Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Sask. Premier Scott Moe cautiously optimistic after U.S. hits pause on tariffs
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was cautiously optimistic on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed not to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico for another month, pulling back from a plan that ...
Feb 03, 2025

Cameco responds to U.S. tariff threat
Cameco released a statement on Monday saying the uranium giant does not believe retaliatory tariffs make economic sense, but they understand the need for action by the Canadian and Saskatchewan govern...
Feb 03, 2025
Trade war fallout: Prepare for grocery price hikes, business analyst says
As Canada awoke to the first day of a trade war with the U.S. on Sunday, business analyst Paul Martin said people should be prepared for the fact that the "price of everything" is about to go up."Ther...
Feb 02, 2025

Swinging with the Stars raises over $45K
For the second year, the community embraced whats quickly become a favorite fundraiser. Swinging with the Stars in support of the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation (BHCF) raised over $45,000. "I'm thr...
Feb 02, 2025
Premier Scott Moe makes last-minute appeal to Trump on tariffs
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made a last-minute appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday not have any tariffs imposed on Canada.Trump said he is going forward with 25 per cent levies on impor...
Feb 01, 2025

#ChooseToInclude: Special Olympics Donut available at Tim Hortons till Feb. 2
In the kitchen of one of North Battleford's Tim Hortons, the baking was taking a sweet turn. Lindsay Reimer, a Special Olympic athlete rolled up her sleeves and was trying her hand at creating this ye...
Jan 31, 2025
Prince Albert cab drivers worried after three attacks in one month
Cab drivers in Prince Albert are looking to make their work safer while still providing good service to customers in the wake of three assaults on drivers in the last month. Pardeep Saggar of Checker/...
Jan 30, 2025

'There's nothing better,': Stomp commercial fishing forms new archival exhibit
Air Ronge's Gordon and Joyce Stomp have been commercial fishing for more than five decades and their story will be on display starting Monday as part of Archives Week. The Stomps began fishing in 1972...
Jan 30, 2025

"Its about trying': 2000 push-up challenge to tackle mental health issues in Battlefords
According to the the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), approximately 2,000 people take their own lives across the world daily.In light of the ongoing mental health crisis, in February, the CM...
Jan 29, 2025

SRC develops Indigenous Action Plan
The Saskatchewan Research Council is launching its new Indigenous Action Plan to help northern communities and the Crown organization reach common goals.The cornerstone of the plan is to continue buil...
Jan 29, 2025