Tag Archives: Business & Economy
P.A. responds to COVID-19 State of Emergency
Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he's confident Prince Albert will pull through the COVID-19 pandemic as a community, but acknowledged the sobering reality that the local economy will be hit hard....
Mar 18, 2020 Saskpro gym is one of a number of businesses that have to close or are facing restricted business protocols following the State of Emergency declared for Saskatchewan Wednesday (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Local stores opening early for seniors only during COVID-19 pandemic
Seniors are some of the most vulnerable people when it comes to contracting the coronavirus. So to help seniors in Melfort and area, Prairie North Co-op Food Stores, and Cindy's Independent Grocer are...
Mar 18, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Business purchases and traffic down in La Ronge: Chamber of Commerce President
Lac La Ronge Chamber of Commerce President Crystal Everest believes now is the best time for residents to shop local. "The economy is kind of soft in the North and, with the kids out of school as well...
Mar 18, 2020 Crystal Everest said business owners need to consider the safety of employees and customers. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
North Battleford Giant Tiger set to close
The retail landscape will undergo a significant change in Saskatchewan, as the North West Company (NWC) is selling 34 of its 46 Giant Tiger locations in Western Canada.Its North Battleford store, whic...
Mar 18, 2020 Giant Tiger's North Battleford location is set to close in the near future. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Cleaning protocols, stock assessed at local stores amid COVID-19 outbreak
A local grocery store is announcing some operational changes amid the COVID-19 situation. Lake Country Co-op is designating a special time slot for older and vulnerable customers to do their food shop...
Mar 18, 2020 Bare shelves in the Prince Albert Walmart last weekend. (submitted photo)
Humboldt Chamber of Commerce's Mark of Excellence Awards postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
The Mark of Excellence Awards hosted by the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce has become the latest event postponed or cancelled as a result of concerns around COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Government recently...
Mar 17, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
SIGA temporarily shutters properties across province
Prince Albert's Northern Lights Casino, along with Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford and Gold Horse in Lloyminster will be closed as of Tuesday. They are among all seven Saskatchewan Indian Gaming...
Mar 16, 2020 All seven SIGA casinos are shutting down temporarily as of Monday night due to concerns about COVID-19. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Prairie North Co-op Food Stores limiting purchase of high-demand items
Some limits are coming into place for shoppers at Prairie North Co-op Food Stores in the northeast.On Monday, March 16, Prairie North Co-op announced shoppers would only be allowed to take home two pa...
Mar 16, 2020 Melfort's Food Store is one of six in the Prairie North Co-op family. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Janitorial services ramp up efforts to keep P.A. offices and businesses clean
Cleaning companies around P.A. are being asked to put a little more elbow grease into what is already a challenging job.Janitorial services are putting in extra hours with a focus on sanitizing high-t...
Mar 16, 2020 Janitorial companies around P.A. are putting in extra hours ensuring businesses are clean in response to COVID-19 concerns. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Cindy's Independent Grocer in Melfort wins 'Golden Grocer Award'
Cindy's Independent Grocer in Melfort received some recognition from Loblaw's family of stores in Western Canada.Cindy's is the 2019 recipient of the Golden Grocer Award. The award is given to a store...
Mar 16, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)