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Building permits down for April in North Battleford

Building permits down for April in North Battleford

Building permits are down in North Battleford not only for the month of April but the year as well.
Federal deficits could hit nearly $200 billion over next 5 years

Federal deficits could hit nearly $200 billion over next 5 years

The Trudeau government believes significant increases in government spending drives economic growth
No surprises in speech from the throne

No surprises in speech from the throne

The new session of the legislature opened Tuesday in Regina with the speech from the throne. The speech, delivered by Lt. Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield, did not feature any surprises.
Tanker fire disrupts traffic

Tanker fire disrupts traffic

A semi-tanker fire near the intersection of Highway 3 and Highway 17 at about 3 p.m. Tuesday disrupted traffic. At one point highways were closed and later reduced to one lane.
New legislature opens with Speech from the Throne

New legislature opens with Speech from the Throne

This week the 28th session of the Saskatchewan legislature got under way.
Why U.S. doctors are calling for Canadian-style medicare

Why U.S. doctors are calling for Canadian-style medicare

And why a B.C. court case challenging our single-payer health system threatens to ramp up Canadian costs and decrease accessibility of care
A-Grade Dynamic Dividend Fund a first-quartile performer

A-Grade Dynamic Dividend Fund a first-quartile performer

The FundGrade A-rated Dynamic Dividend Fund looks to provide investors with a stable stream of income. The fund’s managers look for what they believe to be best-in-class companies that pay a sustainable dividend and have the potential for growth.
Think food prices are high? Get ready for higher

Think food prices are high? Get ready for higher

Growing demand for 'organic' or 'natural' products will only increase the cost of food further, and reduce farm productivity
Special city levy sought for Sask Hospital furniture and equipment

Special city levy sought for Sask Hospital furniture and equipment

Prairie North Regional Health Authority was before North Battleford's Planning Committee Monday with a major funding request.
Do Drop In executives receive gifts of appreciation

Do Drop In executives receive gifts of appreciation

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