Business & Economy

Cameco & Ukraine uranium deal expected to have positive impact across Northern Saskatchewan

Cameco will soon be providing uranium to Ukraine, a move the company believes will have a massive impact on Northern Saskatchewan's economy.They announced on Wednesday they've reached an agreement wit...

Feb 09, 2023

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce looks forward to new projects ahead

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce gave a positive report to members at Tuesday's Annual General Meeting. The organization reviewed the past year and discussed future initiatives during the luncheon ...

Feb 07, 2023

Drilling taking place in northern Sask. looking for uranium deposits

A Saskatchewan energy company will be drilling in northern Saskatchewan in an attempt to find uranium deposits.Abasca Resources Inc. has gotten permission from the provincial government to drill 14 ho...

Feb 07, 2023

Housing and affordable rent should be a human right says local professional

Following a new report on rental units in Canada, some are calling for housing rights in the country.The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its January rent report recently, showi...

Feb 01, 2023

Pressure on hospitals ‘levelling off,’ SHA executive says

The province is starting to see a plateau of respiratory illnesses now that the holidays have passed, and some demand on hospitals seems to be levelling off.That's according to Derek Miller, the Saska...

Jan 28, 2023

Demand for pilots in Canada grows as flight cancellations rise

One of the issues that may be contributing to the huge number of flight cancellations in Canada is the lack of available pilots.In 2021, there were 238 pilot licences issued in Canada, which is only h...

Jan 28, 2023

Has the troubling economy affected how you tip?

It's no surprise the financial hardships of the day have affected many people in Saskatchewan, but how much effect has it had on generosity and in particular, tipping?Whether you are at a restaurant, ...

Jan 27, 2023

Bank of Canada raises interest rate to 4.5 per cent

The Bank of Canada has announced another increase to its key interest rate.On Wednesday morning, the central bank hiked its rate by another quarter-percentage point to 4.5 per cent amid warning signs ...

Jan 25, 2023

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's new chair inducted

It was a time for new beginnings at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's chair's inductee ceremony Tuesday. Outgoing chair Derek Schmidt, of Bill and Don's Men's Wear, officially passed the gavel to ...

Jan 24, 2023

Retail Council Canada says industry trying to adapt to needs of workers, customers

After a few rough years, Canada's retail industry was able to recover in 2022.Retail sales were especially strong throughout the holiday season.But John Graham, director of government relations of the...

Jan 22, 2023