Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Mill opening expected to create almost 1,700 jobs
The opening of the Paper Excellence pulp mill is expected to add almost 1,700 jobs directly and indirectly to the local economy, That was the message given by Bronwyn Eyre, Minister of Energy and Reso...
May 06, 2022
Frustration evident for construction industry facing thefts, vandalism
Watching the person accused of stealing a classic vehicle from his locked compound ride smiling was frustrating for Todd Kulczycki, a member of the management team at B and B Construction Group.He tol...
May 05, 2022
Seeding slightly delayed in Prince Albert area, but optimism high over grain prices
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – With spring seeding getting underway in the southwest portion of the province, farmers in the Prince Albert area are counting down the days until they get started. Ken Blo...
May 03, 2022
Seeding slightly delayed in Prince Albert area, but optimism high over grain prices
With spring seeding getting underway in the southwest portion of the province, farmers in the Prince Albert area are counting down the days until they get started.Ken Blocka farms south of Prince Albe...
May 03, 2022
Taxi drivers feeling the rise of gas prices
Paying at the pump is affecting all of Saskatchewan, but especially transportation based businesses.Deliveries are a primary service hit hardest by gas prices that reached record highs nationally back...
May 02, 2022
Meadow approves bylaw updates on tax exemptions, levy
Non-profits in Meadow Lake are getting tax relief.City council approved the first reading of the updated tax exemption bylaw No. 03/2022. This allows for consideration of annual tax exemption requests...
Apr 29, 2022
‘It’s gonna be a tough year’: Local beekeepers face loss of income due to lack of bees
Many local beekeepers are bracing for impact in the wake of a higher-than-normal mortality rate for honeybees.According to the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission, a viral mite known as Var...
Apr 28, 2022
Major redevelopment of La Ronge Mobile Home Park in the works
La Ronge resident Tia Watt has big plans to revitalize a large section of land in the municipality.In December 2021, Watt purchased the La Ronge Mobile Home Park along Bedford Drive through Mid City, ...
Apr 27, 2022
Home Hardware new home for Meadow Lake Farmer's Market
Meadow Lake's Farmers Market is moving to a new location.The parking lot at Home Hardware will host the Farmer's Market when it returns on June 10. Market manager Vicki Cockrum said they are very exci...
Apr 25, 2022
A look back at the history of CKBI and local radio in P.A.
Over the years, 900 CKBI has transformed, grown, been seen in many different forms, and has been the home of many local celebrities.However, upon its creation, it didn't start out as CKBI. In 1925 it ...
Apr 22, 2022