Business & Economy

Small business confidence in Saskatchewan drops in January: CFIB

Small business owners in Saskatchewan are feeling less optimistic despite potential changes to Saskatchewan's COVID-19 rules.This comes from the latest Business Barometer from the Canadian Federation ...

Jan 31, 2022

Battleford to host Food Truck Festival in August

The Town of Battleford is planning to host a food truck festival this year in the hopes that it will become an annual event in the community.Council passed the motion to begin planning for the Food Tr...

Jan 27, 2022

Battlefords Agricultural Society planning event with country singer Jaydee Bixby

The Battlefords Agricultural Society is thrilled to be back in the saddle again, heading into the year with a number of events on the roster.General manager Jocelyn Ritchie said COVID-19 protocols wil...

Jan 26, 2022

Chamber welcomes new chair and new branding at ceremony

It was an exciting time for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Tuesday when incoming chair Derek Schmidt was welcomed into his new role. The 116th Annual Induction Ceremony was a hybrid ceremony this...

Jan 25, 2022

Local business owners, economists worried following latest inflation report

Some staggering inflation numbers were released earlier this week, and some are worried about how big the impact will be.In its monthly report released Wednesday, Statistics Canada showed the Consumer...

Jan 20, 2022

Gas prices remain high in the Battlefords, Meadow Lake

Driving continues to serve as a much larger expense than in recent years for the Battlefords and surrounding area.Gas prices remain above $1.36 a litre in most stations in surrounding municipalities, ...

Jan 19, 2022

CPCA tentative schedule features Prince Albert, Meadow Lake, Battlefords

The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association is preparing for the 2022 season, with a tentative schedule in place.Barring changes, the CPCA tour begins in Prince Albert from June 3-5. Competition ...

Jan 18, 2022

Battlefords members get loan extension, new rapid test distribution

Businesses in Saskatchewan have a slight extension on when it comes to loan payments.The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program, provides interest-free, partially forgivable loans to small b...

Jan 17, 2022

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce set for 116th annual luncheon

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the New Year with its annual Chair's Luncheon.Scheduled for Jan. 25, the event is running for the 116th straight year and marks a change in leadershi...

Jan 11, 2022

Oil Can Charlie's opens new location in Battleford

Motorists needing automotive work have a new option to start the week, particularly for those on the south side of the river.Oil Can Charlie's Ltd. officially opened a second location in the Town of B...

Jan 10, 2022