Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Owner of Sweet Deals in Melfort asking for help in identifying suspect in recent break-in
The owner of Sweet Deals Liquidation in Melfort is hoping the public can assist in identifying the suspect in a recent break-in at the store.Gloria Warick told northeastNOW surveillance cameras captur...
Mar 08, 2021
Long-time owner of Dobson Welding sells business
Dobson Welding in Melfort has changed owners as Bill Jung is retiring after 48 years with the business. Bill's son Rob Jung is moving on after working at Dobson Welding for 32 years. Bill said he is h...
Mar 07, 2021
Melfort council continues budget deliberations, tax increase expected to be about normal
We're starting to get a clearer picture on what Melfort's operating budget and tax increase for 2021 is going to look like.After the first budget meeting in Melfort on Feb. 26, a 4.12 per cent tax inc...
Mar 05, 2021
Co-ops dominate Top 100 business list
Co-op stores have claimed 26 spots in SaskBusiness Magazine's 2020 ranking of the Top 100 companies in Saskatchewan by revenue. Nine Co-ops across north central Saskatchewan are on the list including ...
Mar 04, 2021
Anderson Pump House sold, employees retained
After almost 40 years of operating Anderson Pump House, Howard and Sharon Kirby have decided to sell. The water systems supply and service business, which has branches in North Battleford and Prince A...
Mar 03, 2021
Shellbrook explores pellet processing plant
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – A processing plant that would offer an alternative to coal may one day have a home in west-central Saskatchewan. Shellbrook Town Council has expressed interest in the idea...
Mar 03, 2021
Federated Co-op’s annual report shows $1.3B sales decline in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't been kind to Federated Co-op.The company owned by roughly 190 co-ops in Western Canada is reporting a sharp decline in net profits, according to its annual report.Net prof...
Mar 03, 2021
Sask. alcohol sales increase leading to jump in harms: Expert
An increase in liquor sales is getting the attention of addiction experts in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Association (SLGA) reported a 7.9 per cent increase in wholesale operations...
Mar 03, 2021
Restaurant industry hopes to rebound almost one year into the pandemic
Most restaurants are not making money lately either, according to the restaurant organization.Only 20 per cent of the industry in Saskatchewan has been making any sort of money or breaking even, with ...
Mar 01, 2021
Administration looking for 'tools' to help fund deficit as budget talks begin in Melfort
Operating Budget talks have begun in the City of Melfort.Administration gave their preliminary budget to council at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Friday, Feb. 26. The initial budget shows a 4.12...
Feb 27, 2021