Business & Economy

More feedback given during virtual engagement session for OSB mill

Anticipation continues to build over a future OSB mill near Prince Albert.On Tuesday, a virtual public engagement session was held to discuss the project and hear from community members curious about ...

Apr 06, 2022

MLTC launches new consulting business with Saskatoon firm

A new Indigenous business venture for Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) is set to provide economic opportunity and implement environmental stewardship.During a press conference Wednesday morning, MLTC...

Apr 06, 2022

Brownfields and property assessment on City agenda at convention

The annual gathering of urban municipalities is underway in Regina and Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne is there with a list of priorities.Dionne, as part of the City of Prince Albert delegation, said ...

Apr 05, 2022

‘They’re taking us for a ride’: Gym go-ers disappointed in PST expansion to memberships

Starting in October, the Saskatchewan government will be expanding the provincial sales tax to more services.That means that people will be forced to pay more for gym, golf, and curling memberships, a...

Apr 04, 2022

Exhibit in Melfort asks to you to slow down and enjoy the art

Art lovers in the northeast are being encouraged to slow down and enjoy the masterpieces they'll see at a show on Saturday.Slow Art Day makes its way to the Northern Lights Gallery in Melfort Saturday...

Apr 01, 2022

Federal carbon tax increasing. What does that mean for gas prices?

The federal carbon tax is officially increasing which could lead to a jump in prices at the gas pump.Starting April 1, 2022, every tonne of carbon emissions will cost whoever generated it $50. The pri...

Apr 01, 2022

Heavy Oil Show returns to Lloydminster

Lloydminster's Heavy Oil Show is back this fall.One of the premier events for oil and gas in the area, the 20th bi-annual version of the show is set to feature a variety of exhibits, demonstrations an...

Mar 31, 2022

Thirty-eight per cent population growth in Candle Lake

In the five years between the 2006 and 2011 censuses, Candle Lake's population shrank by 27 people to 765 residents. In the same length of time between the 2016 and 2021 census periods, it grew from 3...

Mar 31, 2022

Métis Nation and Sturgeon Lake join Prince Albert alliance

The Prince Albert regional economic alliance grew today with the signatures of the Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan and the Sturgeon Lake First Nation on a new three-year agreement.Representatives from bot...

Mar 31, 2022

Feds provide funding for much-needed roof replacement at Melfort library

The Melfort Public Library will soon have a new roof thanks to funding from the federal government.Just over $291,000 is being provided by the government through PrairiesCan and will help with the pro...

Mar 30, 2022