Business & Economy

Battlefords provincial candidates excited to campaign for the community

With the writ dropped on election season in Saskatchewan, the two candidates for the legislative assembly are out to win over the residents of their community.NDP's Stewart focused on community engage...

Sep 30, 2020

City officially reopens 100 Street to traffic with ribbon-cutting ceremony

After a busy summer, crews have now completed all the upgrades to the final section of 100 Street in North Battleford. The City of North Battleford's council members came together at 13th Avenue to of...

Sep 29, 2020

Deficit on track to hit $330 billion with COVID effects lasting years, says PBO

OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget office says the federal deficit for the year is on track to hit $328.5 billion as a result of COVID-19. That figure released this morning reflects measures announced ...

Sep 29, 2020

Last call to submit nominations for BBEX Awards for this year's ceremony

If anyone is still thinking of nominating an individual or business for a Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Award, as part of this year's BBEX Goes To The Movies ceremony they will need to act so...

Sep 24, 2020

Multiple people isolating on site at McClean Lake

More contacts are now being isolated as a precaution after an employee at the McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan tested positive for COVID-19.So far, there remains just one positive ca...

Sep 23, 2020

Montana's opens in North Battleford

Family and friends in North Battleford have their first taste at a new eatery this fall, one of the few businesses to open shop during the COVID-19 pandemic.Montana's BBQ and bar is officially open, a...

Sep 22, 2020

COVID-19 case reported at McClean Lake uranium mill site

A case of COVID-19 has been identified on the McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan.Orano Canada confirmed Sunday one of their employees tested positive and is in isolation at the mill ca...

Sep 21, 2020

Mayor, MLA highlight North Battleford’s MEEP funding

Despite economic strife, North Battleford has growth potential for the immediate, and distant, future.MLA Herb Cox and Mayor Ryan Bater spoke at a ribbon cutting Monday, officially acknowledging the 2...

Sep 21, 2020

Chamber looks into hosting candidates forums, with COVID-19 precautions

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is looking into the possibility of hosting some type of candidates forums for the upcoming provincial and civic elections for the local area, while adhering to the ...

Sep 16, 2020

Local Humane Society receives $100,000 donation in support of new building

The Battlefords Humane Society has received a $100,000 donation, from the Bill and Betty Heno Fund, that will help support the purchase of land for the new Humane Society building.The new building wil...

Sep 15, 2020