Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Nipawin Chamber officially hands over building to the town
Nearly four months of discussions regarding the Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce's building have concluded.The Nipawin Chamber announced on Wednesday, Aug. 7 that its building located near Cen...
Aug 09, 2019 The Town of Nipawin officially has possession of the former Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce building (Facebook/Nipawin & District Chamber of Commerce).
Nation sheds over 24K jobs in July, more positive data regionally
While July saw wage growth accelerate more than it has in a decade, the nation shed 24,200 jobs.The drop of 11,600 full-time positions and 12,600 part-time roles pushed Canada's unemployment rate to 5...
Aug 09, 2019 (file photo/JPBG)
Buyers market in northeast through seven months of 2019
We're over seven months into the 2019 calendar year, so it might be a good time to check up on the real estate market in the northeast region.northeastNOW spoke with three Brokers in the area and got ...
Aug 08, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
'Showing the identity of this region': Art on Main opens in Nipawin
Carmen Drapeau always wanted to open her own art centre.The owner of the recently opened Art on Main gallery and classroom in Nipawin studied graphic design in Vancouver and spent 15 years as an art a...
Aug 01, 2019 Carmen Drapeau happily holds her congratulations certificate from the Town of Nipawin to commemerate the opening of her art gallery "Art on Main." (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Flower business blossoms during summertime
Tisdale Florists has been busier than usual during the summer months, with milestones and occasions such as birthdays and weddings requiring displays."It's been really good, fun, and busy for us," Own...
Jul 31, 2019 Tisdale Florists is one flower business that has seen production increase during the summer months. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
City of Melfort looking for proposals to run Northern Lights Palace concession
The City of Melfort has put out a request for proposals to gauge interest on operating the concession at the Northern Lights Palace."We sent that out to the public thinking there could be an entrepren...
Jul 30, 2019 The Northern Lights Palace Conession serves patrons using the pool, boardroom, and arena. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Researchers study new form of super wheat
Researchers are examining ways to develop a genetically superior wheat that delivers high yields and shows more resistance to diseases and insects.The prairie wheat commissions have announced a combin...
Jul 29, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)
Municipal leaders weigh in on bridge toll issue
The question of whether to put in place a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has got people talking.Recently the City of Prince Albert announced plans to look into implementing a fee for those who use the...
Jul 24, 2019 The idea of charging a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has prompted much debate among the public and politicians. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Pineland Co-op opens Crop Inputs Site
Nearly five years of planning and construction came to fruition for Pineland Co-op in Nipawin.The 11,000 square foot Crop Inputs Site is part of the Pineland Co-op Agro Centre on Highway 35 south of N...
Jul 24, 2019 Members of Pineland Co-op cut the ribbon to officially open their new Crop Inputs Site as part of their Agro Centre. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Ag. minister suggests more support coming for producers, impacted by trade issues
As another week begins, there still remains no movement at the Chinese border for Canadian canola or meat.Canada's trade issues with China were a central focus of last week's discussions at the provin...
Jul 22, 2019 Agriculture Minister David Marit. (submitted photo/Government Saskatchewan)