Tag Archives: Business & Economy

'Nothing for Northern Saskatchewan': McPhail reacts to provincial budget
"All I can say there is nothing for Northern Saskatchewan." Those are the words of Cumberland NDP MLA Jordan McPhail when asked for his reaction about the 2025-2026 provincial budget released on Wedne...
Mar 19, 2025

MGBHLM announces new memorial, updates reconciliation efforts at Battleford Industrial School
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is advancing its reconciliation initiatives at The Ridge, the former site of the Battleford Industrial School, with plans for a new memo...
Mar 19, 2025

Renovations to Battleford Town Hall office space approved for $100K
Battleford Town Hall is getting a facelift. The council voted four to two in favour of a renovation project that will refresh and revitalize the office space. "There'll be some realignment of the work...
Mar 18, 2025

City of North Battleford hosting zoning bylaw public open house
North Battleford sees friendly future for businesses. After spending time speaking with community members, business leaders and developers, city council will host an open house on Mar. 19 to get publi...
Mar 16, 2025

'Don't fall for this': Moe says his likeness being used in crypto scam
No, Premier Scott Moe is not endorsing cryptocurrency. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) issued a warning people about a scam claiming the premier was lending his nam...
Mar 15, 2025

Hudson’s Bay plans ‘immediate’ liquidation of entire business
Despite holding out hope it can avoid a full shutdown, Hudson's Bay says it is planning an "immediate" liquidation that would begin next week and wrap up in June.In a late Friday announcement, Canada'...
Mar 15, 2025
Saskatchewan doubles road-use charge for electric vehicles
Electric vehicle owners in Saskatchewan will soon be paying higher fees to help support road maintenance, and a number of other provincial fees are also being adjusted.According to the Government of S...
Mar 14, 2025

WATCH: Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre is 99.9% complete
The water is in the pool and the ice is flooded.The City of Prince Albert offered a sneak peak of the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre's lobby and acquatics area on social media Friday, much to the d...
Mar 14, 2025

North Battleford approves 5-year tax break incentive to revitalize downtown
The City of North Battleford has approved what officials are calling a "more aggressive" incentive policy aimed at revitalizing the downtown core and attracting investment.The program, passed unanimou...
Mar 13, 2025
Scott Moe calls for action on Chinese canola tariffs ahead of federal election
Saskatchewan's premier says the federal government needs to take action to address tariffs from China on Canadian canola ahead of the upcoming election.Premier Scott Moe held a news conference on Thur...
Mar 13, 2025