Business & Economy

Mosquito First Nation announces three new economic developments

The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) has announced three new economic developments.They will embark on starting a home builders and construction company, a security company,...

Aug 22, 2019 Chief and council for the Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation pose for a picture following Wednesday afternoon’s announcement of the new economic developments. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

MLA calls for bridge as only additional culverts to be added to washed out section of Hwy 903

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is set to replace the Highway 903 culvert washed away late last month and place additional culverts under the highway as part of their repair plans.A sectio...

Aug 22, 2019 Repair plans for Highway 903 include placing four culverts to reduce future washouts. Construction is expected to start in mid-September. (submitted photo/Amber Dishko)

North Battleford business falls victim to similar email transfer scam as Saskatoon

A business in North Battleford was scammed out of more than $1 million in an email fraud similar to what happened to the City of Saskatoon.Stuart Busse is the lawyer for Spence Equipment Rentals. He s...

Aug 21, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Another housing project set for P.A.

Prince Albert will soon have more affordable housing.Wednesday afternoon representatives from the federal and provincial governments along with the City of Prince Albert gathered at a lot on the 800 b...

Aug 21, 2019 Dignitaries and staff line up for the ground breaking Wednesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Town council tables talk on asset management plan to weigh fund collection method

How does town council want to invest in its infrastructure: a local improvement plan or by way of an infrastructure levy.This question caused lawmakers in Battleford to table talks on an overall asset...

Aug 21, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Trans Mountain puts contractors on notice to get ready for pipeline restart

OTTAWA - Construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is set to restart in the next month, just in time for the official kick-off of the federal election. Trans Mountain Corp., t...

Aug 21, 2019

Local realtor receives national praise

A Prince Albert realtor is being recognized on the national level.Jesse Honch, who is with Coldwell Banker Signature in P.A. has made the list of top 100 agents in Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine...

Aug 21, 2019 Jesse Honch has received national recognition for his work (submitted photo/Jesse Honch)

Lawmakers approve group to begin town hall rehabilitation consultations

Lawmakers in Battleford have selected a group to undertake public consultation for the rehabilitation and renewal of town hall.In 2018, $200,000 was authorized by council to consultant the public on w...

Aug 21, 2019 Battleford Town Hall was built in 1912. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Alberta to limit oil production to end of 2020 as pipeline delays persist

CALGARY - The Alberta government says some oil companies will have to limit their production until the end of 2020 as pipeline delays persist. Energy Minister Sonya Savage says the current l...

Aug 20, 2019

Bylaw passes to close and lease portion of Tremblay Street

A bylaw was passed at a regular La Ronge council meeting Wednesday to close and lease a portion of Tremblay Street.The closure will affect a 13-meter strip of land lying immediately south of La Ronge ...

Aug 16, 2019 Sections of Tremblay Street will be leased to two private companies. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)