Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Big game draw set to open May 1
Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month.The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected t...
Apr 28, 2020 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (submitted photo/Parks Canada)

Big game draw set to open May 1
Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month. The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected ...
Apr 28, 2020

Melfort Golf and Country Club expects to open on first day permitted as part of 'Re-Open Saskatchewan'
The Melfort Golf and Country Club will be part of the provincial government's phase one of the 'Re-Open Saskatchewan' plan."It'll be restricted golf," General Manager Kevin Ryhorchuk said. "But at lea...
Apr 28, 2020 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Town of Nipawin presents plan to re-open Town Office
The Town of Nipawin held their Regular Council Meeting on Monday, and there was talk of re-opening, whether it be the economy, or the town itself.The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down numerous businesse...
Apr 28, 2020 Nipawin's Town Office is set to re-open to the public on May 4. (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Critical milestone reached at Project Falcon diamond site
A major milestone has been reached at the massive diamond exploration project at Fort la Corne east of Prince Albert.Star Diamond Corporation is confirming the start up of the long-awaited processing ...
Apr 27, 2020 The big Lego set. Last year, mechanical engineer Emma Kirk oversaw the re-assembly of 117,000 components that make up the Bulk Sampling Processing Plant. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

'The anxiousness is gone': Melfort Trade Alliance happy with Re-Open Saskatchewan
The past month during the COVID-19 pandemic has been filled with peaks and valleys for small business owners.On March 22, Melfort Trade Alliance President Tyler Fahlman expressed how frightening it wa...
Apr 27, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Mayor of Melfort outlines financial challenges faced due to COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic's economic fallout has been difficult for municipalities, according to the mayor of Melfort.Rick Lang said municipalities can't budget for a deficit, and in theory cannot run a d...
Apr 25, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort MLA reacts to Re-Open Saskatchewan plan
Melfort's Member of the Legislative Assembly is standing behind Premier Scott Moe's Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.Todd Goudy said to this point Scott Moe has done a great job, especially with so many peop...
Apr 24, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort's mayor welcomes news of province's Re-Open Saskatchewan plan
The mayor of Melfort is weighing in on the provincial government's Re-Open Saskatchewan plan during the COVID-19 pandemic.The document, released April 23, outlines the government's plan to re-open bus...
Apr 23, 2020 (File photo/Aaron Schulze)

Humboldt businesses are cautious but 'ready to go' ahead of Re-Open Saskatchewan
Businesses in Saskatchewan have a roadmap as to when they can re-open, and it has the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce excited.The Re-Open Saskatchewan plan was unveiled by the provincial government on Th...
Apr 23, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).