Business & Economy

Sawmills facing potential work shortage during COVID-19

The threat of possible shutdown due to the coronavirus looms over sawmill workers, just as it does over other industries across the country. For those on the ground, the only focus is working within i...

Mar 26, 2020 (Submitted photo/Dean Christiansen)

Lake Lenore Co-op getting patrons to sanitize hands, or wear gloves upon entry

The Lake Lenore Co-op has continued increasing their safety measures amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.As of the morning on Sunday, March 22, those entering the grocery store and greenhouse are asked to ei...

Mar 26, 2020 (Facebook/Lake Lenore Grocery & Greenhouse Co-op)

Saskatchewan realtors adjusting during COVID-19 pandemic, impact expected soon

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't been felt in the Saskatchewan real estate market... yet."We're not that far behind where we were at this point in March last year, and year to date," Jason Y...

Mar 25, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Tisdale Dairy Queen latest business to close doors due to COVID-19

As businesses remain in the unknown stages of COVID-19, one operation in Tisdale is the latest to close its doors.The Dairy Queen (DQ) in Tisdale announced as of Thursday, March 27, it will be closed ...

Mar 25, 2020 (Facebook/Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (700 - 100a St, Tisdale, SK) )

Senior games on hold until 2021

The Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) has postponed the remainder of this year's 55+ Games in Prince Albert due to the Covid-19 pandemic.In a media release sent out Tuesday, the associati...

Mar 24, 2020 P.A. Golf and Curling Club was host to 73 curlers who competed earlier this month as part of the games. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Local representatives respond to shuttering of Cigar Lake mine

Cameco's decision to halt production at its Cigar Lake mine is being applauded by local leadership.The Saskatoon-based mining company made the announcement Monday afternoon. The company said the decis...

Mar 24, 2020 Cameco announced a suspension of operations Monday at Cigar Lake amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Cameco.com)

Cravings last non-franchised restaurant open in tri-communities

It was only a few weeks ago Cravings Late Night Food Owner Jamie Charles introduced breakfast at his restaurant in Air Ronge. "People were loving it and we were happy, then all of this stuff came into...

Mar 24, 2020 Jamie Charles is still hoping people will stop by his restaurant. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

NorSask slashes workforce by half in response to COVID-19 uncertainty

NorSask Forestry Products Inc. will be slashing its workforce in half in response to COVID-19 and U.S. market uncertainty. Al Balisky, president and CEO of Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) Industrial...

Mar 24, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

P.A. cab companies feeling pinch from COVID-19

With fewer people leaving their homes for business or pleasure, it's no surprise local cab companies are taking a big hit.Pardeep Kumar, owner of Checker/ Family Taxi, confirmed for paNOW daily busine...

Mar 23, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

COVID-19 concerns prompt Cameco suspension

There has been another blow to the already beleaguered uranium mining sector in northern Saskatchewan with the announcement Cameco is temporarily suspending production at its Cigar Lake operation. The...

Mar 23, 2020 (Cameco.com)