Business & Economy

Melfort Trade Alliance holds annual general meeting, elects new board

The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) elected a new board at their annual general meeting on Tuesday night and are one step closer to becoming a Chamber of Commerce.MTA President Tyler Fahlman told northea...

Oct 28, 2020

Possible COVID-19 exposures in Sask. communities

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting Saskatchewan residents of possible recent COVID-19 exposures in businesses in the province including Prince Albert and Shellbrook. The following are...

Oct 23, 2020

'First guys out:' western Canadian air tanker fleet busy despite drop in wildfires

RED DEER, Alta. - A family-run company providing air-tanker support to control menacing wildfires in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Yukon is a little less busy these days, but it has nothing ...

Oct 19, 2020

Owner of Vik Construction hoping to bring business knowledge to Nipawin council

A Nipawin business owner is looking to bring another view to town council if elected in the upcoming municipal election.Stacey Vik, the owner of Vik Construction in Nipawin, said he wants to act on th...

Oct 17, 2020

Alberta invests $10M in innovative biorefinery

LACOMBE, AB – It's a substantial economic boost coming for the central Alberta region. The provincial government announced Thursday that it is providing $10 million from the Technology Innovatio...

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Nipawin's deputy fire chief looking for seat on town council

The Town of Nipawin has 10 people vying for seats on council in the upcoming election, including Bruce Pihowich.Pihowich moved back to the community in the 1980s and worked in the heavy commercial ind...

Oct 14, 2020

Renew U Fitness to open women's only private training studio in Melfort Wellness Centre

A local certified personal trainer is opening a private training studio for women in the Melfort Wellness Centre.Britt Meyers began Renew U Fitness a few years as an online platform with online challe...

Oct 14, 2020

'I'm going to enjoy it': Melfort City Manager embarking on new venture at Elk Ridge Resort

From city manager to managing partner.That's the case for Melfort's city manager Ryan Danberg who is part of the eight-person group, Route2 SK Inc. that recently bought Elk Ridge Resort. Danberg is se...

Oct 13, 2020

Boreal Heartland inks deal with Federated Co-op to sell northern tea blends

A co-branding agreement between Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) and Air Ronge's Boreal Heartland Herbal Products will allow northern Saskatchewan-sourced teas to be sold throughout Western Canada. ...

Oct 07, 2020

Rebuild underway at Bloomfield's Resort that was destroyed by fire last year

After a devastating fire last December, the rebuild of Bloomfield's Bay Resort at Deschambault Lake is underway.Owner Gary Bloomfield told northeastNOW the rebuild will include the restaurant and stor...

Oct 06, 2020