Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Humboldt businesses are cautious but ‘ready to go’ ahead of Re-Open Saskatchewan
Businesses in Saskatchewan have a roadmap as to when they can re-open, and it has the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce excited.The Re-Open Saskatchewan plan was unveiled by the provincial government on Th...
Apr 23, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Cooke and Kachur’s golf courses benefit in first phase of Sask’s re-opening plan
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away a lot from people, the ability to eat inside a restaurant or talk to people without the assistance of a screen. In some cases, it has taken away our sanity. But it...
Apr 23, 2020 Cooke Municipal Golf Course is opening back up, thanks to the province reducing restrictions. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Mayor and Chamber of Commerce praise province's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan
The Mayor of Prince Albert and the leader of the local chamber of commerce are applauding the Premier's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan released Thursday.Mayor Greg Dionne told paNOW he's glad the governmen...
Apr 23, 2020 Mayor Greg Dionne speaks during a February city council meeting. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW)
'If we do this right, we will only have to do this once': Meadow Lake officials respond to Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan
Today's announcement from Premier Scott Moe lifts previously restricted businesses to reopen in phases as the province eases into a 'new normal.' The first phase includes reopening of medical services...
Apr 23, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
COVID-19 impact on insurance rates unknown
With more people working from home due to COVID-19, how will Prince Albert residents insurance plans and rates be affected?In an e-mail to paNOW, SGI explained in the early stages they don't know what...
Apr 23, 2020 SGI does not yet know how COVID-19 will affect insurance rates. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
COVID-19 forces changes for cancer society in P.A.
The Canadian Cancer Society is being forced to make changes due to the COVID-19 situation. One of these changes is the closing of their office in Prince Albert. The news was broken to the organization...
Apr 23, 2020 The annual Jail and Bail Fundraiser at the Gateway Mall has been a long running event in Prince Albert. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Battlefords Chamber hopeful as governmental cooperation continues
Businesses are working to keep communication strong between themselves and each level of government amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Despite some hiccups, supply chains are working reasonably well between p...
Apr 23, 2020 Businesses are working to continue efforts to keep supply chains rolling and loans being processed quickly from the federal and provincial governments. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks
CALGARY - The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials. Fabian Murphy, president of the Agriculture Union, which represents federal mea...
Apr 23, 2020
Wakaw intersection photo radar to start ticketing on Friday
Drivers going through the intersection of Highways 41 and 2 at Wakaw are going to have to be a bit more aware of their speed.Photo speed enforcement cameras were installed at the intersection in Janua...
Apr 22, 2020 Photo radar boxes similar to this one are installed at the Highway 41 and 2 intersection at Wakaw. (submitted photo/SGI)
Contracting company asks for money back on city lots
A Prince Albert-based contracting firm is asking the city for its money back on two lots it entered into agreements to purchase in 2017. Miller Contracting requested and received two extensions on its...
Apr 21, 2020 The city currently has just over 35 vacant lots for sale in the Crescent Acres Development. (File photo/paNOW Staff)