Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Rotary looks at creating two new splash parks
The Rotary Club of the Battlefords is looking at building two new splash parks- one in North Battleford and another in the town of Battleford. Rotary club president Randy Patrick and board member Warr...
Feb 23, 2023

La Ronge liquor permit sells for $3.27 million, highest sale yet in auction
The auction for the SLGA liquor permit for La Ronge closed Thursday at a staggering $3.27 million. The auction was due to end at 2 p.m., but a bidding war continued for more than an hour and it was fi...
Feb 23, 2023

Star Diamond showcasing gems on social media
Star Diamond is showcasing a different diamond every day on social media, throughout the month of February.The company is doing it to remind people the company has already found tens of thousands of d...
Feb 23, 2023

Northern Sask. flight company says demand overwhelming amid pilot shortage
Barry O'Brien spent last summer flying solo as the only full-time pilot at his own company.As the owner and operator of Voyage Air, O'Brien said he'd like to employ four full-time pilots in addition t...
Feb 23, 2023

'Lesser of two evils': La Ronge council votes to bid up to $1.25 million for SLGA permit
In spite of efforts from local residents to stop La Ronge council from pursuing the purchase of the SLGA liquor license, all members in attendance voted to proceed. In specific, town council with the ...
Feb 17, 2023

'New grounds for the town': La Ronge council to pursue purchase of local SLGA liquor permit
La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski said the municipality's pursuit to purchase the local liquor license from the province would bring the town a profitable revenue stream if successful."I think just everybod...
Feb 15, 2023

Free legal advice on sexual harassment receives positive and negative feedback
An offer of free legal advice to those who experienced sexual harassment in the workplace has been met with positive reviews, but unfortunately, some negative comments have also been fired its way.The...
Feb 14, 2023

Rehab contract sparks fresh battle between veterans and the Liberal government
OTTAWA - A multimillion-dollar contract between Ottawa and a private company around the provision of mental and physical health services for veterans is sparking a new fight between the Liberal govern...
Feb 12, 2023

Travel agents busy after Christmas season debacle
Travel agents have had a chance to rest since the Christmas season air travel debacle that saw flights cancelled across Canada.Terry Kaszas, general manager of travel services for CAA Saskatchewan, sa...
Feb 11, 2023

Sask. man looking to increase interest in coloured gem cutting
A Saskatoon man is hoping to teach more people how to cut coloured gems to revive the industry in the province.Ryan Ross' story started out like a lot of others, he was let go from his job at the begi...
Feb 10, 2023