Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Local farmers win award
A pair of farmers from the Shellbrook were recently recognized for their work.Jason and Jenna Ranger were honoured by Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program at Canada's Farm Progress Show in Regin...
Jun 28, 2019 Jenna and Jason Ranger were given the award as Saskatchewan's Outstanding Young Farmers for 2019 (submitted photo/Carla Kaeding Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program)
Work rolls along at Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter
Work continues to roll along at the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter in Melfort.According to Shelter Manager, Meagan Schmitz, things are moving at a good pace as they get closer to their planned grand ope...
Jun 28, 2019 (Facebook/Northeast SPCA)
Canada Day double celebrations
We're in for a double-dose of fun on Monday as we celebrate our home and native land. Organized Canada Day events will be held at both Kinsmen Park for the traditional Royal Canadian Legion affair, wh...
Jun 27, 2019 P.A. residents and visitors can take in two different locations Monday for Canada Day celebrations.(File photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. businesses recognized for hiring practices
Five local employers in Prince Albert have been recognized for their work creating diversity in the work place.Grainfields Pancake and Waffle House, Lake Country Co-op, The Prince Albert SPCA, Coronet...
Jun 27, 2019 Award recipients from left to right: Matthew Stenerson and Rebecca Collins - Lake Country Co-Op, Laura Goodwin - Prince Albert SPCA, Mona Selanders - Coronet Hotel, Jag Gill - Grainfields (Submitted photo/ Angela Dumont)
Aggressive panhandling has Giant Tiger manager concerned for customers
Aggressive panhandling outside Giant Tiger in La Ronge has management concerned about the likelihood of someone getting hurt.That's what Manager Dennis Caplett told La Ronge council at a regular meeti...
Jun 27, 2019 Giant Tiger in La Ronge is being used as a place for homeless to gather. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Province posts lower than project deficit, year-end financial report shows
Saskatchewan's financial health for 2018-19 was better than expected, according to the provincial government.Figures released by the provincial government on Thursday showed that Saskatchewan finished...
Jun 27, 2019 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (file photo/980 CJME)
Sask. children's museum set to open
It will be an exciting day for children and parents alike Friday, as Saskatchewan's first children's museum opens its doors to the public.Nutrien Wonderhub, located in Saskatoon's Mendel Building, ope...
Jun 27, 2019 An installation by artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam will feature at the Nutrien Wonderhub when it opens in 2019. (Submitted photo/kidapproved.ca)
Broncos restock board of directors, show finances after unique season
The Humboldt Broncos' 2018-19 season was abnormal for a Junior A Hockey Club.Entering its annual general meeting on Wednesday, June 26, the Broncos had five directors and finished with six new members...
Jun 27, 2019 The Humboldt Broncos added six new directors to its board during the annual general meeting on June 26, with Jamie Brockman (third left) returning as president. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Construction on Co-operative Place in Wynyard nears completion
Construction is almost complete on the new recreation complex in Wynyard.According to the town's Chief Administrative Officer Jason Chorneyko, things are moving along pretty well."It's actually been p...
Jun 26, 2019 Construction continues to roll along as Co-operative Place is almost complete. (Facebook/Jason Chorneyko)
City donates land for proposed mental health supported independent living project
City council has donated land for a proposed independent supported living housing project in North Battleford that will look to ease the transition for those living with mental illness into the commun...
Jun 26, 2019 Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords branch Executive Director Jane Zielke de Montbrun. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)