Business & Economy

Lucky winner picks up trip-for-two to Jamaica in The Great Escape giveaway

She's the winner! Shelly Leite, who lives south of Battleford, was the big winner in this year's The Great Escape! giveaway contest, announced at Q98's special celebration party held at the Tropical I...

Nov 18, 2023

Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund helps fill holiday spirit

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is launching again this year to make sure families have something good to eat to celebrate the holidays. Through the program, families in need will receive Christma...

Nov 17, 2023

Legislation introduced to cut carbon tax from SaskEnergy bills

Legislation introduced in Saskatchewan on Thursday will remove Ottawa's carbon tax from SaskEnergy bills starting Jan. 1.The provincial government said the move will save Saskatchewan families an aver...

Nov 16, 2023

Vaping/smoking age increase sees mixed reaction

With the vaping and smoking age now increased from 18 years of age to 19 in Saskatchewan, some local people are saying it might partly discourage younger people from taking up the habit. Others say th...

Nov 14, 2023

Battlefords Chamber says carbon tax hurting small business

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce says there needs to be more help for small businesses with the federal carbon tax putting pressure on their bottom line. Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak said...

Nov 12, 2023

Battlefords Hotels' Association donates $10K to Twin Rivers Curling Club

Twin Rivers Curling Club received a big boost today when the Battlefords Hotels' Association stepped up with a $10,000 donation to the group. "It will help us with a lot of things - everything from [p...

Nov 09, 2023

Sask. small businesses want carbon tax axed

The war over the federal carbon tax is still brewing and now small businesses are the latest group to call for it to be removed.However, advocates for carbon pricing stand behind the policy and say ho...

Nov 09, 2023

Austin's Saddlery named Business of the Year at BBEX Awards

It was an exciting evening Wednesday when the winners of the The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's 29th annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) were announced at a special gala and ceremo...

Nov 08, 2023

Last chance to vote for Members' Choice Award at BBEX ceremony

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has released the ballots for its Members' Choice Award at the 29th annual Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards Gala on Nov. 8 at the Dekker Centre. Last ye...

Nov 02, 2023

Province makes changes to better support worker retention

Kamal Singh has invested in owning and operating 13 restaurants in Saskatchewan, four of which are found in Prince Albert. Among all his employees at least 30 to 40 of them are international hires."As...

Nov 01, 2023