Business & Economy

SIGA properties to remain closed for the foreseeable future

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced their properties will remain closed until further notice.In an email to paNOW, SIGA's director of communications Melody Lynch said since a...

Mar 30, 2020 The Northern Lights Casino will remain closed until further notice SIGA announced Monday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Affinity Credit Union to close doors to public due to COVID-19

Another local credit union is making changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Affinity Credit Union is closing 47 branches across Saskatchewan to public traffic due to the virus, just days after Cornersto...

Mar 30, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Big River Mill temporarily closing amid COVID-19 pandemic

Carrier Forest Products Ltd. announced they are temporarily suspending operations at the Big River Mill, effective immediately.A major contributor to the forest industry in Saskatchewan since 1995, th...

Mar 27, 2020 Carrier Forest Products Ltd. announced a halt to all operations at the Big River Mill on Friday. (Courtesy: Carrier Forest Products Ltd.)

La Ronge pharmacies 'planning for the worst and hoping for the best'

Pharmacies in La Ronge have split employees into separate shifts as a measure to continue operating in the event a worker becomes sick. "Slowly we're just getting used to the new normal, and we're pla...

Mar 27, 2020 Vapour shields have been installed at both La Ronge pharmacies. (Harbour Pharmacy/Facebook)

'It looked very very bleak': Melfort Trade Alliance positive after federal funding announcement

The Melfort business community is one of many communities across Canada that might benefit from the federal government's latest announcement.On Friday, March 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announce...

Mar 27, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Feds increase wage help for business amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is applauding the latest federal government move to keep businesses afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ottawa will now offer a 75 per cent wage subsi...

Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

COVID-19 forces big changes in funeral industry

Funeral homes in Prince Albert are adapting amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Funerals are still allowed to take place, but they are limited in size to 10 people and social distancing is required. Drew Gra...

Mar 27, 2020 COVID-19 has forced funeral homes in Prince Albert to make changes. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Cannabis sales continue amid COVID-19

The Government of Saskatchewan has given cannabis shops the green light to stay open.Businesses selling cannabis are among a number which the province has declared as being essential amidst the COVID-...

Mar 26, 2020 Prairie Cannabis is seeing good business. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Cornerstone Credit Union urges members to avoid visiting branches

A local financial institution is taking the unusual step of asking members not to visit their branches.Cornerstone Credit Union, which has branches in Archerwill, Rose Valley, Tisdale, and Wynyard, is...

Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

BHP reduces staff, increases safety measures amid COVID-19 pandemic

The potash company behind the Jansen project has announced a number of COVID-19-related health and safety measures.BHP issued a news release March 26 to announce a range of measures at its Jansen Pota...

Mar 26, 2020 Seats blocked off on the BHP coach between Saskatoon and the Jansen Project site - only one person may sit in the clear rows. (Submitted photo/BHP)