Business & Economy

Local restaurants struggling to hire staff amid COVID-19 pandemic

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago it has impacted local businesses in different ways. For multiple restaurants in Prince Albert, it has been a struggle to find a keep staff.Manager of ...

Sep 04, 2021

P.A. bank to re-open next week after COVID case

The Scotiabank branch on 15th Street East in Prince Albert will remain closed until after the long weekend.It has been shut since an individual tested positive for COVID-19.A corporate spokesperson to...

Sep 03, 2021

Lethbridge researcher receives 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Research and Innovation

LETHBRIDGE, AB. — Dr. Surya Acharya is well known for the volunteer hours he gives to helping out or organizing multi-cultural events. Chances are, most people know that Dr. Acharya is also a re...

Dori Modney with files from the BCRC Sep 02, 2021

Candle Lake mayor responds to recent dismissals, discusses future plans

The Mayor of the Resort Village (R.V.) of Candle Lake says he cannot elaborate on personnel issues, nor does he feel it's appropriate to do so.Terry Kostyna was contacted by paNOW to discuss the recen...

Sep 02, 2021

Prince Albert businesses make shortlist for provincial awards

The finalists for the 2021 Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce ABEX Awards have been announced, and the list includes two businesses from Prince Albert.Limitless Gear Clothing has been nominated in the N...

Sep 01, 2021

Saskatoon Chamber CEO supports status quo for vaccine passports, health measures

The CEO of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is pleased the province isn't mandating vaccines or introducing any new public health measures.A day after Premier Scott Moe and chief medical heal...

Aug 31, 2021

Property taxes due August 31 in North Battleford

Property owners in North Battleford who haven't paid their taxes yet are close to a very important deadline.The city posted a reminder early this week, warning that property taxes that are to be paid ...

Aug 27, 2021

Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce looks for new CEO

The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce has parted ways with their now former CEO, Elise Hildebrandt.In a short media release early Thursday, the chamber's chair, Tracy Feher, said as of to...

Aug 26, 2021

Town businesses recognized in contest for prettiest storefront

Two Battleford businesses tied in the town's 2021 Storefront Beautiful Business Contest. Council picked two winners; Remedy's RX Pharmacy and Emma Joe's New to You Clothing Co.Each will collect $100, ...

Aug 21, 2021

Work available for those looking in Humboldt area; chamber

Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce recently touched base with local businesses to see how COVID-19 has impacted job vacancies.The chamber sent out a questionnaire to their members with the firs...

Aug 21, 2021