Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Province, instructors see surge in gun licensing courses
It started when Justin Trudeau resigned as prime minister and started to grow as more global events unfolded. Tim Thiessen, the president and owner of Saskatchewan Firearm Safety Training said the rea...
Apr 01, 2025
Judge rejects Hudson’s Bay proposal in creditor protection case
An Ontario judge rejected a Hudson's Bay restructuring agreement Saturday evening, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership.In a written decision issued Sa...
Mar 30, 2025
Sask. is keeping 54 U.S.A. alcohol brands made in Canada
The province said due to concerns they heard about their announcement on Friday banning certain alcohol products, they've decided on a new approach - focusing on removing U.S.-produced alcohol.The Sas...
Mar 24, 2025

Hardware handed out at Mel-Bex Awards in Melfort
Local businesses and community leaders were honoured over the weekend at the annual Mel-Bex Awards. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) organized the business awards gala at the CJV...
Mar 24, 2025

'Give it a chance': Tariffs offer opportunity for local flavours to shine
With event goers sipping on their Tom Collins drinks and chatting among themselves, Sagar Chhabra said it's an exciting time to be in the beverage world. "This will keep an eye open to the market to s...
Mar 21, 2025

Goudy, George react to provincial budget
The provincial government tabled the 2025-26 budget this week, and there has been positive reaction from a local MLA and mayor on what the document entailed. MELFORT MLA TODD GOUDY Melfort's MLA belie...
Mar 21, 2025

Navigating tariffs and trash talk, paNOW hosts political science panel
In light of ever-changing tariff threats, an upcoming federal election and a change in Canada's relationship with its American neighbour, the team at paNOW wanted to get two takes on these issues, bot...
Mar 21, 2025

'Nothing for Northern Saskatchewan': McPhail reacts to provincial budget
"All I can say there is nothing for Northern Saskatchewan." Those are the words of Cumberland NDP MLA Jordan McPhail when asked for his reaction about the 2025-2026 provincial budget released on Wedne...
Mar 19, 2025

MGBHLM announces new memorial, updates reconciliation efforts at Battleford Industrial School
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is advancing its reconciliation initiatives at The Ridge, the former site of the Battleford Industrial School, with plans for a new memo...
Mar 19, 2025

'Don't fall for this': Moe says his likeness being used in crypto scam
No, Premier Scott Moe is not endorsing cryptocurrency. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) issued a warning people about a scam claiming the premier was lending his nam...
Mar 15, 2025