Tag Archives: Business & Economy

$51.8M Co-op Centre on time and under budget ahead of June 24 opening
Meadow Lake's new Co-op Centre will officially open later this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for June 24.The $51.8-million recreation facility remains on time and under budget, accord...
Jun 12, 2025

Community Airtime Award nominations are closing fast
Local non-profits have an opportunity to receive some much-needed exposure via the radio. Pattison Media radio stations 105 CJVR and 750 Beach Radio are looking for nominations for non-profit organiza...
Jun 12, 2025

Final credits to roll for Aurora Cinemas in Meadow Lake this August
Meadow Lake's only movie theatre is set to close permanently this August, with Magic Lantern Theatres confirming the decision comes after years of financial losses and too few tickets sold to keep the...
Jun 11, 2025

Recreation, utility gains help balance early-year shortfalls in North Battleford finances
The City of North Battleford posted early-year deficits in policing and general government services during the first quarter of 2025, while water, sewer and recreation revenues exceeded expectations, ...
Jun 11, 2025

New high level certification will allow Ahtahkakoop to leverage better financing
It took around five years, but the Ahtahkakoop First Nation said the benefit of their new Financial Management System certification from the First Nations Financial Management Board will pay off. Now,...
Jun 11, 2025

North Battleford council approves zoning bylaws changes to support business growth
City council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment aimed at encouraging commercial development and mixed-use projects across North Battleford.The amendment, passed unanimously at the June 9 regular me...
Jun 10, 2025

From pawnshops to pet care: What's in North Battleford's proposed zoning bylaw
A major zoning update is heading to North Battleford city council for final approval Monday - one that could have a broad impact on local business operations, land use, and development across the city...
Jun 06, 2025
Saskatchewan has lowest unemployment rate of any province: Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan's unemployment rate is the lowest of any Canadian province.According to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday, Saskatchewan's unemployment rate sat at 4.2 per cent in May. That's t...
Jun 06, 2025

Applications for young entrepreneur bursary now open
Young entrepreneurs looking to make a mark in their communities now have an initiative they may turn to for help with their budding businesses. The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has announced a You...
May 30, 2025
Retail future bright for North Battleford, but report urges downtown revival
A new retail analysis for North Battleford shows the city could support up to 275,000 square feet of new commercial development by 2034, but planners warn that downtown revitalization must remain a pr...
May 29, 2025