Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Many Canadians still feeling squeezed even as debt worries ease: insolvency firm
Some Canadians are feeling a little more optimistic about their debt with the prospect of interest rate cuts on the horizon, said MNP Ltd.The insolvency firm's Consumer Debt Index metric showed a sign...
Apr 08, 2024

Province announces short line railway funding
The provincial government is providing $530,000 in provincial funding for short line rail investments across Saskatchewan.Several local railways will see allocations from the government's Short Line R...
Apr 05, 2024

Shortage of inventory affecting real estate market in Melfort
Housing inventory continues to be an issue in the Melfort area through the first three months of 2024.Eleah Sims of Realty Executives Gateway Realty in Melfort told northeastNOW there just aren't many...
Apr 04, 2024

Sask. hospitality industry gets boost to find workers
In an effort to solve labour shortages in the hospitality, the provincial government has given Hospitality Saskatchewan $400,000 to look for workers. The money is supposed to help the association crea...
Apr 03, 2024

Melfort jewelry store closing after more than 70 years of business
Assaly Diamond and Fine Jewelry Boutique will soon be no longer.The locally owned and operated business has been in Melfort for over 70 years, having been passed down to multiple different owners alon...
Apr 02, 2024

Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce gearing up for AGM
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is hosting their annual general meeting (AGM) this week.Executive Director Cal Gratton told northeastNOW the meeting will feature updates on the ...
Apr 01, 2024

Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you
OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...
Apr 01, 2024

Economists hope to dispel myths as carbon tax increase approaches
It has its critics and its supporters, but who is right and who is wrong when it comes to the debate over the federal carbon tax?As of April 1, that levy will rise from $65 to $80 a tonne, representin...
Mar 27, 2024

Nipawin budget shows 5% tax increase for 2024
The Town of Nipawin has passed its 2024 municipal budget.Council approved the budget at Monday's council meeting.Residents will have to dig a little deeper to pay their property taxes this year, with ...
Mar 26, 2024

Local businesses celebrated at Mel-Bex Awards
Melfort's business community was honoured on Saturday with the Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce Mel-Bex Awards.The awards celebrate local businesses and their successes.The Business of the Y...
Mar 25, 2024