Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Melfort Chamber to host crime prevention presentation
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is set to host a crime prevention presentation, next Wednesday, March 8.The MTACC Chamber Chat Speaker Series will be doing so, in conjunction wi...
Feb 28, 2023

Zoning approved for new Humboldt liquor store
Humboldt city council has approved the Humboldt Co-Op's plan to build a stand alone liquor store in that city.City council approved the discretionary zoning for the store at its Monday meeting. It com...
Feb 28, 2023

What to know as you get ready for tax season
Tax season is now upon us in Canada and there are some deadlines and things you should already know before you file.This year, the deadline to file your taxes is on May 1, as the usual date of April 3...
Feb 25, 2023

La Ronge liquor permit sells for $3.27 million, highest sale yet in auction
The auction for the SLGA liquor permit for La Ronge closed Thursday at a staggering $3.27 million. The auction was due to end at 2 p.m., but a bidding war continued for more than an hour and it was fi...
Feb 23, 2023

Northern Sask. flight company says demand overwhelming amid pilot shortage
Barry O'Brien spent last summer flying solo as the only full-time pilot at his own company.As the owner and operator of Voyage Air, O'Brien said he'd like to employ four full-time pilots in addition t...
Feb 23, 2023

Nipawin plans EV charging stations
The Town of Nipawin is planning to install three EV charging stations in 2023.The plan is to put them at the Nipawin Arena, the Evergreen Centre and Town square. Each station would have two plug-ins. ...
Feb 23, 2023

Star Diamond showcasing gems on social media
Star Diamond is showcasing a different diamond every day on social media, throughout the month of February.The company is doing it to remind people the company has already found tens of thousands of d...
Feb 22, 2023

New sleep apnea clinic coming to Tisdale
Northeast residents can soon deal with sleep apnea disorder with more accessibility and in a timely fashion.Parkland CPAP Services will be opening its fourth sleep apnea clinic in Saskatchewan on Marc...
Feb 20, 2023

'Lesser of two evils': La Ronge council votes to bid up to $1.25 million for SLGA permit
In spite of efforts from local residents to stop La Ronge council from pursuing the purchase of the SLGA liquor license, all members in attendance voted to proceed. In specific, town council with the ...
Feb 17, 2023

Winning bid on Nipawin SLGA permit surpasses $800K
The license for the former provincially owned liquor store in Nipawin has sold for $800,100.The auction officially wrapped up Friday afternoon with a total of 195 bids happening over a 10-day stretch....
Feb 17, 2023