Tag Archives: Business & Economy

New federal gun ban targets legal owners, not criminals: Sask. firearm businesses
With the federal government's decision to add 324 firearms to its gun ban last Thursday to tackle crime, Saskatchewan gun businesses believe the ban affects legal, law-abiding gun owners more than cri...
Dec 11, 2024

Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop opens in North Battleford, blending tradition with contemporary style
The barbershop. Traditionally identified with a spinning pole of white, red and blue stripes that also symbolized a place to go for comradery, to catch up on local news and walk away with a fresh new ...
Dec 10, 2024

'Backbone of Canada': North Battleford journeypersons recognized with SATCC awards
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) awarded 52 scholarships and awards on Dec. 6 to honour exceptional journeypersons, industry partners, and educators in the tr...
Dec 10, 2024

Scammers steal Christmas for Jann Arden fan
For one night only, legendary Canadian songstress Jann Arden is making a stopover in North Battleford on her Christmas Tour, but one unknown fan is feeling 'Unloved' after scammers hoodwinked them out...
Dec 10, 2024

Still only one legal bet book in Saskatchewan
Sorry gamblers, Play Now is still the only legal site in Saskatchewan. "Sports betting seems to be something folks are much more interested in," said Brian Miller, director of communications with Lott...
Dec 09, 2024

Buckland council delays decision on liquor store application
No decision was made today on an application to rezone some farmland north of Prince Albert to allow for a liquor and convenience store along Highway 2. The RM of Buckland said this morning that counc...
Dec 09, 2024

November job numbers favor Sask; but opposition cites big losses in the north
According to the latest labour force numbers released by Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains well below the national average.For the month of November, the ...
Dec 06, 2024

Prince Albert real estate benchmark price jumps 6.4%, following provincial trend
New real estate numbers show Prince Albert and region with the highest year-over-year gain in Saskatchewan with prices rising at 7.2 per cent between November of this year and the same time last year....
Dec 06, 2024

Meadow Lake chamber urging shoppers to get ‘Holly Jolly’
It's become an annual promotion to encourage residents to shop local, while also getting into the Christmas spirit.The Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce members recently launched the Holly ...
Dec 04, 2024

Twinkle Tours voting underway
North Battleforld, it's twinkle time. Homes decked out in all their shiny splendor have officially taken over city neighbourhoods. "The Twinkle Tour is a great way to celebrate the festivities around ...
Dec 04, 2024