Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Chamber, city encouraged by supports for Battlefords businesses
Following several announcements from the provincial government, local businesses in the Battlefords may have some relief.The province announced legislation to reduce the tax rate for Saskatchewan smal...
Dec 11, 2020

Real estate still going strong in the Battlefords
Housing markets across the province, particularly in the Battlefords, continue to buck expectations.Across the province, sales were up by more than 54 per cent from last November and the median sale p...
Dec 09, 2020

Environmental groups keep fighting KXL despite Biden's promise to block pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Critics of Canada's most controversial cross-border pipeline projects aren't taking their demise for granted under president-elect Joe Biden. A new report from the U.S.-based Rainfo...
Dec 08, 2020

Province announces Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced a new rebate to help businesses changing their business models to adapt to the pandemic.According to a media release, it's called the Strong Recovery Adap...
Dec 07, 2020

Province expanding access to potash industry tax credits
The provincial government is hoping upgrades to some tax incentives will encourage potash companies to try new things.The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to the tax regulations govern...
Dec 07, 2020

Winter sports experience sales boom in Saskatchewan
Kevin Robinson never imagined cross-country skiing would become a popular sport in Saskatchewan.The owner of Eb's Source for Adventure has seen his company thrive like never before thanks to a global ...
Dec 04, 2020

CPCA, Lloyd Exh announce new chuckwagon event
After losing out on an entire season, the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) has big plans for 2021.The CPCA and the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association (Lloyd Exh) made ...
Dec 03, 2020

Destination Battlefords feeling effects of restricted travel
The harsh impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been felt across the business community, but perhaps no specific sector has been hit quite as hard as the travel industry. Executive director with...
Dec 03, 2020

Chamber, businesses asking residents to shop local during holiday season
Area chamber of commerce representatives are encouraging people to shop local this holiday season to help merchants and the economy during the pandemic.Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating ...
Dec 02, 2020

Agricultural societies, exhibitions looking for support
As industries across Saskatchewan continue to struggle during the pandemic, businesses that continue to fall under the radar are those that host large public events.Exhibition Associations are still w...
Dec 02, 2020