Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Cameco announces return to production at Cigar Lake uranium mine
Cameco has announced the 230 workers evacuated from their Cigar Lake uranium mine because of the Briggs fire can return to the site.According to a media release Sunday, the company is in the process o...
Jul 04, 2021

Heat, dry conditions taking toll on crops in Saskatchewan
The heat wave in Saskatchewan is having a major impact on crops in the province.In its weekly crop report, the Ministry of Agriculture said producers around the province need rain to improve crop and ...
Jun 30, 2021

North Stars AGM features reflection on lost season, renewed optimism for 2021-22
The Battlefords North Stars held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Monday evening, to discuss the team's outlook both financially and otherwise moving forward, following an unprecedented 2020-21 seas...
Jun 29, 2021

SaskTel increases investment in fibre optic broadband technology
SaskTel is doubling its efforts to put fibre optic broadband technology into rural Saskatchewan.The Crown corporation announced Friday it was putting $50 million into its Rural Fibre Initiative, incre...
Jun 26, 2021

North Stars AGM to take place Monday
The Battlefords North Stars will be hosting their team's annual general meeting (AGM) Mon., June 28 at the Gold Eagle Lodge in North Battleford. Taking place at 7 p.m., the meeting is a chance to refl...
Jun 23, 2021

CUplex offers return of indoor sports, increased capacity among latest updates this week
It is an exciting time for those looking to stay active this summer at North Battleford's Credit Union CUplex.As of this week, the Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre and NationsWest Field House have bot...
Jun 21, 2021

Many businesses to continue practising COVID-19 measures even after restrictions lifted: Chamber of Commerce
Once COVID restrictions are completely lifted, the business community doesn't think it's going to be a return to normal right away.The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce recently released results of a s...
Jun 20, 2021

Most businesses ready for Step 3 changes
Business owners in Saskatchewan are eager for Step 3 of Saskatchewan's Reopening Roadmap, while also prepared for a gradual adjustment.The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce recently surveyed the provin...
Jun 17, 2021

Chamber Business Golf Challenge to take place Friday
A number of local businesses from the community will be making their way to Jackfish Lodge Golf and Conference Centre Friday, for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce annual Chamber Business Golf Chall...
Jun 17, 2021

Restaurants preparing for lifting of restrictions
As Saskatchewan nears Step two of its Reopening Roadmap, restaurants have tempered excitement in preparing for a boost in attendance.On June 20, capacity limits will be lifted for restaurants and bars...
Jun 15, 2021