Business & Economy

Air Ronge visitor centre closed, in tax arrears due to 'mismanagement'

Woodlands and Waterways, which operates a visitor centre in Air Ronge and is owned by the tri-communities, is facing tens of thousands of dollars in GST and PST arrears. The dire situation at Woodland...

May 10, 2023

Former Watrous SLGA store sells for $450K

Another former Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) store has been sold in the northeast.SLGA announced their most recent round of store selloffs which included one in Biggar and one in Wat...

May 10, 2023

Canada announces plans to place King Charles on $20 bill, coins

The image of King Charles will eventually replace the queen on Canada's $20 bill and its coins, the federal government announced during Saturday's coronation events. A news release from Prime Minister...

May 06, 2023

Ahtahkakoop drive-in theatre robbed, fundraiser being planned

A drive-in theatre in Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation won't be opening for the foreseeable future after it was robbed.Owner Ryan Peekeekoot told paNOW early Monday morning, multiple people took several genera...

May 04, 2023

N.B.'s Dr. Prystupa recognized with national award

A North Battleford family physician has been announced as one of the recipients of the 2022 Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) Awards. Dr. Aaron Prystupa is one of five Canadians being recognized for t...

May 03, 2023

Former SLGA building in Humboldt sells for nearly $400K

A total of seven buildings that previously housed SLGA Retail liquor stores have now been sold.The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority has accepted offers for properties in the communities of Est...

May 02, 2023

Nominations open for Battlefords Chamber of Commerce BBEX Awards

The Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards committee and the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce are announcing the nomination period for the 29th annual BBEX Awards is now open. "The ...

May 01, 2023

Battleford entrepreneur to promote her new wine brand at Top of the Hops

A young Indigenous entrepreneur and marketer, originally from Battleford, plans to bring her Italian wine called Tomato Wheels Lambrusco to the Kinsmen Top of the Hops beer and wine festival, running ...

May 01, 2023

Meadow Lake Community Clean-Up Day this Sunday

If you live in the Meadow Lake area, you might want to get involved in the annual Community Clean-Up Day taking place this Sunday.The event is being organized by Aden Wilson and Kassidy Dunsing of Sun...

Apr 28, 2023

P.A. firearm shop against compensation from feds for banned guns, rather them be legal again

The federal government is working on a way to compensate retailers who own weapons on the banned list, however, one business in Prince Albert isn't a fan.Heith Olmstead, the owner of Northern Elite Fi...

Apr 27, 2023