Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Province announces short line railway funding
The provincial government is providing $530,000 in provincial funding for short line rail investments across Saskatchewan.Several local railways will see allocations from the government's Short Line R...
Apr 05, 2024

Taco Time set to open in La Ronge
Residents of the tri-communities will soon have a new option when it comes to dining. Taco Time is expected to open its doors by the end of June, ushering in new food options not offered anywhere else...
Apr 05, 2024

Premier asked about solving labour shortage at PA Chamber lunch
Following a presentation of the highlights of the new budget by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer, Premier Scott Moe was asked what is being done about a lack of skilled workers in Prince Albert. The Ch...
Apr 04, 2024

Shortage of inventory affecting real estate market in Melfort
Housing inventory continues to be an issue in the Melfort area through the first three months of 2024.Eleah Sims of Realty Executives Gateway Realty in Melfort told northeastNOW there just aren't many...
Apr 04, 2024

Repairing Community Hall and decommissioning landfill part of 2024 Candle Lake budget
The Resort Village of Candle Lake expects to spend $6.5 million this year with a large part of that going to decommissioning an old landfill cell and fixing up the Community Hall. The village council ...
Apr 04, 2024

Sask. hospitality industry gets boost to find workers
In an effort to solve labour shortages in the hospitality, the provincial government has given Hospitality Saskatchewan $400,000 to look for workers. The money is supposed to help the association crea...
Apr 03, 2024

Melfort jewelry store closing after more than 70 years of business
Assaly Diamond and Fine Jewelry Boutique will soon be no longer.The locally owned and operated business has been in Melfort for over 70 years, having been passed down to multiple different owners alon...
Apr 02, 2024

Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce gearing up for AGM
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is hosting their annual general meeting (AGM) this week.Executive Director Cal Gratton told northeastNOW the meeting will feature updates on the ...
Apr 01, 2024

Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you
OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...
Apr 01, 2024

Town council approves tax abatement, beautification grant programs
La Ronge council has approved a package of community development initiatives.At a regular council meeting earlier this week, two new tax abatements and a grant program were given the greenlight. As of...
Mar 28, 2024