Business & Economy

Finalists announced for Sask. Tourism Awards of Excellence

Tourism Saskatchewan has announced the names of 36 finalists and three Tourism Builders for the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence for 2018.Among those announced, several of the finalists are f...

Mar 05, 2019 (Submitted Photo/ Tourism Saskatchewan)

Carrot River rodeo nominated for Saskatchewan Tourism award

The Saskatchewan OUTBACK KCRA Rodeo is full of steers. However, organizers are full of cheers after some unexpected good news.Tourism Saskatchewan announced on Tuesday, March 5 that the rodeo in Carro...

Lisa Brady Mar 05, 2019 The first Saskatchewan OUTBACK KCRA Rodeo in Carrot River could potentially be the 2018 Community Event of the Year (Outback KCRA Rodeo/Facebook).

Melfort Business Revitalization Corporation holding networking night on Wednesday

A chance for businesses to get together in Melfort and be on the same page is taking place on Wednesday, March 6.The Melfort Business Revitalization Corporation (MBRC) is holding their first 'Networki...

Mar 04, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall for Compliments brand uncooked chicken nuggets.The CFIA issued the recall Wednesday, saying the chicken nuggets could be contaminated with ...

Feb 27, 2019 A food recall has been issued for Compliments brand chicken nuggets. (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)

Though slow, sellers say long-term Sask. cannabis sales model preferred

One cannabis store owner in Saskatchewan believes low supply in the months following legalization could be one reason the province's cannabis sales are much lower than in other Canadian jurisdictions....

Feb 27, 2019 Legal cannabis sales are lagging behind in Saskatchewan when compared to other parts of the country. (file photo/CKOM News Staff) : Tyler Marr

Sask. Workers Compensation Board sees increase in mental health claims

Mental health is no longer the taboo subject it once was, and with the rise of mental health discussions, there has also been a rise in mental health related Workers Compensation Board (WCB) claims.Ov...

Feb 22, 2019 Women's event in Prince Albert Friday, Feb. 22, 2019.. (Photo by Brady Bateman/The Press) : Brady Bateman

Tisdale business makes a Dragons' Den deal

An apparel business in Tisdale is looking to broaden its reach in small towns across Canada after some financial support from the CBC program Dragons' Den.Scott and Kristie Homstol, the owners of Litt...

Lisa Brady Feb 21, 2019 Scott and Kristie Homstol (blue shirt and camo jacket), owners of Little Town Apparel in Tisdale, made a $225,000 deal with Vincenzo Guzzo of Dragons' Den. (Twitter/@LittleTownApprl)

Harpauer SaskParty candidate for Humboldt-Watrous

A familiar face will represent the Saskatchewan Party in the Humboldt-Watrous constituency in the next election.Donna Harpauer was acclaimed as the party representative at a constituency meeting last ...

Feb 21, 2019

Tisdale Florists wins in Community Futures video contest

A northeast community emerged as the Saskatchewan winner in a Prairie-wide competition.Tisdale Florists, a flower shop on 100 St, won the Saskatchewan Start Up category of the Community Futures Just W...

Feb 20, 2019

Prairies brewing with opportunity; Saskatchewan family proud of local product

Across Saskatchewan, microbreweries and disterillies are popping up in smaller communities.More and more prairie residents are crafting alcohol as brewing and distilling become viable business options...

Feb 20, 2019