Business & Economy

Cameco extends Cigar Lake closure due to COVID-19 concerns

Cameco will continue the temporary production suspension at its Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan as the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic persist. The company has also withdrawn ...

Apr 13, 2020 (supplied photo/Cameco)

Sask. small businesses can begin applying today for provincial aid

Saskatchewan businesses impacted by COVID-19 can begin applying for provincial aid today.Saskatchewan Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison told Gormley on Monday the government will s...

Apr 13, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Government benefits could be delayed by waiting to file income tax

A local accountant is encouraging residents to stick to the April 30th income tax deadline to avoid delays or cut-offs to any eligible benefits.Brian Rumberger with Rumberger & Fettis Accounting i...

Apr 13, 2020 (File photo/paNOW)

Local hotels feeling the effect of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a major effect on the economy, and hotels are another business feeling a reduction in revenue.Shawn Russin is the Manager of the Canalta Hotel in Melfort and sa...

Apr 13, 2020 The Canalta Hotel in Melfort has seen business drop between 25 and 30 per cent during COVID-19. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Government funding expected to ease small businesses, won't guarantee immediate rehiring

Days after the Government of Saskatchewan declared a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses in Melfort were fearful of temporarily - and even permanently - shutting down the...

Apr 12, 2020 Many independent businesses in Melfort are located on Main Street (Cam Lee/northeast NOW Staff).

Post-secondary institutions adapting to current realities

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is adapting to the new realities brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak. The school has transitioned many classes to online portals. Dr. Has Malik, provost and vice president aca...

Apr 11, 2020 Saskatchewan Polytechnic is preparing for a number of possibilities going forward, (Submitted Photo/Saskatchewan Polytechnic)

Local business sees change in requests amid outbreak

One Prince Albert business has seen a change in its orders now amidst the pandemic.Ben's Auto and House Glass is getting lots of requests for safety shields to protect people amid the COVID-19 outbrea...

Apr 09, 2020 Ben's Auto and Home Glass is seeing lots of orders for COVID shields. (Facebook/Ben's Auto and House Glass)

How small P.A. businesses are surviving COVID-19

Breathe deeply and relax, thank customers who are coming out despite these tough times, and be open to new ways of generating revenue. Whether you're a Prince Albert yoga studio, a drive-thru operatio...

Apr 09, 2020 Brandy Mogg, the owner of Dr. Java's, said she could not keep operating if it were not for the regular stream of customers using the drive-thru. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

COVID-19: P.A. passes financial relief measures

Prince Albert city council unanimously passed two new measures aimed at lessening the financial burden of the COVID-19 outbreak on residents at a special council meeting Wednesday night. Individuals a...

Apr 09, 2020 File photo. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Sask. residents shopping for homemade masks during COVID-19 pandemic

Residents across Saskatchewan are starting to wear homemade masks out in public to mitigate the chance of coronavirus transmission and the demand is drawing the work of those who can sew.In watching t...