Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Researchers study new form of super wheat
Researchers are examining ways to develop a genetically superior wheat that delivers high yields and shows more resistance to diseases and insects.The prairie wheat commissions have announced a combin...
Jul 29, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)
Air Ronge resident using plastic waste to create new products
Terri-Ann Weinberger of Air Ronge is hoping a home-based business she launched will help divert recyclable plastics away from the local landfill.At a regular Air Ronge council meeting this week, Weinb...
Jul 26, 2019 Terri-Ann Weinberger is using Number 2 and 5 plastics to create new items. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Senior residents given greater mobility following fundraising
Residents at two Prince Albert seniors care facilities will soon have greater mobility and freedom, thanks to funds raised through the annual Victoria Hospital Charity Classic golf tournament.The eigh...
Jul 25, 2019 Ralph and Zigga Anderson, residents of P.A.'s Herb Basset Home, will soon have a photo of themselves placed on the van purchased for residents' transportation. (submitted photo/Victoria Hospital Foundation)
Little Caesars opening in Air Ronge
Well-known pizza chain Little Caesars will be opening a location in Air Ronge in the near future. That's according to franchise owner Dimpy Walia, who confirmed renovations are currently underway at a...
Jul 25, 2019 Renovations are currently underway for Little Caesars at this location in Air Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Municipal leaders weigh in on bridge toll issue
The question of whether to put in place a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has got people talking.Recently the City of Prince Albert announced plans to look into implementing a fee for those who use the...
Jul 24, 2019 The idea of charging a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has prompted much debate among the public and politicians. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
KCDA receives $975,000 to develop non-timber forest sector
The minister of science and sport was in Air Ronge today to announce $975,000 in funding for Keewatin Community Development Association (KCDA). The funding will be used to scale-up and increase the pr...
Jul 24, 2019 Boreal Heartland Forest Products in Air Ronge sells a number of non-timber forest products. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Pineland Co-op opens Crop Inputs Site
Nearly five years of planning and construction came to fruition for Pineland Co-op in Nipawin.The 11,000 square foot Crop Inputs Site is part of the Pineland Co-op Agro Centre on Highway 35 south of N...
Jul 24, 2019 Members of Pineland Co-op cut the ribbon to officially open their new Crop Inputs Site as part of their Agro Centre. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Ag. minister suggests more support coming for producers, impacted by trade issues
As another week begins, there still remains no movement at the Chinese border for Canadian canola or meat.Canada's trade issues with China were a central focus of last week's discussions at the provin...
Jul 22, 2019 Agriculture Minister David Marit. (submitted photo/Government Saskatchewan)
Northern communities selected for U of S renewable energy project
Deschambeault Lake and Pelican Narrows are part of an $8.8 million international partnership project to explore how northern residents can achieve energy independence, as well as benefit economically ...
Jul 19, 2019 The U of S led project is intended to continue for seven years. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Finance Minister Harpauer’s budget tour stops in Humboldt
With the legislative session adjourned, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer is doing her routine budget tour where she presents the state of the province in front of individual community chambers of comme...
Jul 19, 2019 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer spoke in front of Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce members as part of her budget tour while the legislative session is adjourned. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)