Business & Economy

Humboldt Chamber asking public to be patient, understanding with COVID-19 changes

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives in countless ways.That includes local business owners, who have had to implement changes and restrictions to ensure the safety of staff and customers...

Jun 25, 2020

WestJet to lay off more than 3,300 workers under restructuring plan

WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it will permanently lay off 3,333 employees as part of a major restructuring amid the coronavirus pandemic that has devastated the travel industry.The company plans to conso...

Jun 25, 2020

Cineplex, Landmark Cinemas to reopen their doors in Saskatchewan July 3

Sonic The Hedgehog, Jumanji, and Birds of Prey characters will all be waiting inside movie theatres next Friday, three months after both Cineplex and Landmark Cinemas had to close their doors.While mo...

Jun 25, 2020

U of S outlines modified approach to P.A. fall semester

It appears most students will have to wait until at least the new calendar year to enjoy the physical reality of the new, single University of Saskatchewan campus in Prince Albert's downtown. However,...

Jun 25, 2020

Alberta reinstating environmental monitoring in industry, oilpatch on July 15

EDMONTON - Alberta industries, including the oilpatch, will resume environmental monitoring and reporting in three weeks. The Alberta government and its energy regulator have each issued ord...

Jun 23, 2020

Unifor members ratify refinery deal

It took 196 days locked out and the vote of 730 workers but finally the deal is done.Unifor Local 594 members have ratified a tentative agreement with the Co-op refinery.In a news release, the union w...

Jun 22, 2020

Cornerstone, Horizon and Plainsview Credit Union members vote in favour of merger

The merger of Cornerstone, Horizon and Plainsview Credit Unions is a go.Members of all three institutions voted in favour of a merger in an online and in-branch vote held last week.Cornerstone members...

Jun 22, 2020

Opening night for Jubilee drive-in movie theatre at Manitou Beach

Capacity will be reduced but the Jubilee Drive-in movie theatre at Manitou Beach will open their gates this evening.Drive-ins were given the green light to open on May 17th by the provincial governmen...

Jun 19, 2020

Humboldt Chamber holds Mark of Excellence Awards over Facebook Live

The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Mark of Excellence Awards on Thursday, June 18.Things were a bit different than usual, however as the awards were held on Facebook Live as...

Jun 19, 2020

Melfort Dynasty Theatres opening for popcorn sales this weekend

While the big screen won't be lighting up just yet, Dynasty Theatres Melfort will open its concession for those wanting movie theatre popcorn to take home.The theatre, like many other businesses, were...

Jun 19, 2020