Tag Archives: Business & Economy
P.A. hospital funding a priority as finance minister touts latest budget
There's room at the table for more federal government participation as the city and province work toward a new hospital in Prince Albert.That's according to both Mayor Greg Dionne and Saskatchewan Min...
Apr 01, 2019 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer speaks at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday in Prince Albert. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
La Ronge cannabis store fully staffed as opening day looms
Hiring has ended at La Ronge's soon-to-be cannabis retail store Kiaro and management plans to open within the next six weeks. That's according to Executive Vice-President Andrew Gordon who stated 10 l...
Apr 01, 2019 Kiaro in La Ronge is scheduled to open by mid-May. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Uncertainty abounds as federal carbon tax looms
The federal carbon tax will hit the province on April 1, but how it will impact Saskatchewan's books and small businesses remains unclear.Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said the impact of the tax was...
Mar 29, 2019 The federal carbon tax comes into effect in Saskatchewan April 1. (Jzehnder1/Dreamstime.com)
RCMP warn public to stay aware in wake of 'tourism crime'
As businesses and the common consumer try to make ends meet, a growing issue continues to pop up on the prairies.Crime tourism is a growing issue that continues to plague many consumers when it comes ...
Mar 29, 2019 Staying vigilant is the only way to stay safe in these crimes (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)
Net assets down, but Humboldt Chamber still comfortable
The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) looked back at the 2018 statement of operations during its annual general meeting Thursday, March 28.As of Dec. 31, 2018, the HDCC's net assets dec...
Mar 29, 2019 The 2019 Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, with Dan Torwalt (front second left) serving as president. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Nominees announced for Tri-Community Awards Gala
The nominees for the second annual Tri-Community Awards Gala hosted by the La Ronge and District Chamber of Commerce have been announced.Seven residents are nominated for Citizen of the Year including...
Mar 29, 2019 The gala will be held April 27 at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. (Lac La Ronge Chamber of Commerce/Facebook)
Chamber accepting nominations for 2019 BBEX awards
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced it is now accepting nominations for its upcoming 2019 The Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) competition.This year will mark the 26th anniv...
Mar 29, 2019 The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its upcoming 2019 Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) competition. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Board gains two directors
The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce appear to have short-term leadership stability.After all seven of the Humboldt Chamber's Board of Directors decided to stay on board, two more businessmen...
Mar 28, 2019 Humboldt Co-op general manager Brent Walker (second right) and Dzinehaus Computers CEO Mike Pulice (far right) being sworn in as the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce's newest Board of Directors (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
FSIN chief calls for Sask. gov’t to speed up disaster relief
The chief of the organization representing 74 Saskatchewan First Nations says it may be time for the federal government to step in as the province isn't moving fast enough to deliver disaster assistan...
Mar 28, 2019 Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron speaks at the Saskatoon Inn on March 27, 2019. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
City announces mandatory water meter replacement plan
The City of Prince Albert is rolling out a new, mandatory water meter replacement program it says will be more efficient and easier to use for local residents and businesses. The city contracted Corix...
Mar 27, 2019 Alex Hazenack with Corix Water Products announced a new program with the City of Prince Albert to replace all water meters in the city. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)