Pet Planet is up for two provincial awards. (File photo)

By paNOW Staff

Local business

Local businesses make shortlist for ABEX Awards

Jun 19, 2025 | 6:00 AM

Several local businesses have been nominated for the Saskatchewan Chamber 2025 ABEX Awards.

Bison Ridge Farms of P.A. and Pet Planet Prince Albert are up for the Marketing Award. Pet Planet is also nominated for the Service Award.

New Venture Award nominees include Homes by Lake Country Co-op of Prince Albert.

Becky Johnson of Bison Ridge Farms and Aaron LeMoal of E.T. Flooring in P.A. are both up for Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

“The ABEX Awards offer a snapshot of where Saskatchewan is headed. The businesses and individuals on this year’s list are redefining what’s possible in our province. Through bold innovation, strong economic contributions, and long-term community impact, they’re showing us what the future of Saskatchewan business looks like, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Prabha Ramaswamy said in a news release.

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Down the road, Northern Lights Gallery In Melfort is one of five nominees for the Community Involvement Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross. Lake Country Co-op in Prince Albert is also a nominee in that category.

Nipawin’s North Fringe Industrial Technologies Inc. is nominated in two categories – the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award, sponsored by Graham Group, and Growth & Expansion Award for Small Business (under 50 employees), sponsored by PFM Capital.

The awards will be handed out Sept. 27.

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