Business & Economy

Truckers say carbon tax puts pressure on struggling industry

While a recent report argued farmers shouldn't bear the full blame for rising food prices, truckers are also sounding the alarm that inflated costs are not their fault.Susan Ewart, executive director ...

Dec 18, 2023

Winners announced for 2024 BOB Awards

Once again, the best of the best in Prince Albert are being being recognized in the 2024 edition of the BOB Awards.Over 220 categories were featured this year with thousands of votes casted.Some longt...

Dec 15, 2023

North Battleford and Lloydminster among communities pitching change to VIA Rail service

Riding the rails has always had a romantic essence. Sitting in train cars and watching a myriad of Canadian landscapes pass by their windows may once again be experienced by people living in North Bat...

Dec 15, 2023

Mel-Bex Awards returning to Melfort in March

The Mel-Bex Awards Gala is making a comeback.The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is reintroducing the awards ceremony after years of dormancy.MTACC Executive Director Cal Gratton to...

Dec 13, 2023

Special meeting called in La Ronge to potentially extend NYE alcohol retail hours

A special meeting of town council will be held Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. in regards to extending liquor store hours in La Ronge on New Year's Day. A request from Lakeside Spirits to extend hours on Dec. 31 fr...

Dec 13, 2023

Holiday Inn becomes first building to open in P.A.'s Yard District

It's a moment that's been nine years in the making.Prince Albert's Yard District saw its first building open to the public on Thursday as the Holiday Inn Express welcomed its first guests. "Maybe (its...

Dec 08, 2023

Sask. families could pay four-and-a-half per cent more in groceries in 2024: report

The annual Food Price Report shows once again that Canadians will be paying more at the grocery store next year, but will the impact be greater or lesser in Saskatchewan?The University of Saskatchewan...

Dec 08, 2023

Downtown BID plans festive day of activities in North Battleford

Santa and even the Grinch will be strolling through downtown North Battleford on Saturday handing out gifts during the North Battleford Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) day of events to ce...

Dec 08, 2023

Hospital Foundation's Swinging with the Stars SOLD OUT

Hot on the heels of another successful Festival of Trees, the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation got more exciting news on Wednesday with the announcement that the upcoming "Swinging With The...

Dec 07, 2023

P.A. set to host week-long international raw materials conference

People from across the world interested in Canada's raw materials will be coming to Prince Albert.The Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc. (CaCeRMDI), a non-profit stationed in Saskatchewan'...

Dec 06, 2023