Business & Economy

Online auction sales benefit from self-isolation

The impact from COVID-19 has not been all doom and gloom. Saskatchewan companies involved in online auction sales have in recent weeks seen a bump in business.Myron Schmalz, an auctioneer at Schmalz A...

Apr 17, 2020 Schmalz Auctions is offering a phone app for its customers. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Conexus switches to appointments only for in-person assistance starting Monday

Conexus Credit Unions across Saskatchewan will be serving members in-person by appointment only starting Monday. That's according to Conexus CEO Eric Dillon, who said the best way for members to get a...

Apr 17, 2020 Members are encouraged to phone the Conexus call centre for banking matters. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Province says worst case scenario for revenue decline could reach $3.3 billion

The provincial government has released three different scenarios in relation to the economic impact of COVID-19.The province said it was important to note that the projections were not explicit foreca...

Apr 17, 2020 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (Canadian Press)

Provincial government supports businesses during COVID-19

Business across the province who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be receiving economic support from the provincial government.This week, the province began accepting applications...

Apr 17, 2020 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce welcomes provincial support (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

P.A. financial planners encourage forward thinking during pandemic

If you find yourself with a little bit of extra disposable income with activities and vacations on hold, local financial planners say you can use it for more than just online shopping or ordering take...

Apr 17, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News)

Federal oilpatch bailout focus on cleanup of abandoned wells, reduced emissions

Observers say the federal government's multibillion-dollar oilpatch bailout package announced Friday should come with strings attached. "(Money) should be tied to regulatory change in Albert...

Apr 17, 2020

SIGA prepared to protect guests when allowed to re-open

While their properties across Saskatchewan are closed, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is telling patrons they will be taking precautions when they get the green light to re-open.In a ...

Apr 16, 2020 All of SIGA's casinos across Saskatchewan remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

R.M. of North Battleford passes budget

The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 passed its 2020 municipal budget Wednesday.During a "socially distanced" meeting, council approved a budget that will be the fourth consecutive with no tax rate in...

Apr 16, 2020 The R.M. of North Battleford was able to avoid raising taxes, despite the addition of a new fire department. (submitted photo/R.M. of North Battleford)

Northern ice roads set to close at 5 p.m. today

With temperatures in northern Saskatchewan beginning to rise, two heavily used ice roads will close as of 5 p.m. today.That's according to Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure spokesperson David Ho...

Apr 16, 2020 Ice roads are a vital link to move supplies into remote northern communities. (Facebook)

Farm group calls on Ottawa to help save food sector

The federal government is being called upon to create an emergency fund, to help assist farmers and agriculture-related businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadian Federation of Agriculture Pre...

Apr 16, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)