Business & Economy

Festival of Trees to celebrate 25th anniversary

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Festival of Trees fundraiser will enter it's 25th year this November.The annual event has become a staple of the holiday season in the community, and ...

Oct 29, 2020

Mixture of reaction in the Battlefords, following election results

It's been a short while since the Saskatchewan Party's landslide victory over the New Democratic Party Monday night, but there's a mixture of responses to the results. In a non-scientific poll by batt...

Oct 28, 2020

Possible COVID-19 exposures in Sask. communities

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting Saskatchewan residents of possible recent COVID-19 exposures in businesses in the province including Prince Albert and Shellbrook. The following are...

Oct 23, 2020

'First guys out:' western Canadian air tanker fleet busy despite drop in wildfires

RED DEER, Alta. - A family-run company providing air-tanker support to control menacing wildfires in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Yukon is a little less busy these days, but it has nothing ...

Oct 19, 2020

Battlefords chamber readies to film provincial all-candidates forum

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce plans to film an all-candidates forum this Sunday for hopefuls running in the Battlefords riding in the upcoming provincial election.The event is not open to the pu...

Oct 16, 2020

'I'm going to enjoy it': Melfort City Manager embarking on new venture at Elk Ridge Resort

From city manager to managing partner.That's the case for Melfort's city manager Ryan Danberg who is part of the eight-person group, Route2 SK Inc. that recently bought Elk Ridge Resort. Danberg is se...

Oct 13, 2020

Boreal Heartland inks deal with Federated Co-op to sell northern tea blends

A co-branding agreement between Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) and Air Ronge's Boreal Heartland Herbal Products will allow northern Saskatchewan-sourced teas to be sold throughout Western Canada. ...

Oct 07, 2020

Finalists announced for Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists in the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards. Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak said after a difficult year due to COVID-19 restri...

Oct 06, 2020

Rebuild underway at Bloomfield's Resort that was destroyed by fire last year

After a devastating fire last December, the rebuild of Bloomfield's Bay Resort at Deschambault Lake is underway.Owner Gary Bloomfield told northeastNOW the rebuild will include the restaurant and stor...

Oct 06, 2020

Sask.Party commits to temporary reduction in small business tax

Acknowledging the challenges that exist as a result of COVID-19, Scott Moe is offering temporary relief for small business owners. Moe is promising a tax break until June 2023 to small businesses shou...

Oct 03, 2020