Business & Economy

'I'm going to enjoy it': Melfort City Manager embarking on new venture at Elk Ridge Resort

From city manager to managing partner.That's the case for Melfort's city manager Ryan Danberg who is part of the eight-person group, Route2 SK Inc. that recently bought Elk Ridge Resort. Danberg is se...

Oct 13, 2020

Masks now mandatory at several tri-community businesses

The number of businesses requiring the mandatory wearing of masks is increasing in the tri-communities. As of Oct. 13, masks will be required upon entry at six stores operated by Keethanow Group of Bu...

Oct 13, 2020

Boreal Heartland inks deal with Federated Co-op to sell northern tea blends

A co-branding agreement between Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) and Air Ronge's Boreal Heartland Herbal Products will allow northern Saskatchewan-sourced teas to be sold throughout Western Canada. ...

Oct 07, 2020

Opposition to peat moss mining gaining steam in tri-communities

Hundreds of people have joined a Facebook group called For Peat's Sake, which was launched by a group of tri-community residents opposed to plans for peat moss harvesting south of Air Ronge. "This gro...

Oct 06, 2020

Rebuild underway at Bloomfield's Resort that was destroyed by fire last year

After a devastating fire last December, the rebuild of Bloomfield's Bay Resort at Deschambault Lake is underway.Owner Gary Bloomfield told northeastNOW the rebuild will include the restaurant and stor...

Oct 06, 2020

La Ronge Dairy Queen raising funds for children at Saskatchewan Hospital

La Ronge Dairy Queen Grill and Chill is raising money for sick and injured children receiving treatment at Saskatchewan Hospital.According to a media release, the fundraising promotion will run betwee...

Oct 05, 2020

Sask.Party commits to temporary reduction in small business tax

Acknowledging the challenges that exist as a result of COVID-19, Scott Moe is offering temporary relief for small business owners. Moe is promising a tax break until June 2023 to small businesses shou...

Oct 03, 2020

Caplette becomes new Chamber of Commerce president

Giant Tiger Store Manager Dennis Caplette is the new president of La Ronge and District Chamber of Commerce."I'm honoured the businesses in La Ronge felt I was a worthy candidate and I'm looking forwa...

Sep 29, 2020

Deficit on track to hit $330 billion with COVID effects lasting years, says PBO

OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget office says the federal deficit for the year is on track to hit $328.5 billion as a result of COVID-19. That figure released this morning reflects measures announced ...

Sep 29, 2020

Roberts seeks second term as chief of MLCN

Frank Roberts believes he has a lot of unfinished business and that's one of the main reasons he says he is seeking to be re-elected Chief of Montreal Lake Cree Nation.The band's election will take pl...

Sep 28, 2020