Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Lake Country Co-op to overhaul La Ronge Food Store
Lake Country Co-op has announce an $8 million renovation to the La Ronge Food Store.A media release issued Wednesday states the redevelopment will bring significant upgrades that will enhance the shop...
Apr 02, 2025

Nine northerners one step closer to becoming pilots
A group of nine northern residents are one step closer to obtaining their commercial pilots license and gaining employment with Rise Air. A ceremony was held Friday in Saskatoon to celebrate their com...
Apr 01, 2025

Rising grocery costs and tariff concerns drive surge in home gardening interest
Managing a budget can be overwhelming enough without factoring in international trade policy, but with the threat of tariffs it appears more people are looking for ways to manage their grocery bills a...
Apr 01, 2025

Province, instructors see surge in gun licensing courses
It started when Justin Trudeau resigned as prime minister and started to grow as more global events unfolded. Tim Thiessen, the president and owner of Saskatchewan Firearm Safety Training said the rea...
Apr 01, 2025

North Battleford weighs mutimillion-dollar cost of new arena versus renovation
The Civic Centre is nearing its final buzzer, and the city is weighing its next move.A feasibility study by Nustadia Recreation, set to be presented at tonight's Planning Committee meeting, outlines t...
Mar 31, 2025
Judge rejects Hudson’s Bay proposal in creditor protection case
An Ontario judge rejected a Hudson's Bay restructuring agreement Saturday evening, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership.In a written decision issued Sa...
Mar 30, 2025

Regional leaders to meet on March 31 for the future of Civic centre
The City of North Battleford's Planning Committee will hold a special meeting on March 31, gathering the leadership of the region to focus on the future of the Access Communications Centre."It's speci...
Mar 29, 2025

Sask. Finance Minister meets with Prince Albert's business community
The carbon tax, tariffs, and finding people to fill job vacancies were among the key talking points on Friday, when Saskatchewan's Finance Minister met with Prince Albert's business community.Jim Reit...
Mar 28, 2025

Prince Albert city planners hope to incentivize builders to solve housing crunch
A recent report showed some gaps that need filling in Prince Albert's housing market and one city department is getting ready to make some changes. The Community Development Department (formerly Plann...
Mar 27, 2025

New operators get contract at Knotty Pine Bistro
After the existing operators of the Knotty Pine Bistro at Little Red River Park opted to not renew their lease, Prince Albert city council awarded the contract to new operators. The new contractors, D...
Mar 25, 2025