Business & Economy

Vidal calls for more support for First Nations-owned businesses

Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Gary Vidal is calling on the federal government to do more for businesses owned by First Nations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter written to Minister of Fi...

Apr 16, 2020 Gary Vidal believes First Nations-owned businesses are being negatively impacted by a federal subsidy program. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Melfort Trade Alliance hosting 'Virtual Networking Night' on Thursday

The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) is bringing local business together on Thursday... remotely of course.The MTA normally tries to hold networking nights every month, but as a result of the COVID-19 pan...

Apr 15, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

What'sHappeningNOW April 15, 2020

Reporter Alison Sandstrom speaks with Director of Information Programming Teena Monteleone about Cameco's $1 million COVID-19 relief fund.

Apr 15, 2020

Prince Albert considers tax increase for businesses assessed at over $5 million

The Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce isn't happy with a proposed tax increase for big businesses being considered by city council.While the increase would only affect 16 of the largest commercial pro...

Apr 15, 2020 File photo. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Local business makes mask comfort device with proceeds to help animal rescue groups

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile disc jockey companies have taken a large financial scratch, losing a lot of scheduled bookings. The owners of Enspired Entertainment are doing their best, ...

Apr 15, 2020 (Facebook/Enspired Entertainment)

Cameco commits $1 million for COVID-19 relief

Cameco has made a financial commitment to help out Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and northern communities with a $1 million COVID Relief Fund.Grants will be made available to charities, not for profits, t...

Apr 15, 2020 (file photo)

City approves tax exemption for multi-million dollar development

Prince Albert city council has approved a tax exemption for a company planning to build a $9 million retail/agricultural development on 15th Street East.Prism Holdings, which also owns Rally Motor Gro...

Apr 14, 2020 This lot on 15th Street East will be home to a 30,240 square foot retail/agricultural development. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Province rolls out support for businesses

Businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon receive economic support from the provincial government. On Monday the province began accepting applications for the Small Business Emergency Pay...

Apr 14, 2020 The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the government support. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Small business owners in La Ronge waiting for end of pandemic

Ever since Penny Schooley opened her hair salon in La Ronge more than three decades ago, she's never had to close the doors to her business for this long. When Penny's Hair Design Ltd. closed on March...

Apr 14, 2020 Penny Schooley is the owner of Penny's Hair Design Ltd. in La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

First delivery app for La Ronge expected to launch this weekend

A new delivery service for La Ronge restaurants is expected to be operational by the end of the week.That's according to Dash Delivers Founder Chris Thomas, who said he was contacted by a Dairy Queen ...

Apr 13, 2020 Dash Delivers is based in Brandon, MB. (submitted photo/Dash Delivers)