Business & Economy

Effects of COVID-19 pandemic felt by local mechanic shops

Local mechanic shops are not immune to the effects of the COVID-19 on business. While they remain open, a couple of shops in Melfort have seen things change over the past few weeks. Tyler Fahlman owns...

Glynn Brothen Apr 01, 2020 (Aaron Schulze & Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Diamond project partners seek speedy resolution of legal differences

Star Diamond Corp and Rio Tinto might not see eye-to-eye on their partnership arrangement at Project Falcon east of Prince Albert, but they are working together to try to resolve their legal differenc...

Apr 01, 2020 (file photo/Rio Tinto Exploration Canada)

'Glad to be open': Saskabuds Cannabis officially opens in Melfort

It took a lot longer than expected, but Melfort finally has its own recreational cannabis shop.Saskabuds Cannabis officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday."It feels great," said Co-owner ...

Mar 31, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Co-op applying to end the months-long refinery lockout

The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) is looking to end the lockout that began Dec. 5.It has applied to the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board to order a final offer vote for the union members.The company...

Mar 31, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

'Financial bridge': Humboldt Chamber weighs in on federal funding announcement for businesses

Humboldt's Chamber of Commerce members are likely to benefit from the federal government's announcement of funding to help businesses across Canada.On Friday, March 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a...

Mar 31, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Affinity Credit Union to close doors to public due to COVID-19

Another local credit union is making changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Affinity Credit Union is closing 47 branches across Saskatchewan to public traffic due to the virus, just days after Cornersto...

Mar 30, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

'It looked very very bleak': Melfort Trade Alliance positive after federal funding announcement

The Melfort business community is one of many communities across Canada that might benefit from the federal government's latest announcement.On Friday, March 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announce...

Mar 27, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Feds increase wage help for business amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is applauding the latest federal government move to keep businesses afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ottawa will now offer a 75 per cent wage subsi...

Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Cornerstone Credit Union urges members to avoid visiting branches

A local financial institution is taking the unusual step of asking members not to visit their branches.Cornerstone Credit Union, which has branches in Archerwill, Rose Valley, Tisdale, and Wynyard, is...

Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

BHP reduces staff, increases safety measures amid COVID-19 pandemic

The potash company behind the Jansen project has announced a number of COVID-19-related health and safety measures.BHP issued a news release March 26 to announce a range of measures at its Jansen Pota...

Mar 26, 2020 Seats blocked off on the BHP coach between Saskatoon and the Jansen Project site - only one person may sit in the clear rows. (Submitted photo/BHP)