Business & Economy

Hopes for entertainment district to be built in tandem with new rec complex

As we learn more about the plan for the phase one of Prince Albert's multimillion-dollar rec centre, we're also hearing about construction plans across the surrounding entertainment district that's ex...

Jul 18, 2020

Red Pheasant Cree Nation opening new cannabis retail facility

Red Pheasant Cree Nation has opened its own cannabis retail outlet to serve the area.Called Red Flower Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary, the facility opened its doors Friday. "We opened today. We have ha...

Jul 17, 2020

Bingo is back

That '19' in COVID, the dreaded R number regarding reproductive rate, and the seemingly endless dose of daily caseload figures: we've endured four months of ugly statistics. But there's another far mo...

Jul 17, 2020

Chamber welcomes extension of wage subsidy program

The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is responding to the federal government extending the wage subsidy program.Elise Hildebrandt, CEO of the P.A. chamber said the federal wage subsidy w...

Jul 17, 2020

Exciting features for new multi-million dollar aquatic and arena complex

We're learning more about specifications and very special features planned for Prince Albert's multi-million dollar aquatic and arena recreation centre. The city has put out a request for proposals (R...

Jul 16, 2020

Sask. NDP asking questions about provincial WE charity deal

Saskatchewan's NDP says a new contract between the provincial government and the WE charity is bringing up more questions than answers.The contract to provide mental health services in Saskatchewan cl...

Jul 14, 2020

100 Street Rehabilitation providing for local construction amid pandemic/weather

Pushback from business owners to going ahead with the 100 Street Rehabilitation Project this summer has continued with online chatter in the past few weeks. However, both the City of North Battleford ...

Jul 13, 2020

Local business contributes to food bank

The Prince Albert Food Bank is getting some support from the community.On Monday morning P.A. Safeway made a donation worth over $19,000 to the organization. Store owner Wes Erlendson explained they a...

Jul 13, 2020

Scratch 'N Win tickets a popular item in Saskatchewan amid pandemic

There are some industries that appear to be pandemic-proof, and lotteries may be one of them.According to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation [WCLC], lottery sales in Saskatchewan from Apr. 1 to no...

Jul 12, 2020

Casino busy since reopening

The Northern Lights Casino has seen good business since reopening Thursday.General Manager Richard Ahenakew said at times they are seeing a healthy number of people wanting to come through the doors. ...

Jul 10, 2020