The Northern Lights Casino will remain closed until further notice SIGA announced Monday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

By Michael Joel-Hansen

Local Business

SIGA properties to remain closed for the foreseeable future

Mar 30, 2020 | 4:41 PM

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced their properties will remain closed until further notice.

In an email to paNOW, SIGA’s director of communications Melody Lynch said since announcing their closure on March 16, the Government of Saskatchewan has issued a public health order, which requires their properties to remain closed indefinitely.

“We will resume operations after the Public Health Order is lifted, while ensuring we continue to follow all recommendations and restrictions due to COVID-19,” Lynch wrote.

When closures were announced SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen said employees would be paid for the two-week period.

Lynch said they are still reviewing the supports announced by the federal government and are interested to hear further news from Ottawa.

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“We look forward to the release of more details expected to come from the federal Finance Minister tomorrow,” she wrote.

SIGA owns seven casinos across Saskatchewan, including the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford and the Gold Horse Casino in LIoydminister.

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