Business & Economy

Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce discuss finances, building, and next steps at AGM

The Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting was held on Friday, May 24 and went nearly half an hour after it's slotted end time, as there was plenty of material to get through....

Lisa Brady May 24, 2019 Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce president Marlon Zacharias following a lengthy annual general meeting. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Pineland Co-op celebrating 90 years of service in Nipawin and Choiceland

Since 1929, Pineland Co-op has been serving residents of Nipawin and Choiceland, and now the store is approaching its 90th anniversary. Saturday, June 1 is the official anniversary for Pineland Co-op....

May 24, 2019 The Pineland Co-op Food Store in Nipawin is one of multiple co-op outlets in Nipawin and Choiceland. (submitted photo/Susan Westgard)

Trojans’ lengthy season leads to financial gain

The Tisdale Trojans accomplished a lot in 2018-19.They finished second in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League standings, won the Telus Cup Western Regionals on home ice, and took home bronze med...

May 24, 2019 The Tisdale Trojans fan base supporting their team throughout the season provided some financial stability for the organization. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Japan opens doors to Canadian beef over 30 months old

Canadian livestock producers received some good news over the long weekend, with the announcement Japan would now import beef from animals of all ages.Restrictions on beef over 30 months (OTM) of age ...

May 21, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)

Same business, new building for Waskesiu grocer

The Waskesiu Trading Company has been a staple in the resort village north of Prince Albert for almost three decades.On Saturday, the local grocer celebrated the opening of a new lakefront building."W...

May 18, 2019 Waskesiu Trading Company cut the ribbon on a new building May 18. (submitted photo)

Bee bandits strike Saskatchewan farm

The equivalent of a semi-load of honey was stolen from a farm in northeast saskatchewan, according to the beekeeper who runs the operation.Derek Moyen farms north of Zenon Park and said losing 148 bee...

May 17, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)

Farmers score big gains in the fields

Despite a slow start, the 2019 provincial crop is now taking shape thanks in part to some cooperation from Mother Nature this past week.According to this week's crop report, 38 per cent of the 2019 pr...

May 16, 2019 R.M. of Blucher. (NIgel Maxwell/ farmnewsNOW Staff)

Area airport set to see improvements

The Birch Hills Airport will be able to make some valuable upgrades with new funding from the provincial government. Last week the Government of Saskatchewan announced nine municipal airports in the p...

May 15, 2019 The Birch Hills Airport is going to be getting some upgrades soon. (submitted photo/Bryce Meyer)

Fishing season opens door for northern economy

Saskatchewan gets a bad rap for being flat, but our province makes up for that stigma with great natural resources, including fishing.Anglers in the Lakeland had May 15, marked on their calendar as th...

May 15, 2019 Anglers in the Lakeland may now break out the rod and reel. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)

Onex to buy WestJet for $5 billion

CALGARY - Onex Corp. has signed a friendly deal to buy WestJet Airlines Ltd. in a transaction it valued at $5 billion, including assumed debt.Under the agreement announced Monday, Onex will pay $31 pe...

May 13, 2019 The Canadian Press