Business & Economy

Local young man launches business as entrepreneur

Some days Reid Lehner's anxiety is so bad, he cannot leave the house.The 16-year-old Prince Albert boy has autism and often struggles with the effects it has on his social life, but recently he launch...

Oct 10, 2020

Routes2SK Inc. purchases Elk Ridge Resort pending court approval

The Elk Ridge Resort, which has been for sale since May of this year, has been sold to Routes2SK Inc.According to a media release, the company has entered an agreement to buy the resort and the deal c...

Oct 09, 2020

Edwards seeks second term in Ward 6

Citing his desire to make Prince Albert the best place possible, Blake Edwards says he never thought twice about seeking re-election.Edwards, who has been campaigning for weeks, told paNOW the general...

Oct 09, 2020

Massive manufacturing facility 'ready to build' in Prince Albert: Dionne

Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he's leading a negotiating team that's in talks with investors ready to open a new forestry manufacturing production facility that could employee upwards of 750 pe...

Oct 09, 2020

Boreal Heartland inks deal with Federated Co-op to sell northern tea blends

A co-branding agreement between Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) and Air Ronge's Boreal Heartland Herbal Products will allow northern Saskatchewan-sourced teas to be sold throughout Western Canada. ...

Oct 07, 2020

Finalists announced for Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists in the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards. Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak said after a difficult year due to COVID-19 restri...

Oct 06, 2020

Opposition to peat moss mining gaining steam in tri-communities

Hundreds of people have joined a Facebook group called For Peat's Sake, which was launched by a group of tri-community residents opposed to plans for peat moss harvesting south of Air Ronge. "This gro...

Oct 06, 2020

Rebuild underway at Bloomfield's Resort that was destroyed by fire last year

After a devastating fire last December, the rebuild of Bloomfield's Bay Resort at Deschambault Lake is underway.Owner Gary Bloomfield told northeastNOW the rebuild will include the restaurant and stor...

Oct 06, 2020

La Ronge Dairy Queen raising funds for children at Saskatchewan Hospital

La Ronge Dairy Queen Grill and Chill is raising money for sick and injured children receiving treatment at Saskatchewan Hospital.According to a media release, the fundraising promotion will run betwee...

Oct 05, 2020

Sask.Party commits to temporary reduction in small business tax

Acknowledging the challenges that exist as a result of COVID-19, Scott Moe is offering temporary relief for small business owners. Moe is promising a tax break until June 2023 to small businesses shou...

Oct 03, 2020