Business & Economy

Citing legislation, town denies compensation request for pothole damage

Betty Nelson was driving home along Riverbend Cres. in Battleford. She was driving slow as she approached her driveway when she hit a pothole. She claims there was no evidence to show the extent of th...

Apr 17, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Report makes cross-party recommendations to get more women into politics

A cross-party committee in Ottawa has put forward a report that includes a number of recommendations on how to turn the page on the ongoing underrepresentation of women in politics.Titled "Elect her: ...

Apr 16, 2019 (Adwo/Dreamstime.com)

Report makes cross-party recommendations to get more women into politics

A cross-party committee in Ottawa has put forward a report that includes a number of recommendations on how to turn the page on the ongoing underrepresentation of women in politics.Titled "Elect her: ...

Apr 16, 2019

Town approves 10% discount for Battle Springs lots

Having only sold one lot in Battle Springs in the last two years, town lawmakers have signed off on a 10 per cent discount for all remaining lots in the subdivision.A sunset clause will see the reduce...

Apr 16, 2019 Town lawmakers have signed off on a 10 per cent discount for lots in Battle Springs. (Town of Battleford)

Owners of local golf course hope for warm weather

Those looking to get out on the golf course may have the chance to do it this week. Patty Kachur who is the owner and operator of Kachur's Golf Club said they hope to have the coarse ready in the near...

Apr 15, 2019 The fifth hole at Kachur's Golf Club (Submitted Photo/Patty Kachur)

City councillors talk municipal airport

A local city councillor is concerned about economic development, or rather the lack of it, at the Prince Albert Municipal Airport. Ward 8 Coun. Ted Zurakowski raised the issue last week, saying a fire...

Apr 15, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Air Ronge company producing canoes from aerospace materials

Canadians from far and wide are lining up to get their hands on canoes produced by the Kisseynew Canoe Company, which uses some of the strongest materials known to make them. The Air Ronge-based busin...

Apr 15, 2019 Martin Bernardin is the owner of Kisseynew Canoe Company. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Wheatland Express named ‘Rookie of the Year’ by Saskatchewan Tourism

A local Saskatchewan business appears to be on the right track.Wheatland Express - Excursion Train, a tourist train business running between Cudworth and Wakaw, took home 'Rookie of the Year' honours ...

Apr 12, 2019 The Christmas tour was one of the key events which helped Wheatland Express win the 'Rookie of the Year' award from Saskatchewan Tourism (Facebook/Wheatland Express - Excursion Train).

P.A. mayor talks construction

Across the province this week those involved in the construction industry and others marked Saskatchewan Construction Week.The Prince Albert Construction Association capped off the week with a luncheo...

Apr 12, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne spoke to the Prince Albert Construction Association Friday (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Nipawin chamber to relocate after town assumes tourism role

Nipawin's visitor information services will have a different home for the upcoming tourism season and beyond.The Town of Nipawin informed the Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce they would assume...

Apr 12, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)