Tag Archives: Business & Economy
‘Six to eight weeks’: government expectations of working under COVID-19 restrictions
Representatives from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments met with Melfort business owners as part of the Melfort Trade Alliance's online networking meeting.The three levels of governmen...
Apr 19, 2020 Local politicians met with businesses owners to discuss the future implications of COVID-19 in Melfort and Area (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
Online auction sales benefit from self-isolation
The impact from COVID-19 has not been all doom and gloom. Saskatchewan companies involved in online auction sales have in recent weeks seen a bump in business.Myron Schmalz, an auctioneer at Schmalz A...
Apr 17, 2020 Schmalz Auctions is offering a phone app for its customers. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Province says worst case scenario for revenue decline could reach $3.3 billion
The provincial government has released three different scenarios in relation to the economic impact of COVID-19.The province said it was important to note that the projections were not explicit foreca...
Apr 17, 2020 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (Canadian Press)
P.A. financial planners encourage forward thinking during pandemic
If you find yourself with a little bit of extra disposable income with activities and vacations on hold, local financial planners say you can use it for more than just online shopping or ordering take...
Apr 17, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News)
Federal oilpatch bailout focus on cleanup of abandoned wells, reduced emissions
Observers say the federal government's multibillion-dollar oilpatch bailout package announced Friday should come with strings attached. "(Money) should be tied to regulatory change in Albert...
Apr 17, 2020
SIGA prepared to protect guests when allowed to re-open
While their properties across Saskatchewan are closed, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is telling patrons they will be taking precautions when they get the green light to re-open.In a ...
Apr 16, 2020 All of SIGA's casinos across Saskatchewan remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Farm group calls on Ottawa to help save food sector
The federal government is being called upon to create an emergency fund, to help assist farmers and agriculture-related businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadian Federation of Agriculture Pre...
Apr 16, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW April 15, 2020
Reporter Alison Sandstrom speaks with Director of Information Programming Teena Monteleone about Cameco's $1 million COVID-19 relief fund.
Apr 15, 2020
Prince Albert considers tax increase for businesses assessed at over $5 million
The Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce isn't happy with a proposed tax increase for big businesses being considered by city council.While the increase would only affect 16 of the largest commercial pro...
Apr 15, 2020 File photo. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Local business makes mask comfort device with proceeds to help animal rescue groups
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile disc jockey companies have taken a large financial scratch, losing a lot of scheduled bookings. The owners of Enspired Entertainment are doing their best, ...
Apr 15, 2020 (Facebook/Enspired Entertainment)
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