Business & Economy

Keystone XL not the same project John Kerry nixed in 2015, Canada's U.S. envoy says

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Canada's ambassador to the United States says the Keystone XL pipeline project has evolved since John Kerry nixed it in 2015. President-elect Joe Biden has named Kerry, former...

Nov 24, 2020

Fossil fuels to decline but remain big player in Canada's energy use by 2050: report

OTTAWA - The Canada Energy Regulator says reaching net-zero emissions over the next 30 years will to require a much more aggressive transition away from oil and gas.The annual Energy Futures report re...

Nov 24, 2020

Cut Knife mayor, council ready to work

Ahead of the busiest time of the year, Mayor Gwenn Kaye is ready to tackle municipal issues with the newly elected council.The co-owner of a local business, Kaye won her third term as mayor this month...

Nov 19, 2020

Provincial mask mandate coming to the Battlefords

Residents in the Battlefords can expect significant changes to daily routines, following the latest announcement from the Government of Saskatchewan.Friday morning, the province presented a new mandat...

Nov 13, 2020

Theatre format a success for BBEX Awards

It may not have had the social interaction of years past, but the 27th Annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) were a unique experience for all those involved.Put on by the Battlefords Ch...

Nov 13, 2020

Gordon Rawlinson Finance and Trading Room opens at Edwards School of Business

In a digital economy, business students need access to state-of-the-art technology.That's what the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan can offer, thanks to a donation from an ...

Nov 13, 2020

Winners of BBEX Awards

Local businesses and individuals were honoured at the 27th Annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) Thursday evening.The theme of this year's awards was BBEX Goes To The Movies, an evening...

Nov 12, 2020

Chamber, Capitol Theatre set for BBEX Awards

Several local businesses will be recognized for their work in the community this evening at the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX).The 27th annual iteration of the event will be presented a...

Nov 12, 2020

Change of location for Oasis Village at Manitou Beach

Planning continues for a multi million-dollar facility at Manitou Beach including a new location at the popular Saskatchewan resort village.The retirement living and health centre project was original...

Nov 03, 2020

Voting period on for BOB Awards

Residents of the Battlefords will have another opportunity to spotlight the best of the best in the community this November, with the 2021 BOB Awards.The annual celebration of individuals and business...

Nov 02, 2020