Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Co-op applying to end the months-long refinery lockout
The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) is looking to end the lockout that began Dec. 5.It has applied to the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board to order a final offer vote for the union members.The company...
Mar 31, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)
SIGA properties to remain closed for the foreseeable future
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 a...
Mar 30, 2020 The Northern Lights Casino will remain closed until further notice SIGA announced Monday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Feds increase wage help for business amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is applauding the latest federal government move to keep businesses afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ottawa will now offer a 75 per cent wage subsi...
Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
COVID-19 forces big changes in funeral industry
Funeral homes in Prince Albert are adapting amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Funerals are still allowed to take place, but they are limited in size to 10 people and social distancing is required. Drew Gra...
Mar 27, 2020 COVID-19 has forced funeral homes in Prince Albert to make changes. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Cannabis sales continue amid COVID-19
The Government of Saskatchewan has given cannabis shops the green light to stay open.Businesses selling cannabis are among a number which the province has declared as being essential amidst the COVID-...
Mar 26, 2020 Prairie Cannabis is seeing good business. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Sawmills facing potential work shortage during COVID-19
The threat of possible shutdown due to the coronavirus looms over sawmill workers, just as it does over other industries across the country. For those on the ground, the only focus is working within i...
Mar 26, 2020 (Submitted photo/Dean Christiansen)
Saskatchewan realtors adjusting during COVID-19 pandemic, impact expected soon
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't been felt in the Saskatchewan real estate market... yet."We're not that far behind where we were at this point in March last year, and year to date," Jason Y...
Mar 25, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Senior games on hold until 2021
The Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) has postponed the remainder of this year's 55+ Games in Prince Albert due to the Covid-19 pandemic.In a media release sent out Tuesday, the associati...
Mar 24, 2020 P.A. Golf and Curling Club was host to 73 curlers who competed earlier this month as part of the games. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Local representatives respond to shuttering of Cigar Lake mine
Cameco's decision to halt production at its Cigar Lake mine is being applauded by local leadership.The Saskatoon-based mining company made the announcement Monday afternoon. The company said the decis...
Mar 24, 2020 Cameco announced a suspension of operations Monday at Cigar Lake amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Cameco.com)
P.A. cab companies feeling pinch from COVID-19
With fewer people leaving their homes for business or pleasure, it's no surprise local cab companies are taking a big hit.Pardeep Kumar, owner of Checker/ Family Taxi, confirmed for paNOW daily busine...
Mar 23, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
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