Business & Economy

Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund helps fill holiday spirit

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is launching again this year to make sure families have something good to eat to celebrate the holidays. Through the program, families in need will receive Christma...

Nov 17, 2023

Public invited to La Ronge open house sessions

Residents of La Ronge are welcome to join a municipal open house session this week regarding the 2024 operating budget and 10-year capital plan. The largest capital project slated for 2024 is a $17.3 ...

Nov 16, 2023

Legislation introduced to cut carbon tax from SaskEnergy bills

Legislation introduced in Saskatchewan on Thursday will remove Ottawa's carbon tax from SaskEnergy bills starting Jan. 1.The provincial government said the move will save Saskatchewan families an aver...

Nov 16, 2023

'Be careful with debt' says P.A. financial advisor as more residents feel the pinch of inflation

Prince Albert residents continue to feel the pinch of the high cost of living with more people putting money towards paying down debt than into savings.With interest rates at high levels, inflation at...

Nov 15, 2023

Smile Cookies to benefit P.A. charity this week

A local charity will benefit from a big fundraiser and all you have to do is buy a cookie.Earlier this week, Tim Horton's launched the first-ever Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign with all sales of the co...

Nov 15, 2023

Vaping/smoking age increase sees mixed reaction

With the vaping and smoking age now increased from 18 years of age to 19 in Saskatchewan, some local people are saying it might partly discourage younger people from taking up the habit. Others say th...

Nov 14, 2023

Battlefords Chamber says carbon tax hurting small business

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce says there needs to be more help for small businesses with the federal carbon tax putting pressure on their bottom line. Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak said...

Nov 12, 2023

Battlefords Hotels' Association donates $10K to Twin Rivers Curling Club

Twin Rivers Curling Club received a big boost today when the Battlefords Hotels' Association stepped up with a $10,000 donation to the group."It will help us with a lot of things - everything from [pa...

Nov 09, 2023

Sask. small businesses want carbon tax axed

The war over the federal carbon tax is still brewing and now small businesses are the latest group to call for it to be removed.However, advocates for carbon pricing stand behind the policy and say ho...

Nov 09, 2023

Austin's Saddlery named Business of the Year at BBEX Awards

It was an exciting evening Wednesday when the winners of the The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's 29th annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) were announced at a special gala and ceremo...

Nov 08, 2023