Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Cornerstone, Horizon and Plainsview Credit Union boards approve business case to merge
The proposed merger of Cornerstone, Horizon and Plainsview Credit Unions has taken another step forward.The board of directors for all three institutions have approved the business case to proceed wit...
May 13, 2020
Legal questions on northern lockdown as some relaxations are pondered
A leading Saskatchewan lawyer is questioning the legality of the government's lockdown of the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD) to help combat the spread of COVID-19. As the weather...
May 13, 2020
Airbnb properties a growing problem for Candle Lake, says report
Citing numerous concerns related to Airbnb properties operating in the community and surrounding area, the Resort Village of Candle Lake council is re-visiting discussions around what regulations, if ...
May 13, 2020
Complaints about 'arbitrary' nature of lockdown boundary
There's increasing frustration for some people who are unable to get to communities for leisure purposes within the large Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD), which is currently under...
May 12, 2020
Board of Trade Award Gala to be aired on Facebook
An opportunity to experience a gala event from the comfort of your living room.The Carrot River Board of Trade's Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala can be viewed on their Facebook page tonight.Com...
May 08, 2020 Last year's awards gala. (Submitted/Miranda Blaber)
Melfort residents advised garage and yard sales are not permitted due to COVID-19
A spring and summer tradition for many will not be happening just yet.Garage and yard sales are not yet permitted in Melfort due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A news release from the City said the sales a...
May 07, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Northern fishers seek aid as COVID-19 shuts down market
The fishing industry across northern Saskatchewan is facing an uncertain year because of COVID-19. With restaurants closed there are no orders of their product coming in, hundreds of livelihoods are i...
May 06, 2020
Major stimulus plan for Sask. COVID-19 recovery
Premier Scott Moe has unveiled a major spending program as part of plans to rebound from the huge economic hit of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will see the spending of an additional $2 billion over and a...
May 06, 2020 Premier Scott Moe (file photo/CKOM)
Prince Albert business reimagines the door handle
Necessity is the mother of invention, and a local locksmith shop has created a device that allows people to open doors in a new way.Manager at Prince Albert based Accra Lock Burgess Vatamaniuck, expla...
May 06, 2020 A Prince Albert locksmith shop is offering a new product to its customers to help reduce contact with others. (Accra Lock/ Facebook)
Melfort optometrist resumes business amid first phase of Re-Open Sask. plan
A number of local businesses and services are once again open and available with the launch of Phase One of the government's Re-Open Saskatchewan plan on Monday.That includes previously restricted med...
May 06, 2020 The reception area at FYI Doctors in Melfort after their re-opening. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)