Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Plus Industries to benefit from Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign in Melfort
The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign starts on Monday, April 28. This year's beneficiary in Melfort is Plus Industries, with 100 per cent of Smile Cookie purchases going to support the organization. ...
Apr 25, 2025

Prince Albert one of eight communities invited to apply for infrastructure money to boost housing builds
Prince Albert is one of eight Saskatchewan communities that have been invited to apply for federal/provincial infrastructure funding to boost home building. The city will join Saskatoon, Regina, Moose...
Apr 22, 2025

Candidates clash on carbon tax, trade and tariffs at Battlefords–Lloydminster–Meadow Lake forum
With less than two weeks to go before the 2025 federal election, voters in the Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding got a closer look at their choices during a candidates' forum hosted by the L...
Apr 17, 2025

Sask. housing sales increase as numbers fall nationally due to market uncertainty
The Saskatchewan home sales forecast is telling a much different story than what is being realized across Canada. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) downgraded its forecast for home sales thi...
Apr 15, 2025

Project Cornerstone applications now open
Community groups can now apply for a share of $150,000 as part of Project Cornerstone. The Cornerstone Credit Union's annual community investment program has provided funding to 50 projects across the...
Apr 15, 2025

Nominations open for 31st Battlefords Business Excellence Awards
It is that time of the year when the 2025 Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards starts accepting public nominations.The BBEX Awards committee, in partnership with the Battlefords and District ...
Apr 14, 2025

Parkland Ambulance named Business of the Year
For over 50 years, Parkland Ambulance has served Prince Albert and the surrounding area, so it seems almost appropriate to see the organization named Business of the Year.Trevor and Coralee Dutchak al...
Apr 12, 2025

Meadow Lake unveils rental rates for new $52M Co-op Centre ahead of fall opening
The long-awaited Co-op Centre is gearing up for a grand opening this fall, and with it comes a revamped set of rental rates and policies designed to keep the multi-use facility accessible and bustling...
Apr 10, 2025

City approves funeral home near new proposed spray park
The City of North Battleford has approved a land use application for a proposed funeral home at 792 108th Street, despite concerns from a councillor over its proximity to a newly planned spray park.At...
Apr 09, 2025

MTACC hosting Come and Go Chat with local federal election candidates
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce is hosting the local federal election candidates - but with a bit of a twist.Rather than have a traditional forum or debate format, the chamber opted to ...
Apr 09, 2025