Business & Economy

SIGA prepared to protect guests when allowed to re-open

While their properties across Saskatchewan are closed, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is telling patrons they will be taking precautions when they get the green light to re-open.In a ...

Apr 16, 2020 All of SIGA's casinos across Saskatchewan remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Farm group calls on Ottawa to help save food sector

The federal government is being called upon to create an emergency fund, to help assist farmers and agriculture-related businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadian Federation of Agriculture Pre...

Apr 16, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Melfort Trade Alliance hosting 'Virtual Networking Night' on Thursday

The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) is bringing local business together on Thursday... remotely of course.The MTA normally tries to hold networking nights every month, but as a result of the COVID-19 pan...

Apr 15, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Cameco commits $1 million for COVID-19 relief

Cameco has made a financial commitment to help out Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and northern communities with a $1 million COVID Relief Fund.Grants will be made available to charities, not for profits, t...

Apr 15, 2020 (file photo)

Cameco extends Cigar Lake closure due to COVID-19 concerns

Cameco will continue the temporary production suspension at its Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan as the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic persist. The company has also withdrawn ...

Apr 13, 2020 (supplied photo/Cameco)

Sask. small businesses can begin applying today for provincial aid

Saskatchewan businesses impacted by COVID-19 can begin applying for provincial aid today.Saskatchewan Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison told Gormley on Monday the government will s...

Apr 13, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Government benefits could be delayed by waiting to file income tax

A local accountant is encouraging residents to stick to the April 30th income tax deadline to avoid delays or cut-offs to any eligible benefits.Brian Rumberger with Rumberger & Fettis Accounting i...

Apr 13, 2020 (File photo/paNOW)

Local hotels feeling the effect of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a major effect on the economy, and hotels are another business feeling a reduction in revenue.Shawn Russin is the Manager of the Canalta Hotel in Melfort and sa...

Apr 13, 2020 The Canalta Hotel in Melfort has seen business drop between 25 and 30 per cent during COVID-19. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Government funding expected to ease small businesses, won't guarantee immediate rehiring

Days after the Government of Saskatchewan declared a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses in Melfort were fearful of temporarily - and even permanently - shutting down the...

Lisa Brady Apr 12, 2020 Many independent businesses in Melfort are located on Main Street (Cam Lee/northeast NOW Staff).

Post-secondary institutions adapting to current realities

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is adapting to the new realities brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak. The school has transitioned many classes to online portals. Dr. Has Malik, provost and vice president aca...

Apr 11, 2020 Saskatchewan Polytechnic is preparing for a number of possibilities going forward, (Submitted Photo/Saskatchewan Polytechnic)