Business & Economy

Nominations for 2025-26 Chamber board announced

The nominations for the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce new board of directors have been announced. The committee named the following recommendations for a two year term: Cayla Ellis Anne...

Jan 13, 2025

Job numbers growing in Sask overall; NDP says northern economy is being ignored

There were 14,000 jobs created in Saskatchewan in 2024 and the province had the third lowest unemployment rate among provinces, but the Sask NDP is throwing caution at the numbers, suggesting they don...

Jan 10, 2025

How Trump’s tariff threat could affect Saskatchewan’s hospitality sector

United States President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to implement a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods later this month has Saskatchewan's hospitality sector worried about its detrimental...

Jan 10, 2025

Biggar Mayor reacts to arson charges that destroyed small town resturant

Just over two months after a fire destroyed a beloved small town restaurant, arson charges have been laid.The Snow White Family Restaurant, which has long been a staple of the community, burnt down in...

Jan 03, 2025

Saskatchewan’s vacancy rate climbed slightly to 2.7 per cent in 2024

Saskatchewan's rental market saw a shift in 2024, with vacancy rates in cities with over 10,000 people rising to 2.7 per cent, up from 2.4 per cent in 2023, according to The Canada Mortgage and Housin...

Jan 03, 2025

'It's a beacon of hope that someone cares': Battlefords food bank provides hampers to over 1,000 people in need

The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) distributed hundreds of Christmas food hampers on Monday to address food insecurity in the community during the festive season.With each hampe...

Dec 24, 2024

Tax holiday boosting spending at retailers, restaurants: industry groups

Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track for a sales boost despite some of the struggles they faced implementing the temporary break.BMV Books owner Patrick ...

Dec 20, 2024

Canada Post, union make their case at labour board hearings

Canada Post and the union representing striking workers took part in weekend hearings by the country's labour board on whether the two sides have reached an impasse.As the work stoppage hits one month...

Dec 15, 2024

'Work with what I've got': Spiritwood spa business battles postal strike to stay afloat

As the Canada Post strike nears its fifth week, a local health and wellness spa business owner said they are prepared not to gain any profits by the end of the year."I might as well not even bother, l...

Dec 13, 2024

Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

OTTAWA - Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is "calling a timeout" in the Canada Post strike, and asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to send about 55,000 employees back to work...

Dec 13, 2024