Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Countdown to eating out, but forget the buffet
Prince Albert restaurant owners are signaling a degree of relief as they start planning seating and table layouts for the re-opening of their main doors on June 8. However, the fact they won't be able...
May 25, 2020
Gathering limits make a 'great time to be building a pipeline:' Alberta minister
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them. Sonya Savage made the comment Friday in a podcast hosted ...
May 25, 2020
Northeast restaurants excited but concerned over 'unclear' Phase Three protocols
For over two months, Saskatchewan restaurants and bars have relied on take out and delivery to keep their businesses afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.On May 21, the provincial government announced ...
May 24, 2020
Tisdale, Nipawin town offices open to the public once again
A couple of local Town Offices have decided to re-open their doors to the public.As of Thursday, May 21, both the Tisdale and Nipawin Town Offices are open once again, but with numerous restrictions i...
May 21, 2020
SaskTel breaks record for wireless internet use on Victoria Day
Victoria Day was not only a holiday for many, it was the holiday when SaskTel customers broke an all time wireless internet data usage record.May 18, 2020, customers used more than 170 terabytes of da...
May 21, 2020
Local business excited to fully re-open after COVID-19 closure
A number of local businesses have re-opened after the launch of the second phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan.That includes Assaly's Diamond & Fine Jewellery Boutique in Melfort, which closed ...
May 19, 2020
Provincial government announces local highway infrastructure improvements
A number of local highway infrastructure programs have been announced for the 2020-2021 construction season.The provincial government announced a $300 million highways stimulus package earlier this we...
May 15, 2020
Fort à la Corne wildfire doubles in size
The wildfire burning in the Fort la Corne Forest east of Prince Albert doubled in size overnight. It was estimated at 5,303 hectares.The fire started May 8 but jumped a guard Thursday fanned by high w...
May 15, 2020
Melody Motors donating hundreds of face shields to various businesses
Melody Motors in Melfort is helping local businesses and organizations with personal protective equipment as the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan continues to move forward.After Ford started making face shie...
May 14, 2020
Bank of Canada warns in report of business, household debt from COVID-19
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada says there are signs in the country's financial markets that suggest concern about the ability of companies to weather the COVID-19 economic crisis. The central bank has sp...
May 14, 2020