Business & Economy

Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario urge Michigan to reconsider shutting down Line 5

WASHINGTON - Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario are forming a united front in the fight to reverse Michigan's shutdown of a key cross-border pipeline. Energy ministers from all three provinces are urgi...

Mar 30, 2021

Restaurant food delivery fees capped in emergency government order

Starting Sunday, new temporary emergency legislation means the delivery service fee to restaurants from third-party providers, like Skip The Dishes, will be capped at 18 per cent of the pre-tax order ...

Mar 27, 2021

Carbon tax poised to hurt farmers, says Sask. elected leaders

A farmer and reeve in the Shellbrook area, west of Prince Albert, is fearing an impact on both the municipal operations as well as his own, following a ruling from the Supreme Court Thursday that find...

Mar 25, 2021

Carbon tax poised to hurt farmers, says Sask. elected leaders

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – A farmer and reeve in the Shellbrook area, west of Prince Albert, is fearing an impact on both the municipal operations as well as his own, following a ruling from the Sup...

Ian Gustafson Mar 25, 2021

Sturgeon Lake clothing designer sets sights on Prince Albert location

A clothing designer from Sturgeon Lake First Nation says he is absolutely surprised by the response he's had over the past two months.Justin Naytowhow, 35, launched the Kiyam label back in January and...

Mar 23, 2021

One year on, poll suggests Canadians still deeply wary about allowing U.S. visitors

WASHINGTON - A new poll suggests Canadians remain deeply wary about the prospect of allowing visitors from the United States. The online Lger poll was conducted last week for the Association for Canad...

Mar 23, 2021

Outdoors/sporting goods retailors respond to pandemic challenges

Spring is here and as the weather continues to warm, many retailors of outdoor sporting, camping and fishing equipment are hoping for a strong turnout this season, as they continue to face a number of...

Mar 22, 2021

Budget talks continue in Melfort, council looking at 1.8 per cent average tax increase

The City of Melfort is getting closer to approving their 2021 General Operating Budget.At the Committee of the Whole meeting on Friday, March 19, council was presented with three options to balance th...

Mar 20, 2021

Local greenhouses/garden centres looking forward to spring season

The spring season is on the horizon, and with it, comes the smell of flowers. Several greenhouses and garden centres around the community are gearing up for the change of season, while others have got...

Mar 18, 2021

P.A. police engage with community about the job

The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) has continued their recruitment efforts hosting an on-site fair at South Hill Mall.On Wednesday officers from the recruitment committee spoke with curious resid...

Mar 17, 2021