Business & Economy

No pedal to floor: Experts say no government can bring back Alberta bitumen boom

EDMONTON - Getting Alberta's economy running on all its fossil-fuel-powered cylinders is at the heart of the province's election campaign. But some of Canada's top energy thinkers - as well ...

Apr 10, 2019

New product revolutionizing self-driving, GPS-based technology

Self-driving machinery isn't new, but Outback Guidance's new product is looking to revolutionize the way it's done. Most self-driving technology is tied in to one specific manufacturer, or specificall...

Apr 06, 2019 Outback Guidance's Rebel series is looking to revolutionize self-driving technology (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)

National job streak comes to an end, unemployment up regionally

The six month run of growth in Canada's labour market came to an end in March, but the nation's unemployment rate held steady.Employment fell by 7,200 last month, most of which was full-time work, acc...

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Enhanced bin safety expected from new products

Farm safety is always top of mind, and a company owner hopes a new product will change how producers navigate grain bins. Northern Strands has developed its Bin Safe System, which is OH&S complain...

Apr 05, 2019 Martin Toews demonstrates the product at the Agrimex show in North Battleford (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)

March home listings up, sales down slightly year-over-year

The spring housing market is off to a slow start in the Battlefords, according to the latest numbers from the Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors (SRAR).Within North Battleford and Battleford, 10...

Apr 04, 2019 Home sales are down marginally in March year-over-year in the Battlefords. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Saskatoon working on contingency plan following P.A. oil spill

The 2016 oil spill that blanketed the North Saskatchewan River near Prince Albert and shut down the local water intake system is being used as a springboard by the City of Saskatoon as local officials...

Apr 03, 2019 The aftermath of the oil spill. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Annual Smoker around the corner for the Battlefords Wildlife Federation

Tickets are going fast, as the Battlefords Wildlife Federation's Smoker is just days away. This year, the Battleford Arena will be the site of the 73rd edition of the Smoker. The event starts at 4 p.m...

Apr 03, 2019 The 73rd annual Smoker will be held at the Battleford Arena on Saturday (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Agrimex gearing up for family friendly installment of show

Over 5,000 consumers are expected for the Agrimex show in just two days' time. The show has been running for 33 years, and this year's edition promises to add a new family element to the three-day exp...

Apr 02, 2019 This year's agrimex will be geared to a family setting in the 34th annual event. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Uncertainty abounds as federal carbon tax looms

The federal carbon tax will hit the province on April 1, but how it will impact Saskatchewan's books and small businesses remains unclear.Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said the impact of the tax was...

Mar 29, 2019 The federal carbon tax comes into effect in Saskatchewan April 1. (Jzehnder1/Dreamstime.com)

RCMP warn public to stay aware in wake of 'tourism crime'

As businesses and the common consumer try to make ends meet, a growing issue continues to pop up on the prairies.Crime tourism is a growing issue that continues to plague many consumers when it comes ...

Mar 29, 2019 Staying vigilant is the only way to stay safe in these crimes (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)