Business & Economy

PHR to expand hours, hire more staff after more than $180K in April donations

What an April it was for Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR).The Saskatoon safe consumption site had at least 62 businesses and organizations donate to its facility during the calendar month. Originally, it ...

May 03, 2021

City of Melfort purchases parcels of land in northern part of city for development

The City of Melfort has purchased some parcels of land in the northern part of town.At a Special Council Meeting on Friday, April 30, council approved the purchase of a number of parcels. They include...

May 02, 2021

Financial support program for small business extended by Saskatchewan government

Small businesses in Saskatchewan ordered to close or reduce their operations because of COVID-19 have an extra month to get financial support from a provincial government program.Applications to the S...

May 01, 2021

La Ronge strategic plan includes attracting anchor businesses

La Ronge council has developed a strategic plan to assist in guiding their decisions until 2025. The list includes 18 objectives in a number of areas such as community wellness, recreation, infrastruc...

Apr 29, 2021

Prairie North Co-op announces construction of new food store in Melfort

Prairie North Co-op (PNC) will construct a new, state of the art Co-op Food Store adjacent to the Stonegate development in Melfort.The announcement was made on Tuesday morning by general manager Terry...

Apr 27, 2021

Study says cost of new water treatment plant $7 million more than initial estimate

Plans for a new water treatment plant west of Prince Albert are at a crossroads according to the chair of the project's steering committee.The initial estimated cost of the facility was $45 million do...

Apr 23, 2021

Prairie North Coop gives back while reducing environmental footprint

Despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Prairie North Coop (PNC) was still able to generously give back to local communities last year.In 2020, the PNC donated over $115,000 to over 220...

Apr 22, 2021

Chamber of Commerce see mostly positives with 2021 budget

The Chamber of Commerce network in Saskatchewan had a largely positive response to the announcement of the federal budget this week.CEO Steve McLellan said the budget reflects seeing immediate need as...

Apr 21, 2021

Sturgeon Lake First Nation announces new fuel and convenience store in P.A.

A new First Nation-owned gas station and convenience store, complete with a Chester Fried Chicken drive-thru, is coming to the Cornerstone area of Prince Albert. Sturgeon Lake First Nation made the an...

Apr 21, 2021

Paper Excellence announces new scholarships; further signal of commitment to P.A.

Pulp and paper company Paper Excellence - which owns the currently shuttered mill in Prince Albert - has announced the creation of new scholarships. These are for Mtis students who live in the communi...

Apr 21, 2021