Tag Archives: Business & Economy

English River band members camp out, in protest of alleged secrecy by leadership
Relying on a wood burning stove to keep warm, and the kindness of fellow community members to bring them food, Marlene Tcho and Rose Dawastare from English River First Nation, are camping out until th...
Jan 06, 2021

Pandemic putting a damper on January gym membership jump
It's the season of new year's resolutions and fresh starts, but Prince Albert gyms aren't experiencing the surge in new members they usually do. SaskPro Crossfit owner Scott Gardiner told paNOW his fa...
Jan 06, 2021

Savings accounts, life insurance top of mind amid pandemic
More people are looking to build a financial cushion after the upheaval and uncertainty of the past year. Adriann Locke, a financial advisor with Thierman Finanacial, told paNOW she's seen an increase...
Jan 04, 2021

Wee Beginnings Nursery School in Melfort finds success in new location
A new location for the Wee Beginnings Nursery School in Melfort was prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.The pre-school moved to 219 2nd Ave. South in the fall after losing their previous spot when schoo...
Jan 04, 2021

Battlefords Chamber remains focused on business advocacy
The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget. While we're not out of the woods yet, battlefordsNOW has chosen to produce our usual series of end-of-year stories with a focus on ho...
Jan 01, 2021

Hope and Future: Melfort MLA says 'good days are coming'
The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget. While we're not out of the woods yet, northeastNOW has chosen to produce our usual series of end-of-year stories with a focus on hope...
Jan 01, 2021

Home renovations, puzzles dominated Christmas shopping in the Battlefords
Business in the Battlefords has changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and that continued during the Christmas season.Many homeowners spent money on supplies for repairs and renovations to ...
Dec 31, 2020

Hope and the Future: Local businesses gear up for a new year
The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget but there is hope for the future. We've decided to make that the focus of our series of end-of-year stories.Local businesses were nega...
Dec 30, 2020

Hope and the Future: Local RM's anticipate big infrastructure projects
The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget but there is hope for the future. paNOW decided to make that the focus of our series of end-of-year stories.The Rural Muncipalities (R...
Dec 26, 2020

Wapiti Valley Ski Hill not opening this season
As ski hills across the province make efforts to open for the season, Wapiti Ski Hill north of Melfort has announced they won't be opening at all.In a Facebook post earlier this week, it was indicated...
Dec 24, 2020