Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Local realtor appointed to provincial realtors' association board
The newly amalgamated Saskatchewan Realtors' Association (SRA) has a local realtor on its board of directors.Richelle Rogers of Realty Executives Gateway Realty in Melfort was recently appointed to th...
Dec 31, 2019 Richelle Rogers of Realty Executives Gateway Realty Melfort. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Prince Albert's economy in 2019, from the chamber's perspective
The CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce thinks 2020 could be a very exciting year for the region.Elise Hildebrandt is basing her statement on several announcements made in 2019, ...
Dec 31, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Year in Review: Revitalizing Prince Albert
As 2019 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.It was an exciting year in Prince Albert...
Dec 31, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne (left), Dave Fischl (centre) and Coun. Don Cody (right) use shovels to spread asphalt onto the last meter of the Rotary Trail. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Year in Review: the Battlefords saw boom in development
The Battlefords now has more places to shop, eat, sleep and watch movies.The region saw a boom of development during the past year when downtown renewal and new business was all the buzz in the commun...
Dec 27, 2019 The Capitol Annex Theatre officially opened in the Battlefords in March, among some of the boosts to the community and the economy in 2019. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Melfort Trade Alliance hopes to continue its momentum into 2020
The Melfort Trade Alliance had a busy 2019, with plenty of changes.The upcoming year is also expected to be a busy one for the organization.Treasurer Tara Muntain told northeastNOW the organization's ...
Dec 23, 2019 The Melfort Trade Alliance continues its effort to represent businesses in the Melfort area. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Year in Review: Diamond exploration progresses east of P.A.
A project that has been decades in the making and which has the potential to create many hundreds of jobs, saw some significant movement in 2019. However, the parties behind the Fort la Corne diamond ...
Dec 21, 2019 This aerial image shows the construction of the bulk sampling plant where the huge bags of kimberlite samples (in top of image) will be processed to get an idea of the quantity and quality of diamonds in the sample. (Star Diamond Corp.)
Cannabis edibles and vaping products coming soon to the Battlefords
Cannabis-infused edibles and vaping products will soon be available in the Battlefords.Fire and Flower Cannabis Co. and 5 Buds Cannabis are awaiting orders to arrive for their shops in the area.The fe...
Dec 19, 2019 A variety of cannabis-infused edibles and vaping products will soon be available at licensed retailers in the Battlefords. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Local church helping to transport patients
A local church is filling the void in transporting people to their medical appointments after the demise of STC in 2017.Grace United Church has a team of volunteer drivers but are facing challenges su...
Dec 18, 2019 Grace United Church minister SunDo Hyun (Facebook)
Edible cannabis products expected to arrive in La Ronge next week
Chocolates, gummies and mints will be among the first new cannabis products to hit shelves at La Ronge's Kiaro next week.That's according to Executive Vice-President Andrew Gordon, who said the compan...
Dec 18, 2019 More products are expected to arrive in January. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Trappers happy to see Northwest Company reverse fur buying stance
Northern trappers are responding to the decision by The Northwest Company to again accept fur pelts.The announcement was made in a media release on the company's website last week. It reverses a decis...
Dec 17, 2019 A potential buyer takes a look at a few skins at the NSTA Fur Table in Prince Albert. (File Photo/Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)