Tag Archives: Business & Economy

UPDATE: Services restored to La Ronge internet, phone, cell services
UPDATE: Shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, SaskTel reported that all services had been restored in La Ronge, Weyakwin, Brabant Lake, Cigar Lake, Collins Bay, English Bay, Far Indian Reserve, Grandmother's...
Aug 22, 2024

Northern Sask. gold mine evacuated due to approaching wildfire
A gold mine in Northern Saskatchewan has evacuated most of its workers as an approaching wildfire is threatening the site. The Seabee Gold Mine, located roughly 125 km northeast of La Ronge, evacuated...
Aug 22, 2024
‘We don’t want to be here’: Sask. CPKC workers frustrated by rail lockout
Just hours after Canadian Pacific Kansas City locked them out of their workplaces, many rail workers were out on the picket lines early on Thursday morning in Saskatoon, pleading for the union and com...
Aug 22, 2024
$5.9 million revenue in latest Battleford financial report
The Town of Battlefords has seen a $5.9 million revenue in its recent financial reports.In the recent town council meeting, Financial Manager Tetiana Polishchuk updated the council on the latest Year-...
Aug 21, 2024
Grocery prices, Sask. economy could take a big hit in a rail dispute
The looming strike and lockout of rail workers could spell trouble for consumers and Saskatchewan's economy.The Teamsters representing workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City have served a strike noti...
Aug 21, 2024

NB EcDev to hold business meet and greets
There will be three opportunities for the business community to share their thoughts on the local situation in North Battleford. According to a news release, the Economic Development team are welcomin...
Aug 20, 2024

History in Motion draws community together in celebration of bygone era
As music of a bygone era was piped over the main street of the historical village at the Western Development Museum this past weekend, excitement in the air was palpable. Rob Cates watches Blacksmith ...
Aug 19, 2024

Annual gun show raises funds for the community
Gun enthusiasts, hunters, and other trinket collectors gather for the weekends at the 16th annual Gun & Archery, Toy Farm Equipment, Coins, Stamps & Collectable Show & Sale in Battleford t...
Aug 17, 2024

Casino applies to P.A. city hall for major expansion
The Northern Lights Casino is looking to city hall for the go ahead for a major expansion which would close to double the size of the building.Prince Albert city council will be asked on Monday to OK ...
Aug 16, 2024

New exhibit opens at WDM North Battleford
Western Development Museum North Battlefords (WDMNB) had an opening ceremony for their new J. Marjan Shone Shop Exhibit on Aug. 15 The new exhibit features the story of Jakob Marjan and his long-servi...
Aug 16, 2024