Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Report makes cross-party recommendations to get more women into politics
A cross-party committee in Ottawa has put forward a report that includes a number of recommendations on how to turn the page on the ongoing underrepresentation of women in politics.Titled "Elect her: ...
Apr 16, 2019 (Adwo/Dreamstime.com)
Wheatland Express named 'Rookie of the Year' by Saskatchewan Tourism
A local Saskatchewan business appears to be on the right track.Wheatland Express - Excursion Train, a tourist train business running between Cudworth and Wakaw, took home 'Rookie of the Year' honours ...
Apr 12, 2019 The Christmas tour was one of the key events which helped Wheatland Express win the 'Rookie of the Year' award from Saskatchewan Tourism (Facebook/Wheatland Express - Excursion Train).
Nipawin chamber to relocate after town assumes tourism role
Nipawin's visitor information services will have a different home for the upcoming tourism season and beyond.The Town of Nipawin informed the Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce they would assume...
Apr 12, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Melfort Chamber building sold to City of Melfort
The Chamber of Commerce building in Melfort has a new owner.After attempts the sell the building that sits on the corner of Shadd Drive and Spruce Haven Road, the Melfort Chamber decided to sell it to...
Apr 12, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Lobby group expects Tote Road corridor to be upgraded by 2021
Expected market growth and increased transportation are two positives noted from those pushing for upgrades to the Tote Road corridor. Several people attended an open public meeting on the subject hos...
Apr 10, 2019 The Generations Events Centre in Nipawin was filled to the back with spectators for the public meeting regarding the Tote Road corridor. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Local woman to join Japanese trade mission
A young woman with connections in the Prince Albert and Saskatoon areas, will join a special Canadian delegation this summer on a trade mission to Tokyo, Japan.Makayla Ross, 22, was invited to model t...
Apr 10, 2019 Makayla Ross will soon walk the runway in Japan. (submitted photo/Menor Photography)
Some concerned as fees for Crown land increase
Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette is raising some concerns about recent rate hikes for Crown land usage.The rate hikes are for people and businesses using Crown-owned land for commercial purposes.Vermette...
Apr 10, 2019 Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette is worried about increased rates in for commercial crown use leases (File Photo/larongeNOW Staff)
No pedal to floor: Experts say no government can bring back Alberta bitumen boom
EDMONTON - Getting Alberta's economy running on all its fossil-fuel-powered cylinders is at the heart of the province's election campaign. But some of Canada's top energy thinkers - as well ...
Apr 10, 2019
National job streak comes to an end, unemployment up regionally
The six month run of growth in Canada's labour market came to an end in March, but the nation's unemployment rate held steady.Employment fell by 7,200 last month, most of which was full-time work, acc...
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Watson Chamber of Commerce aims to reshape itself
The Watson and District Chamber of Commerce plans to reshape its identity.Mostly known throughout the community for organizing the town's Santa Claus Day, members of the Watson Chamber now looks to ex...
Apr 04, 2019 Fireworks is key for Santa Claus Day, the biggest event the Watson and District Chamber of Commerce puts on. Now they're eyeing to expand their horizon past the yearly event (Facebook/Town of Watson).