep 15, 2020