Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Exceptional weather leading to unpredictable winter commercial fishing season
Northern fishermen are facing uncertainty due to unpredictable weather. That's according to Air Ronge resident Gordon Stomp, who has been a commercial fishmen for decades. Meteorologists are calling f...
Nov 07, 2024

Current and former Saskies weigh in on Trump's election victory
With the final results from the American election trickling in, people from and currently living in Saskatchewan are weighing in.David Garrett lived in Prince Albert for 10 years before recently movin...
Nov 06, 2024

Battleford wraps Q3 with $7.6M surge, sets stage for new council
The town of Battleford saw $7.6 million in revenue in the third quarter of 2024, ending the four-year council term on a good note.In a recent council meeting, Finance Manager Tetiana Polishchuk update...
Nov 05, 2024

Labour market needs drive SaskPoly student growth
A three percent growth in the number of students enrolled at the four SaskPolytechnic campuses in Saskatchewan is being driven by a demand for labour. With a total of 11,849 students, Dr. Larry Rosia,...
Nov 03, 2024

Wrap-up of the Battlefords' council candidates' focuses and visions
As the municipal election campaigns heat up, candidates from the town and city are making every effort to connect with the community and resonate with voters.The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce hosted...
Oct 31, 2024

'It's a community issue': Shelter seeks community help to provide year-round support to vulnerable group
Meadow Lake Homeplate Shelter Coalition Corp. is seeking additional funding and more community volunteers to provide year-round support for vulnerable groups."It is a community issue, and not just a s...
Oct 24, 2024

Wild rice production plummets compared to 2023
Wild rice production in Northern Saskatchewan will take a massive hit when compared to the amount harvested in 2023. That's according to La Ronge Wild Rice Corporation manager Jeanne Gress, who stated...
Oct 23, 2024

Eagle Landing opening marks new era of growth in North Battleford
A new era in North Battleford began on Friday night.The leadership of the Red Pheasant Cree First Nation joined representatives from the City of North Battleford to celebrate the grand opening of Eagl...
Oct 19, 2024

Battlefords Chamber earns second national accreditation; sees growth in Saskatchewan
The Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce has achieved its second accreditation, joining 73 other accredited chambers across Canada. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Linda Machniak said she has no...
Oct 08, 2024
Moe promises increased first home tax credit, return of home reno credit
A re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will make life more affordable for homeowners by introducing a permanent Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit and increasing the Saskatchewan First-Time H...
Oct 04, 2024