Business & Economy

Big game draw set to open May 1

Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month.The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected t...

Apr 28, 2020 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (submitted photo/Parks Canada)

Critical milestone reached at Project Falcon diamond site

A major milestone has been reached at the massive diamond exploration project at Fort la Corne east of Prince Albert.Star Diamond Corporation is confirming the start up of the long-awaited processing ...

Apr 27, 2020 The big Lego set. Last year, mechanical engineer Emma Kirk oversaw the re-assembly of 117,000 components that make up the Bulk Sampling Processing Plant. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks

CALGARY - The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials. Fabian Murphy, president of the Agriculture Union, which represents federal mea...

Apr 23, 2020

Premier to address Saskatchewan, lay out Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan

Premier Scott Moe is set to address the province tomorrow and introduce the government's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan on April 23. The provincial address will be televised and broadcast live on April 22 ...

Apr 21, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (submitted photo/Province of Saskatchewan)

Farmers looking to expand storage capacity amid low gas prices

Some blends of oil are now trading for negative rates on world markets.While the tumbling prices are not good news for large swaths of Saskatchewan's economy some sectors are seeing savings. Farmers w...

Apr 21, 2020 Some farmers are looking to store more fuel as low oil prices bring down the cost. (The Canadian Press)

Conexus switches to appointments only for in-person assistance starting Monday

Conexus Credit Unions across Saskatchewan will be serving members in-person by appointment only starting Monday. That's according to Conexus CEO Eric Dillon, who said the best way for members to get a...

Apr 17, 2020 Members are encouraged to phone the Conexus call centre for banking matters. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Province says worst case scenario for revenue decline could reach $3.3 billion

The provincial government has released three different scenarios in relation to the economic impact of COVID-19.The province said it was important to note that the projections were not explicit foreca...

Apr 17, 2020 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (Canadian Press)

Federal oilpatch bailout focus on cleanup of abandoned wells, reduced emissions

Observers say the federal government's multibillion-dollar oilpatch bailout package announced Friday should come with strings attached. "(Money) should be tied to regulatory change in Albert...

Apr 17, 2020

SIGA prepared to protect guests when allowed to re-open

While their properties across Saskatchewan are closed, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is telling patrons they will be taking precautions when they get the green light to re-open.In a ...

Apr 16, 2020 All of SIGA's casinos across Saskatchewan remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Northern ice roads set to close at 5 p.m. today

With temperatures in northern Saskatchewan beginning to rise, two heavily used ice roads will close as of 5 p.m. today.That's according to Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure spokesperson David Ho...

Apr 16, 2020 Ice roads are a vital link to move supplies into remote northern communities. (Facebook)