Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Local businesses voice concerns, propose changes at city's zoning bylaw open house
Local businesses and residents gathered at the North Battleford Public Library on Wednesday to discuss zoning bylaws, safety concerns, and economic growth at a public open house hosted by the city.The...
Mar 20, 2025

'Nothing for Northern Saskatchewan': McPhail reacts to provincial budget
"All I can say there is nothing for Northern Saskatchewan." Those are the words of Cumberland NDP MLA Jordan McPhail when asked for his reaction about the 2025-2026 provincial budget released on Wedne...
Mar 19, 2025

City gets application for indoor mini golf course in Crescent Acres
People looking for another entertainment option in the City of Prince Albert could soon have one more option. A discretionary development permit was unanimously approved to allow an indoor mini golf c...
Mar 19, 2025

MGBHLM announces new memorial, updates reconciliation efforts at Battleford Industrial School
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is advancing its reconciliation initiatives at The Ridge, the former site of the Battleford Industrial School, with plans for a new memo...
Mar 19, 2025

Municipal leaders anticipate provincial budget promises
On the eve of a provincial budget, built under the shadows of looming economic uncertainty, leaders from Prince Albert say they're just hoping Premier Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party follow throu...
Mar 18, 2025

Renovations to Battleford Town Hall office space approved for $100K
Battleford Town Hall is getting a facelift. The council voted four to two in favour of a renovation project that will refresh and revitalize the office space. "There'll be some realignment of the work...
Mar 18, 2025

A lasting Legacy: Father and son recipients of prestigious award
Standing before a packed room at Prince Albert's Coronet Hotel, Harold Guy received a roar of laughter after joking he could not believe he had a son who is a senior citizen.Harold made the remark at ...
Mar 17, 2025

City of North Battleford hosting zoning bylaw public open house
North Battleford sees friendly future for businesses. After spending time speaking with community members, business leaders and developers, city council will host an open house on Mar. 19 to get publi...
Mar 16, 2025

'Don't fall for this': Moe says his likeness being used in crypto scam
No, Premier Scott Moe is not endorsing cryptocurrency. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) issued a warning people about a scam claiming the premier was lending his nam...
Mar 15, 2025

Hudson’s Bay plans ‘immediate’ liquidation of entire business
Despite holding out hope it can avoid a full shutdown, Hudson's Bay says it is planning an "immediate" liquidation that would begin next week and wrap up in June.In a late Friday announcement, Canada'...
Mar 15, 2025