Business & Economy

Melfort Trade Alliance hopes to continue its momentum into 2020

The Melfort Trade Alliance had a busy 2019, with plenty of changes.The upcoming year is also expected to be a busy one for the organization.Treasurer Tara Muntain told northeastNOW the organization's ...

Dec 23, 2019 The Melfort Trade Alliance continues its effort to represent businesses in the Melfort area. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Year in Review: Diamond exploration progresses east of P.A.

A project that has been decades in the making and which has the potential to create many hundreds of jobs, saw some significant movement in 2019. However, the parties behind the Fort la Corne diamond ...

Dec 21, 2019 This aerial image shows the construction of the bulk sampling plant where the huge bags of kimberlite samples (in top of image) will be processed to get an idea of the quantity and quality of diamonds in the sample. (Star Diamond Corp.)

Auction completed for new Melfort liquor outlet

The auction for the Melfort retail liquor store permit was by far the most expensive of the five permits auctioned off recently.The auction was held through McDougall Bay auctioneers, and closed Dec. ...

Dec 17, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

'I think it's great for the retail market': Edibles and related products could be be in shops soon

Some different cannabis products could be hitting shelves very soon.The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Monday, Dec. 16 that products such as edibles, extracts, and topicals could be available...

Dec 16, 2019 Homestead Cannabis. (submitted photo)

Cornerstone, Horizon, and Plainsview Credit Unions discussing merger

A local credit union is in merger talks with two additional financial institutions.Cornerstone Credit Union, with branches in Archerwill, Rose Valley, Tisdale, and Wynyard, is in amalgamation discussi...

Dec 16, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan residents to see power bills rise; SaskPower warns about phone scam

Saskatchewan residents will be paying more for power in the new year.The carbon tax is set to increase Jan. 1 from $20 a tonne to $30. SaskPower spokesperson Joel Cherry explained what the increase wi...

Dec 13, 2019 The Crown-owned power company says bills are set to climb and warning residents about a phone scam. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

McShannock named new EDO in Tisdale

The town of Tisdale has hired a new economic development officer.Long-time local business owner Greg McShannock was selected as the successful candidate.The co-owner of the Dairy Queen in Tisdale told...

Dec 13, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Rosthern business helping save endangered animals and plants

The prairie landscape is one of the most altered landscapes in North America and its home to a variety of species that are on the verge on extinction. A Rosthern cidery owner has found a creative way ...

Dec 13, 2019 Prairie Sentinel Bottlewords Owner, Keith Jorgenson (left) and Jordan Ignatiuk with Nature Saskatchewan. (Submitted Photo/ Keith Jorgenson)

Major fur trade event set for Prince Albert

Furs from many of the hundreds of trappers across the North will head to market in Prince Albert on Saturday for the Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association (NSTA) Fur Table. Organizers of the even...

Dec 12, 2019 An image of fur being assessed and valued for market. (NSTA Facebook)

Canada-US lumber trade dispute simmers on

The long-standing softwood lumber trade dispute between Canada and the US is far from over and local companies continue to face economic challenges, while the MP for Desneth -Missinippi-Churchill Rive...