Business & Economy

Recall of nearly five million portable blenders underway for unsafe blades and dozens of burn injuries

BlendJet is recalling about 4.8 million of its portable blenders over laceration and fire hazards after receiving dozens of reports of injuries, federal regulators said Thursday.BlendJet 2 Portable Bl...

Dec 28, 2023

First Nation communities see year of new development

As 2023 draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back on some of the most important and impactful stories of the year.The Battlefords area First Nations had a momentous year of development, a...

Dec 26, 2023

Year in Review: P.A.'s major construction boom

As 2023 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.Prince Albert is looking at roughly $1 b...

Dec 23, 2023

Canada’s electric vehicle push met with excitement, concern

The federal government's plan to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 is being met with both support and concern.Tyler Krause sits on the board of directors for the Saskatchewan Electric Vehicl...

Dec 21, 2023

Community Grant Program to benefit Battlefords, Lloydminster and Meadow Lake area programs

The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) will provide some added benefit to programs in the North West region in the latest installments. Family programs will receive support in the Battlefords, Meadow La...

Dec 20, 2023

Less flight disruptions expected over Christmas, but travellers should still plan ahead

It's one of the busiest travel times of the year as thousands expect to hit the skies for Christmas.Thousands of Saskatchewan residents are expected to travel for Christmas with thousands more making ...

Dec 20, 2023

Chamber reminds people to shop local over holidays

With holiday shopping underway just days before Christmas, the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce is reminding everyone to put visiting their local businesses on their to-do lists. Chief ope...

Dec 20, 2023

Lakeside Spirits permitted to operate extended hours on NYE

By a four to three decision, liquor retail stores in La Ronge will be permitted to operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on New Year's Eve.The decision was made at a special meeting of council on Monday, wh...

Dec 19, 2023

Melfort housing market remains relatively steady in 2023

The housing market was busy in Melfort in 2023, despite the higher interest rates.Prairie Skies Realty broker Robyn Luthi told northeastNOW the market was stable during the year, especially compared t...

Dec 18, 2023

Nipawin now home to McDonald's franchise

The Golden Arches are now in Nipawin.Iconic fast-food chain McDonald's has officially opened in the community holding its grand opening Friday, Dec. 15.Director Raj Bains told northeastNOW that Nipawi...

Dec 18, 2023