Business & Economy

Interac services 'fully available' again after Rogers outage

Interac says its services are fully available again after debit transactions were halted by a widespread Rogers network outage impacting mobile and network services across much of Canada.Interac issue...

Jul 09, 2022

Canada lost 43K jobs in June while Sask. unemployment rate drops

The Canadian economy recorded a loss in jobs for the first time since January while the unemployment rate dropped to another record low. In its latest labour force survey released Friday, Statistics C...

Jul 08, 2022

Widespread Rogers outage affects 911 calls, passport offices

A widespread network outage from Rogers Communications Inc. has left many customers without mobile and internet service Friday morning and is causing problems for police, radio broadcasters and Servic...

Jul 08, 2022

Lloydminster finalist to host Dallas Smith concert

The Border City is a possible destination for a fall concert featuring Country music star Dallas Smith.Lloydminster is one of four Western Canadian finalists on track to host the concert presented by ...

Jul 08, 2022

Fuel prices start to drop in northern Sask.

Looks like gas prices are starting to drop in parts of northern Saskatchewan.According to GasBuddy, at least two stations in Prince Albert are sitting at 189.9 c/litre as of Thursday morning, a drop o...

Jul 07, 2022

$30 million gas line expansion planned between Choiceland and Smeaton

Construction on an expanded gas transmission line between Choiceland and Smeaton is planned to start next summer at a cost of $30 million. The new pipe will run for 23 kilometres and increase the amou...

Jul 05, 2022

Construction begins on Kinistin reserve family resource centre

The Tikinagan Centre will be at the heart of the Kinistin reserve, located roughly 40 kilometres southeast of Melfort. Tikinagan means 'cradleboard' in Cree. The 8,571 square foot building will house ...

Jul 01, 2022

Brief relief at the pumps as gas prices dip before long weekend

It was a sight many people were waiting for early Tuesday morning: relief at the gas pumps.For the first time in weeks, gas was under $2 per litre at a number of stations.Saskatchewan will not be the ...

Jun 28, 2022

BBEX Awards returns to in-person this November

Nomination season for the 2022 Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards is here.The 28th edition of the annual event is set for Nov. 9 at the Dekker Centre, which will see the awards return to a ...

Jun 25, 2022

Battlefords Chamber meets with North Battleford Administration

As economic forecasts remain uncertain, the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is focused on making improvements at home with local government.During Tuesday's meeting, the Chamber welcomed Jennifer Neis...

Jun 22, 2022