Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Cumberland House Cree Nation declares jurisdiction over Sask. River Delta
The Chief of Cumberland House Cree Nation (CHCN) said he just wants his people and territory respected.And that's why the central Saskatchewan first nation is declaring economic sovereignty over its l...
Jun 10, 2021

New board members elected to PA and District Chamber of Commerce
The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce membership casted votes electronically during the month of May for new members on their board.Four new directors were elected while two members were ...
Jun 10, 2021

Paper Excellence hires staff as work continues to restart pulp mill
It's another step towards the restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill.After developing the start-up business plan for Prince Albert, Paper Excellence announced the hiring of several individuals who wil...
Jun 10, 2021

Canada, Alberta sign deal for $1.3B hydrogen plant in Edmonton
EDMONTON - The federal and Alberta governments are signing an agreement that could lead to a plant to produce hydrogen built near Edmonton. The governments say they're working with Air Products Canada...
Jun 09, 2021

Major forestry announcement set for Prince Albert and North
Cumberland House Cree Nation (CHCN) will make an announcement Thursday in Prince Albert which could have a significant bearing on Saskatchewan's forestry sector as well as global carbon management.CHC...
Jun 08, 2021

Arrests made following violent incidents at Prince Albert businesses
A pair of arrests were made over the weekend in Prince Albert, following two separate violent incidents involving store employees being assaulted.The first incident happened Friday afternoon. Police r...
Jun 08, 2021

Saskatchewan sees sharpest increase in home improvement sales across Canada
The home and repair industry has been thriving this year across Canada, with more Canadians spending time at home during the pandemic.New research done by financial services and technology company, Sq...
Jun 07, 2021

P.A. property revaluation leads to big tax bills for some
Some Prince Albert property owners-residential and commercial-are not happy about big increases to their property taxes. However, the city is reminding residents the fluctuations are due to the revalu...
Jun 04, 2021

Longtime Saskatoon Afro-Caribbean store opens location in Prince Albert
For years, African populations in Prince Albert had to drive to Saskatoon in order to get some of their favourite foods to make traditional dishes from their homelands.The Bistak Afro-Caribbean Food S...
Jun 04, 2021

Sask. and P.A. unemployment rate improves
There's a slight improvement in the unemployment rate in Prince Albert, as well as the much larger Prince Albert and northern region.Stats Canada says 1,600 people were out of work in May, compared to...
Jun 04, 2021