Business & Economy

Northern Saskatchewan continuing to see strong job growth

Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan are seeing an increase in job numbers for the sixth straight month. That's according to Statistics Canada which released its monthly labour force update on Frid...

Nov 05, 2021

Wage increases planned for child-care workers in Saskatchewan

Early childhood educators (ECE) in Saskatchewan are getting a raise.The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced Wednesday they're giving qualified child-care workers a wage increase of up to ...

Nov 03, 2021

Battlefords produce some trick r' treaters, huge Halloween retail

While some hesitation around COVID-19 remained for many residents, Halloween spirit was much more present in the Battlefords this October than in 2020.Several retail outlets told battlefordsNOW that t...

Nov 03, 2021

MGBHLM becomes second largest shareholder in North Battleford Comfort Inn and Suites

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation announced at a special signing ceremony Monday it has purchased shares in the North Battleford Comfort Inn and Suites, and is now the seco...

Nov 01, 2021

Summer Games potential for massive impact in Lloydminster, region

A pandemic took away the border city's biggest opportunity to host the province in years, but as restrictions lift, a new boost of excitement for the future is back.Lloydminster is the host city of th...

Oct 29, 2021

Lloydminster to host 2024 Sask Summer Games

The City of Lloydminster will get another shot at hosting the Summer Games in Saskatchewan.The Border City was announced as the host of the 2024 Games earlier today, with members of the previous host ...

Oct 28, 2021

Miracle Treat Day sees smiles, funds raised for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

It was a great day for ice cream.Thursday served as the 19th annual, Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen locations across Saskatchewan. Involving tasty treats for a good cause, 100 per cent of proceeds f...

Oct 28, 2021

Could right to disconnect legislation happen in Saskatchewan?

Work doesn't always stop on weekends or after working hours in the digital age, as many employees are always connected to their job via their phones. In Ontario, legislation may be on the way to help ...

Oct 27, 2021

Linda Machniak honoured for 20 years of service with Battlefords Chamber of Commerce

Linda Machniak, chief operating officer with the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating 20 years of service this year.She was one of the Saskatchewan chambers representatives honoured with th...

Oct 25, 2021

Northern Saskatchewan near the top of list for recent job growth in Canada

Some of the best job growth in the country is happening in Northern Saskatchewan.According to Statistics Canada, around 1,800 positions were added in Prince Albert and other communities last month.Thi...

Oct 22, 2021