Business & Economy

Essential service providers help meet residents' needs during difficult time

While grocery stores and pharmacies are essential business providers during the pandemic, auto repair shops and of course mail delivery are also some of the much needed services people can't do withou...

Apr 01, 2020 Mechanic Derry Dillabough is busy at work Wednesday at A&M Auto Centre in North Battleford. (Submitted photo/Dave Park)

Diamond project partners seek speedy resolution of legal differences

Star Diamond Corp and Rio Tinto might not see eye-to-eye on their partnership arrangement at Project Falcon east of Prince Albert, but they are working together to try to resolve their legal differenc...

Apr 01, 2020 (file photo/Rio Tinto Exploration Canada)

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)

Big River Mill temporarily closing amid COVID-19 pandemic

Carrier Forest Products Ltd. announced they are temporarily suspending operations at the Big River Mill, effective immediately.A major contributor to the forest industry in Saskatchewan since 1995, th...

Mar 27, 2020 Carrier Forest Products Ltd. announced a halt to all operations at the Big River Mill on Friday. (Courtesy: Carrier Forest Products Ltd.)

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)

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)

COVID-19 concerns prompt Cameco suspension

There has been another blow to the already beleaguered uranium mining sector in northern Saskatchewan with the announcement Cameco is temporarily suspending production at its Cigar Lake operation. The...

Mar 23, 2020 (Cameco.com)

Chamber helping businesses with questions during COVID-19 challenges

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce wants businesses to know the chamber remains open to help address any of their concerns or needs during the COVID-19 situation. On Friday in consultation with the M...

Mar 23, 2020 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak, left, and Director Warren Williams, right, shown with Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve McLellan, centre. The local chamber is encouraging businesses to contact the chamber if they need any information during the COVID-19 pandemic. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)