Business & Economy

'Open to the new normal': Humboldt Chamber reacts to Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan

It's been just over a week since phase two of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan started, and we're just over a week away from phase three of the plan beginning on Monday, June 8.Humboldt Chamber of Commer...

May 26, 2020

Alberta government stands by energy minister's pipeline and COVID comments

EDMONTON - Alberta's government house leader is not backing away from his fellow minister's comment that the COVID-19 pandemic is a great time to build pipelines. On Friday, Energy Minister Sonya Sava...

May 26, 2020

Countdown to eating out, but forget the buffet

Prince Albert restaurant owners are signaling a degree of relief as they start planning seating and table layouts for the re-opening of their main doors on June 8. However, the fact they won't be able...

May 25, 2020

Meadow Lake restaurateurs weigh-in on re-open plans amid concerns of public safety, profitability

Some restaurants in Meadow Lake are rearranging their in-house dining experience or not opening their doors to the public at all. The province has given a green light for some local restaurants to re-...

May 25, 2020

Farmers' market open

The Prince Albert Farmers' Market is back in business.The first market of the season happened on Saturday and treasurer Cassie Tenkink and others were happy with the number of people who came out."It ...

May 25, 2020

Campgrounds prepare for opening day next week

To meet the demand for an outdoor escape from being cooped up due to COVID-19, campgrounds and parks are working quickly to prepare their sites for summer.Long-term seasonal, overnight stay and limite...

May 25, 2020

Gathering limits make a 'great time to be building a pipeline:' Alberta minister

EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them. Sonya Savage made the comment Friday in a podcast hosted ...

May 25, 2020

Northeast restaurants excited but concerned over ‘unclear’ Phase Three protocols

For over two months, Saskatchewan restaurants and bars have relied on take out and delivery to keep their businesses afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.On May 21, the provincial government announced ...

May 24, 2020

'I want to be optimistic': Tourism season in La Ronge expected to be slow

The busiest month for tourism in La Ronge is June, but Lac La Ronge Visitor Centre Manager Judy Hanke doesn't believe there will be as much traffic as normal."I want to be optimistic, but I think it i...

May 23, 2020

Battlefords Mayors react to announcement of Phase 3 target date

Thursday afternoon, the province announced June 8th as the target date for Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. Phase 3 includes the re-opening of restaurants and food services to 50 per cent cap...

May 22, 2020