Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Sask. unemployment rate drops to 4.7 per cent as province adds jobs
Saskatchewan's unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 per cent in January.The province's unemployment rate dropped from five per cent in December thanks to the addition of 12,900 new jobs last month, compar...
Feb 09, 2024

Communities across Saskatchewan see increase in home sales to start 2024
Many communities across Saskatchewan are starting 2024 on the right foot when it comes to home sales. That's according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) which released its first monthly r...
Feb 07, 2024

Union representing correctional workers frustrated with lack of movement from government
Labour unrest within the province is not limited to teachers.Members of the public service and government employees union (SGEU), which includes correctional officers, social workers and conservation ...
Feb 06, 2024

Honouring tradition: Ivan White among auctioneers inducted into the Saskatchewan Auctioneers Association Hall of Honour
Ivan White had one word when describing the feelings of being inducted into the Auction Era Hall of Honour: Awesome.The longtime member of the Saskatchewan Auctioneers Association (SAA) from North Bat...
Feb 01, 2024

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce plans 'Power Hour' event
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to host its Power Hour event this spring, an opportunity for people to ask questions of the local elected officials."It's a chat with our elected o...
Jan 31, 2024

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce inducts new chair
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce now has a new chair for its board of directors for 2024.They held their formal induction ceremony Tuesday at their offices in North Battleford as outgoing chair Kay...
Jan 31, 2024

Vape shops in Battlefords react to Feb. 1 date for age of majority change
In less than a week, young adults who use vapour or tobacco products will now have to wait an extra year before they can legally get their cravings under control.The announcement of the change in age ...
Jan 29, 2024
Sask. hospitality industry facing inhospitable circumstances
Businesses within Saskatchewan's hospitality industry have been struggling to keep plates in the air since the pandemic, but they might be facing their hardest season yet.Jim Bence, CEO of Hospitality...
Jan 27, 2024

Province to officially raise age limit on tobacco purchases on Feb. 1
The province has set a date for when changes to the age requirements for tobacco and vape purchases will come into effect.As of Feb. 1, the province will raise the minimum age for these purchases from...
Jan 25, 2024

Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club to host 2024 provincial festival
Get ready for some snow fun for the family! The Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club are gearing up to host the Provincial Snowmobile Festival on February 23 and 24.This is the first time the Ba...
Jan 19, 2024