Business & Economy

Possible COVID-19 transmission in North Battleford

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting that on May 21, a person who tested positive for COVID-19 visited the Walmart in North Battleford while they were likely infectious and could have spread...

May 31, 2020

Young entrepreneur digs up new business venture

Cohen Ball wanted a slick new pair of sneakers, but they weren't in his family's budget, especially in the midst of a pandemic. So, the 10-year-old Prince Albert boy found a way to buy them himself - ...

May 31, 2020

Water Security Agency issues thousands to assist R.M. of M.L. rural community water management

The province's Water Security Agency announced a series of water management infrastructure initiatives and programming on May 28 to support communities across Saskatchewan. The projects are part of th...

May 30, 2020

North Battleford airport runway project gets $135,000

The city of North Battleford will receive half the required funding it needs to finish resurfacing the Cameron McIntosh Airport's Main Runway."This is very good news," Mayor Ryan Bater said. "Not just...

May 30, 2020

P.A. Quality Inn could be in city hands next month

The final countdown has started to the city of Prince Albert acquiring the shuttered downtown Quality Inn hotel under the Tax Enforcement Act. The site closed its doors in June 2019 and its owners hav...

May 30, 2020

More opportunities to help businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic

Battlefords area businesses have some new opportunities to help them improve their bottom line during the COVID-19 pandemic.Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak said ...

May 29, 2020

P.A. Airport to get funds for improvements

Some government investment is coming to the Prince Albert Airport.The province announced there will be $241,500 to improve Taxiway F edge lighting, pull-pits, and an information sign, along with work ...

May 29, 2020

What'sHappeningNOW Thursday May 28, 2020

Editor's note: Following the publication of this article and video Thursday May 28, the City of Prince Albert provided clarity. It requested paNOW issue the following statement Friday May 29.The City ...

May 28, 2020

City facilities expected to remain shut until next year

Editor's note: Following the publication of this article Thursday May 28, the City of Prince Albert provided clarity. It requested paNOW issue the following statement Friday May 29.The City of Prince ...

May 28, 2020

Salons navigate hectic reopening

Barbers and hair stylists in the Battlefords have their hands full since opening back up on May 19.The province set guidelines for select personal services to reopen during phase two of the Re-Open Sa...

May 28, 2020