Tag Archives: Business & Economy
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)
Cameco commits $1 million for COVID-19 relief
Cameco has made a financial commitment to help out Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and northern communities with a $1 million COVID Relief Fund.Grants will be made available to charities, not for profits, t...
Apr 15, 2020 (file photo)
City approves tax exemption for multi-million dollar development
Prince Albert city council has approved a tax exemption for a company planning to build a $9 million retail/agricultural development on 15th Street East.Prism Holdings, which also owns Rally Motor Gro...
Apr 14, 2020 This lot on 15th Street East will be home to a 30,240 square foot retail/agricultural development. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Province rolls out support for businesses
Businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon receive economic support from the provincial government. On Monday the province began accepting applications for the Small Business Emergency Pay...
Apr 14, 2020 The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the government support. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Cameco extends Cigar Lake closure due to COVID-19 concerns
Cameco will continue the temporary production suspension at its Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan as the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic persist. The company has also withdrawn ...
Apr 13, 2020 (supplied photo/Cameco)
Sask. small businesses can begin applying today for provincial aid
Saskatchewan businesses impacted by COVID-19 can begin applying for provincial aid today.Saskatchewan Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison told Gormley on Monday the government will s...
Apr 13, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)
Post-secondary institutions adapting to current realities
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is adapting to the new realities brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak. The school has transitioned many classes to online portals. Dr. Has Malik, provost and vice president aca...
Apr 11, 2020 Saskatchewan Polytechnic is preparing for a number of possibilities going forward, (Submitted Photo/Saskatchewan Polytechnic)
