Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Cumberland College students win Newsask YBEX awards
Three northeast post-secondary students recently stole the show at the Newsask Youth Business Excellence Awards (YBEX) competition.Brayden Hodgson, Karissa Collison, and Sky Turner took home awards in...
May 17, 2023
Melfort hopes for big returns on big business incentive
The City of Melfort is rolling out the welcome for big business with a planned new tax incentive.Manager Adam Homes says there were things in place but it was time to think bigger."It allows for large...
May 17, 2023
BHP offering scholarships to local prospective post-secondary students
In partnership with Carlton Trail College, BHP is now accepting applications for its 2023 Jansen Project Scholarship Program.Starting at the beginning of May, the program will administer scholarships ...
May 17, 2023
Porcupine Plain looking to its future and success
From the low cost of living, exciting tourism and booming agriculture community, the town of Porcupine Plain is celebrating its success.Last week was Economic Development Week and although the COVID-1...
May 16, 2023
Sask. companies fined after workplace injury near Meadow Lake
Roughly $130,000 in fines have been issued to two companies following a workplace injury near Meadow Lake.The incident happened in October 2019 when a worker was injured after their glove became entan...
May 16, 2023
City of Humboldt wraps up promo video series
The City of Humboldt, after just over a year and a half of production, has finally wrapped up its series of videos, which was used to highlight the primary industries and recreational opportunities wi...
May 16, 2023
A small town cafe is keeping its community alive one post office box at a time
Brooke's Caf in Lintlaw, Saskatchewan isn't just another coffee shop. For locals, it's a pillar that allows the community to not only survive, but thrive.Owner Brooke Steppan told northeastNOW she deb...
May 13, 2023
Journalism professor applauds the passing of Canada’s online streaming bill
A controversial bill to regulate streaming services recently passed the Senate and one Saskatchewan professor said she's grateful for it.Patricia Elliott teaches journalism at First Nations University...
May 12, 2023
P.A., Spiritwood, and Hudson Bay to receive upgraded from SaskPower
Some upgrades in north central and northeast Saskatchewan are among several projects SaskPower is undertaking, as it released its plan for the new fiscal year.According to SaskPower, the Crown utility...
May 11, 2023
National retreat in Prince Albert addresses challenges facing youth
Youth and young adults from across the country have gathered in Prince Albert, and as a group are talking about ways to not only increase graduation rates, but also break down barriers that may be ass...
May 11, 2023