Business & Economy

Western Development Museum in North Battleford to open in August

Western Development Museum will reopen the North Battleford, Moose Jaw and Yorkton locations in next month, with members and volunteers able to visit on Aug. 5 and full public access on Aug. 12. The S...

Jul 24, 2020

Co-op donates $121,000 for Radisson community park enhancements

As the economic effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt in communities across the province, one business is making a big difference for the town of Radisson, Sask.This year Co-op ...

Jul 20, 2020

Red Pheasant Cree Nation opening new cannabis retail facility

Red Pheasant Cree Nation has opened its own cannabis retail outlet to serve the area.Called Red Flower Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary, the facility opened its doors Friday. "We opened today. We have ha...

Jul 17, 2020

Sask. NDP asking questions about provincial WE charity deal

Saskatchewan's NDP says a new contract between the provincial government and the WE charity is bringing up more questions than answers.The contract to provide mental health services in Saskatchewan cl...

Jul 14, 2020

100 Street Rehabilitation providing for local construction amid pandemic/weather

Pushback from business owners to going ahead with the 100 Street Rehabilitation Project this summer has continued with online chatter in the past few weeks. However, both the City of North Battleford ...

Jul 13, 2020

Battlefords residents flock to Gold Eagle Casino after reopening

It didn't take long for residents of the Battlefords, and beyond, to enter the Gold Eagle Casino when doors opened Thursday evening.The opening occurred earlier than planned, as a lineup began to pile...

Jul 10, 2020

North Battleford residents struggle with flooded basements following rainstorms

Some North Battleford residents are dealing with flooded basements this week, following heavy rainstorms overnight Tuesday and throughout the day Wednesday.Anthony Russell, who lives in the Centennial...

Jul 09, 2020

Hotels hope for more pandemic recovery following spring losses

As many businesses across Saskatchewan continue to see small positives since reopening, the tourism industry remains the hardest hit. However, there's some hope that more progress in combating the spr...

Jul 09, 2020

SaskTel takes hit from pandemic in 2019-20 annual report

SaskTel is still calling the last year a strong one, despite bites taken out of its bottom line by the COVID-19 pandemic.The company made about $130.3 million in net income, but the pandemic took abou...

Jul 08, 2020

SaskEnergy sees lower income, looks to uncertain future

SaskEnergy tabled its annual report Tuesday describing the year that was, but looking to the future, things are a lot less clear.The minister responsible for the Crown corporation, Bronwyn Eyre, calle...

Jul 07, 2020