Business & Economy

First of its kind micro-distillery planned for north of Prince Albert

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Prince Albert’s Drew Martin dreams of one day see his brand of spirit sold at a Roughriders’ game in Regina, or held by a festival goer at Ness Creek. Martin, ...

Nigel Maxwell Aug 13, 2020

First of its kind micro-distillery planned for north of Prince Albert

Prince Albert's Drew Martin dreams of one day see his brand of spirit sold at a Roughriders' game in Regina, or held by a festival goer at Ness Creek.Martin, along with Brendan Miller, Lorelei Miller ...

Aug 13, 2020

Provincial tourism relief could have a ‘large impact’ on small communities like Carrot River

The Government of Saskatchewan's announcement of $35 million in relief to tourism operators in the province will be felt in the largest of cities, to the smallest of towns.The money that will come fro...

Aug 13, 2020

‘A great day to get a coffee,’ Tim Hortons celebrates Camp Day

Wednesday has been a big day for Tim Hortons locations across the country as Aug. 12 marks Camp Day, the largest annual fundraiser for the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.Camp Day is designed to help giv...

Aug 12, 2020

Star Diamond can take Rio Tinto case to trial but 'faces uphill battle': judge

A Saskatchewan court has found Star Diamond does have grounds to take its legal fight with Project Falcon partner Rio Tinto to trial but could struggle to win it. Star Diamond said it believes it can ...

Aug 12, 2020

Cinemas hoping for a spark amidst shutdown woes

The North American staple of going to the cinema was quickly shutdown at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and aside from some limited showings of classic films, little has changed in the months sinc...

Aug 11, 2020

Mayor has 'no concerns' with City of Melfort's 2019 financial statements

The City of Melfort received its audited financial statements for 2019 at its council meeting on Monday, Aug 10 and by all accounts, the city is in favourable shape.The City of Melfort held a surplus ...

Aug 11, 2020

Community Futures Newsask giving out $5,000 to innovative businesses in the region

Businesses that have been creative and innovative in their operations are being celebrated by Community Futures Newsask.There will be 10 local businesses selected to receive $500 each for a total of $...

Aug 11, 2020

Destination Battlefords excited for tourism boost from province

Few sectors in the Battlefords have been hit as hard as the tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the government of Saskatchewan is looking to address the needs of such businesses.On Monday...

Aug 11, 2020

Election Bylaw to Pay Scales: Melfort Council deals with numerous topics at regular meeting

Melfort council covered a number of topics at their Regular Meeting Monday. Those included passing an election bylaw, approving an expansion to one of their MEEP projects, and giving the go ahead to s...

Aug 11, 2020