Tag Archives: Business & Economy

North Battleford weighs mutimillion-dollar cost of new arena versus renovation
The Civic Centre is nearing its final buzzer, and the city is weighing its next move.A feasibility study by Nustadia Recreation, set to be presented at tonight's Planning Committee meeting, outlines t...
Mar 31, 2025
Judge rejects Hudson’s Bay proposal in creditor protection case
An Ontario judge rejected a Hudson's Bay restructuring agreement Saturday evening, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership.In a written decision issued Sa...
Mar 30, 2025

Regional leaders to meet on March 31 for the future of Civic centre
The City of North Battleford's Planning Committee will hold a special meeting on March 31, gathering the leadership of the region to focus on the future of the Access Communications Centre."It's speci...
Mar 29, 2025

North Battleford cracks down on unpaid taxes with stricter enforcement rules
The City of North Battleford approved a new tax enforcement policy Monday, setting clear thresholds and procedures for collecting overdue property taxes.Under the updated policy, enforcement begins wh...
Mar 25, 2025
Sask. is keeping 54 U.S.A. alcohol brands made in Canada
The province said due to concerns they heard about their announcement on Friday banning certain alcohol products, they've decided on a new approach - focusing on removing U.S.-produced alcohol.The Sas...
Mar 24, 2025

City council to discuss tax enforcement, budget shortfall, higher fines
The City of North Battleford council will tackle a range of issues at its meeting tonight, including a proposed tax enforcement policy, funding for a water system upgrade and changes to the city's tra...
Mar 24, 2025

Jeremy Cockrill talks new budget impacts on the Battlefords and area
Saskatchewan's latest budget will bring healthcare, education, and affordability investments to the Battlefords and surrounding areas, local MLA Jeremy Cockrill says.Cockrill and Cut Knife-Turtleford ...
Mar 21, 2025

'Give it a chance': Tariffs offer opportunity for local flavours to shine
With event goers sipping on their Tom Collins drinks and chatting among themselves, Sagar Chhabra said it's an exciting time to be in the beverage world. "This will keep an eye open to the market to s...
Mar 21, 2025

Navigating tariffs and trash talk, paNOW hosts political science panel
In light of ever-changing tariff threats, an upcoming federal election and a change in Canada's relationship with its American neighbour, the team at paNOW wanted to get two takes on these issues, bot...
Mar 21, 2025

Local businesses voice concerns, propose changes at city's zoning bylaw open house
Local businesses and residents gathered at the North Battleford Public Library on Wednesday to discuss zoning bylaws, safety concerns, and economic growth at a public open house hosted by the city.The...
Mar 20, 2025