Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Nation sheds over 24K jobs in July, more positive data regionally
While July saw wage growth accelerate more than it has in a decade, the nation shed 24,200 jobs.The drop of 11,600 full-time positions and 12,600 part-time roles pushed Canada's unemployment rate to 5...
Aug 09, 2019 (file photo/JPBG)
'It's like night and day': Chanterelle buyer impressed by 2019 crop
Mushroom season is in full swing as chanterelles are experiencing a healthy bloom.That's according to Keewatin Community Development Association CEO Randy Johns, who said chanterelles are big and plen...
Aug 07, 2019 Chanterelles are growing well this year in the region. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
La Ronge building permit values drop compared to 2018
The estimated value of construction projects in La Ronge so far this year is well below the $12.2 million forecasted in 2018.In the first seven months of 2019, there were 13 permits issued by the muni...
Aug 02, 2019 There are 13 building permits in La Ronge this year compared to 23 in 2018. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Air Ronge resident using plastic waste to create new products
Terri-Ann Weinberger of Air Ronge is hoping a home-based business she launched will help divert recyclable plastics away from the local landfill.At a regular Air Ronge council meeting this week, Weinb...
Jul 26, 2019 Terri-Ann Weinberger is using Number 2 and 5 plastics to create new items. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Little Caesars opening in Air Ronge
Well-known pizza chain Little Caesars will be opening a location in Air Ronge in the near future. That's according to franchise owner Dimpy Walia, who confirmed renovations are currently underway at a...
Jul 25, 2019 Renovations are currently underway for Little Caesars at this location in Air Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Municipal leaders weigh in on bridge toll issue
The question of whether to put in place a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has got people talking.Recently the City of Prince Albert announced plans to look into implementing a fee for those who use the...
Jul 24, 2019 The idea of charging a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has prompted much debate among the public and politicians. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
KCDA receives $975,000 to develop non-timber forest sector
The minister of science and sport was in Air Ronge today to announce $975,000 in funding for Keewatin Community Development Association (KCDA). The funding will be used to scale-up and increase the pr...
Jul 24, 2019 Boreal Heartland Forest Products in Air Ronge sells a number of non-timber forest products. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Northern communities selected for U of S renewable energy project
Deschambeault Lake and Pelican Narrows are part of an $8.8 million international partnership project to explore how northern residents can achieve energy independence, as well as benefit economically ...
Jul 19, 2019 The U of S led project is intended to continue for seven years. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Finance Minister Harpauer’s budget tour stops in Humboldt
With the legislative session adjourned, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer is doing her routine budget tour where she presents the state of the province in front of individual community chambers of comme...
Jul 19, 2019 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer spoke in front of Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce members as part of her budget tour while the legislative session is adjourned. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Gaming authority had a good year
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is marking a successful year.For 2018-19 SIGA, which owns and operates seven casinos in the province including the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albe...
Jul 16, 2019 SIGA, which owns seven casinos in Saskatchewan, including the Northern Lights Casino is marking a successful year (file photo/paNOW Staff)