Business & Economy

Battlefords mayors stress caution ahead of May long

Battlefords residents buzzing to get out of the house this long weekend are being cautioned by the mayors. Mayor Ryan Bater of North Battleford said he's excited for this weekend, which will see golfe...

May 15, 2020

Changes announced as slow tourist season expected

The Prince Albert's Visitor Centre will not open its doors this year.The decision was announced in a media release sent out Thursday afternoon. Ashley Charles, CEO of the Prince Albert Regional Econom...

May 15, 2020

Pandemic cancellations proving costly for venues

The COVID-19 virus has put an end to large sized events.It's led to a lack of funds for those who own and operate facilities like social halls. This includes a number of service clubs and non-profit o...

May 14, 2020

Melody Motors donating hundreds of face shields to various businesses

Melody Motors in Melfort is helping local businesses and organizations with personal protective equipment as the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan continues to move forward.After Ford started making face shie...

May 14, 2020

Bank of Canada warns in report of business, household debt from COVID-19

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada says there are signs in the country's financial markets that suggest concern about the ability of companies to weather the COVID-19 economic crisis. The central bank has sp...

May 14, 2020

Boreal Heartland changes harvest technique to ensure social distancing during pandemic

There's still a harvest planned for Air Ronge's Boreal Heartland Herbal Products, but it will be done in a new way to keep people closer to home. That's according to Keewatin Community Development Ass...

May 13, 2020

Cornerstone, Horizon and Plainsview Credit Union boards approve business case to merge

The proposed merger of Cornerstone, Horizon and Plainsview Credit Unions has taken another step forward.The board of directors for all three institutions have approved the business case to proceed wit...

May 13, 2020

Legal questions on northern lockdown as some relaxations are pondered

A leading Saskatchewan lawyer is questioning the legality of the government's lockdown of the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD) to help combat the spread of COVID-19. As the weather...

May 13, 2020

North Battleford receives over $2 million in infrastructure funding

The injection of $320 million for infrastructure projects announced by the Saskatchewan Government last week is a welcome development for business in the Battlefords, as municipalities, the Chamber of...

May 13, 2020

Buying hand sanitizer in bulk in Prince Albert

Hand sanitizer is a much-needed item for the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.While it remains a hot commodity, its local availability has improved after it was nowhere to be found a month ago. Canad...

May 13, 2020