Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Business owners brace for proof of vaccine implementation
Providing proof of vaccination has begun for specific businesses in the Battlefords.Rachel Lee, owner of the Beaver Grill Express, said most people coming in to the building have been ready for the ch...
Oct 01, 2021

Biggest concern is abuse of employees, says Hospitality Saskatchewan as vaccine passport system begins
It's the first workday for the hospitality sector under Saskatchewan's new proof-of-vaccination requirements.As of Friday, a number of businesses must check customers for proof of vaccination or a neg...
Oct 01, 2021

Sask. no longer lowest minimum wage in Canada
Minimum wage earners in Saskatchewan received a raise on Friday.The province's minimum wage bumps up to $11.81 per hour, an increase of 36 cents.At $11.75 per hour, New Brunswick now has the lowest mi...
Oct 01, 2021

Questions linger for Sask. business owners ahead of vaccine passport implementation
When the Saskatchewan government announced vaccine passports would be required at various establishments and businesses, the first thought that came to Tracy Read's mind was how she was going to carry...
Sep 27, 2021

‘Under a crunch’: Hospitality industry prepares for vaccine passports
With less than a week to go until the vaccine passport system goes into effect throughout Saskatchewan, the hospitality industry is still trying to figure out how it will work.Hospitality Saskatchewan...
Sep 23, 2021

2021 BBEX awards event postponed
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is announcing this year's Battlefords Business Excellence Awards [BBEX] event is being postponed due to the impact from the COVID-19 situation.Chief operating offic...
Sep 22, 2021

Mixed reaction in Battlefords to election outcome
Local community leaders and advocates are hopeful the needs of business and the community will see more support, following this week's federal election results. The Town of Battleford's Mayor Ames Les...
Sep 22, 2021

Restaurants concerned over the impact of provincial restrictions
Thursday's announcement that Saskatchewan is bringing back its mask mandate immediately, and proof of vaccinations soon, was a sobering moment for the province- especially for affected businesses like...
Sep 18, 2021

Battlefords farmers markets reporting positive sales over summer
Battlefords area farmers markets are reporting a good response from the community attending this year's markets, as more people continue to stay close to home and shop local. This was the first summer...
Sep 17, 2021

Annual Ears and Beers Fundraiser to return to Battlefords Friday
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will hold their sixth annual Ears and Beers Fundraiser, Friday, Sept. 17 at the Battleford Legion Hall.One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for ...
Sep 15, 2021