Business & Economy

Star Diamond officially names own diamonds using Cree word

The Name Our Diamonds contest from Star Diamond Corporation has concluded and the company has its winner.Kwtin is the winning brand name. It's derived from the Cree language and translates into "north...

Oct 31, 2023

Young Canadians more anxious about debt, more likely to miss a bill payment: Equifax

Equifax Canada says young Canadians are more anxious about their personal debt and more likely to have missed a bill payment this year. In a survey conducted in September, the agency says 36 per cent ...

Oct 30, 2023

Spring construction planned for McIlvenna Bay mine

A planned copper and zinc mine in northeast Saskatchewan is set to start construction in the spring with production planned for 2025. David Bernier, one of Foran Mining's advisors, spoke at a Prince A...

Oct 26, 2023

Tatchell Family to be inducted into Battlefords' Business Hall of Fame

It will be a proud day for The Tatchell Family as they will be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame at this year's Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards gala. The Battlefords and District C...

Oct 23, 2023

Business climate good in Battlefords, chamber says

It's time once again to shine the spotlight on small businesses in the Battlefords as the area joins hundreds of others across the country to celebrate Small Business Week. For nearly five decades, th...

Oct 18, 2023

By the numbers: Five years of legal pot in Sask.

Five years ago, acquiring cannabis anywhere in Canada required either a prescription or a back-alley transaction.But today, stopping by a local pot shop to peruse pre-rolled joints or THC edibles is n...

Oct 17, 2023

Canada’s annual inflation falls to 3.8 per cent in September, grocery prices rise more slowly

Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to 3.8 per cent in September as prices for a range of goods and services rise more slowly, including durable goods and grocery prices.Statistics Canada released i...

Oct 17, 2023

Uranium exploration company signs agreement to ensure sustainable future for Athabasca Basin

A company in the business of discovering uranium in northern Saskatchewan has signed an exploration agreement with a non-profit organization that protects the lands and waters of the Athabasca Basin a...

Oct 16, 2023

P.A. career fair moves to Art Hauser Centre for first time

Each and every year it continues to grow, so much so that the annual career fair in Prince Albert needed a bigger venue.Thankfully, the Art Hauser Centre was available to house the Opening Doors to th...

Oct 12, 2023

Nominees announced for upcoming Tri-Community Awards Gala

Nominations for the upcoming Tri-Community Awards Gala have been announced. Eleven people have been nominated for the prestigious Citizen of the Year: Brandi Bell, Matthew Maurer, Christopher Merasty,...

Oct 11, 2023