Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Humboldt Historic Campground delaying opening due to COVID-19
The Humboldt Historic Campground won't be opening on its traditional May long weekend this year due to COVID-19.Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brent Fitzpatrick said the decision was ...
Apr 07, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Melfort and District Museum asking residents to provide info, pics of downtown businesses
The Melfort and District Museum is tackling another project, and they are looking for the public's help.The museum is looking for new and old Melfort business, street pictures and information for thei...
Apr 07, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Premier Kenney predicts 25 per cent unemployment in Alberta due to COVID-19
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has a grim prediction for workers in his province.He says there may well be 25 per cent unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.He has told an energy i...
Apr 07, 2020
Rio Tinto denies allegations in diamond project dispute
Mining giant Rio Tinto has formally responded to claims by its partner Star Diamond Corp. that it breached their options agreement, racked up excessive costs, and failed to share information about the...
Apr 07, 2020 Rio Tinto's huge trench cutter rig seen before its vertical deployment at Project Falcon east of Prince Albert. The mining giant denies all allegations made by its partner Star Diamond. (file photo/Star Diamond Corp.)
'The best honey in the province': Rebellion Brewery latest seasonal highlighted by honey from Tisdale
Rebellion Brewing in Regina has released a new batch of beer, and it features some local ingredients."Hoppy Pollinator" is the latest seasonal batch created by the brewery and one of it's main ingredi...
Apr 06, 2020 (Submitted Photo/Rebellion Brewing)
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs take ownership, open Nipawin's first cannabis store
It took nearly a year and a half after its initial targeted opening date, but Nipawin's first cannabis store opened on Saturday.FN Cannabis Co. is on First Ave W is also the first cannabis store owned...
Apr 05, 2020 The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs opened their first cannabis store in Nipawin, under an Indigenous themed brand (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
COVID-19 prompts slowdown at diamond exploration project
The legal dispute between Rio Tinto and its partners Star Diamond Corp., at the huge diamond exploration project east of Prince Albert has not stopped operations. However, the COVID-19 situation has r...
Apr 04, 2020 This aerial image shows the construction of the Bulk Sampling Plant where the huge bags of kimberlite samples (in top of image) are being processed to get an idea of the quantity and quality of diamonds in the sample. (Star Diamond Corp.)
Melfort grocery stores noticing different trends as COVID-19 progresses in Saskatchewan
While it may seem people rushing to grocery stores because of COVID-19 have slowed down in Saskatchewan, but that doesn't mean people should be taking restrictions less seriously.One local grocery has...
Apr 03, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Local campaign to feed kids during COVID-19 pandemic
A local grocer is participating in a campaign aimed at giving kids easier access to school meal supports during the COVID-19 pandemic.Save-On-Foods, part of the Jim Pattison Group, has committed $500,...
Apr 03, 2020 (Save-On-Foods)
Prince Albert MP joins colleagues in call for tax relief
Prince Albert's member of Parliament is joining his provincial colleagues in calling for the federal government to pause the carbon tax.Saskatchewan's 14 Conservative Party MPs sent a signed letter to...
Apr 02, 2020 Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is calling for the federal government to suspend the carbon tax. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)