Business & Economy

Thunderchild cannabis production facility mainly complete, awaiting licence

The construction of the new cannabis production facility known as Thunderchild Cultivation, located off Highway 16 on the outskirts of Battleford, is now for the most part complete.The facility is cur...

Apr 20, 2020 Thunderchild Cultivation, located in Battleford off Highway 16, is currently awaiting its licence from Health Canada before it can plan to start operations later this year. (submitted photo/Adam Coates)

Battlefords Humane Society relying on fundraiser, foster homes during pandemic

After adjusting the adoption process for shelter animals, staff are looking at more creative ways to help animals find their forever homes. The Battlefords Humane Society is moving forward today with ...

Apr 20, 2020 ID 56040092 © Konstantin Tavrov | Dreamstime.com

Province says worst case scenario for revenue decline could reach $3.3 billion

The provincial government has released three different scenarios in relation to the economic impact of COVID-19.The province said it was important to note that the projections were not explicit foreca...

Apr 17, 2020 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (Canadian Press)

Provincial government supports businesses during COVID-19

Business across the province who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be receiving economic support from the provincial government.This week, the province began accepting applications...

Apr 17, 2020 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce welcomes provincial support (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

Federal oilpatch bailout focus on cleanup of abandoned wells, reduced emissions

Observers say the federal government's multibillion-dollar oilpatch bailout package announced Friday should come with strings attached. "(Money) should be tied to regulatory change in Albert...

Apr 17, 2020

SIGA prepared to protect guests when allowed to re-open

While their properties across Saskatchewan are closed, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is telling patrons they will be taking precautions when they get the green light to re-open.In a ...

Apr 16, 2020 All of SIGA's casinos across Saskatchewan remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

R.M. of North Battleford passes budget

The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 passed its 2020 municipal budget Wednesday.During a "socially distanced" meeting, council approved a budget that will be the fourth consecutive with no tax rate in...

Apr 16, 2020 The R.M. of North Battleford was able to avoid raising taxes, despite the addition of a new fire department. (submitted photo/R.M. of North Battleford)

Farm group calls on Ottawa to help save food sector

The federal government is being called upon to create an emergency fund, to help assist farmers and agriculture-related businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadian Federation of Agriculture Pre...

Apr 16, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Cameco commits $1 million for COVID-19 relief

Cameco has made a financial commitment to help out Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and northern communities with a $1 million COVID Relief Fund.Grants will be made available to charities, not for profits, t...

Apr 15, 2020 (file photo)

Cameco extends Cigar Lake closure due to COVID-19 concerns

Cameco will continue the temporary production suspension at its Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan as the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic persist. The company has also withdrawn ...

Apr 13, 2020 (supplied photo/Cameco)