Tag Archives: Business & Economy
BHP offering scholarships to local prospective post-secondary students
In partnership with Carlton Trail College, BHP is now accepting applications for its 2023 Jansen Project Scholarship Program.Starting at the beginning of May, the program will administer scholarships ...
May 17, 2023
Porcupine Plain looking to its future and success
From the low cost of living, exciting tourism and booming agriculture community, the town of Porcupine Plain is celebrating its success.Last week was Economic Development Week and although the COVID-1...
May 16, 2023
City of Humboldt wraps up promo video series
The City of Humboldt, after just over a year and a half of production, has finally wrapped up its series of videos, which was used to highlight the primary industries and recreational opportunities wi...
May 16, 2023
A small town cafe is keeping its community alive one post office box at a time
Brooke's Caf in Lintlaw, Saskatchewan isn't just another coffee shop. For locals, it's a pillar that allows the community to not only survive, but thrive.Owner Brooke Steppan told northeastNOW she deb...
May 13, 2023
Journalism professor applauds the passing of Canada’s online streaming bill
A controversial bill to regulate streaming services recently passed the Senate and one Saskatchewan professor said she's grateful for it.Patricia Elliott teaches journalism at First Nations University...
May 12, 2023
P.A., Spiritwood, and Hudson Bay to receive upgraded from SaskPower
Some upgrades in north central and northeast Saskatchewan are among several projects SaskPower is undertaking, as it released its plan for the new fiscal year.According to SaskPower, the Crown utility...
May 11, 2023
Former Watrous SLGA store sells for $450K
Another former Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) store has been sold in the northeast.SLGA announced their most recent round of store selloffs which included one in Biggar and one in Wat...
May 10, 2023
Canada announces plans to place King Charles on $20 bill, coins
The image of King Charles will eventually replace the queen on Canada's $20 bill and its coins, the federal government announced during Saturday's coronation events. A news release from Prime Minister...
May 06, 2023
Former SLGA building in Humboldt sells for nearly $400K
A total of seven buildings that previously housed SLGA Retail liquor stores have now been sold.The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority has accepted offers for properties in the communities of Est...
May 02, 2023
MOU could help grow northern route
On April 11 the three prairie provinces announced an MOU (memorandum of understanding) to advance economic corriders - including the Gateway Keewatin Corrider that links northwest Manitoba and northea...
Apr 25, 2023