Tag Archives: Business & Economy

SARCAN open again after COVID-19 closure
Residents in Prince Albert are once again able to recycle their cans and bottles.SARCAN Recycling reopened for business Monday morning. The recycler closed its doors in March to protect staff and the ...
Jun 15, 2020

Migrant workers hold virtual rally seeking full immigration status
TORONTO - A group supporting migrant workers held a virtual rally Sunday that called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately extend full immigration status for all non-permanent residents. The...
Jun 14, 2020

Liberals look at buying distressed buildings to save stock of affordable housing
soOTTAWA - A new analysis of the country's stock of affordable housing suggests the Liberals' decade-long strategy to provide more of it is starting in a deeper hole than previously thought, and may b...
Jun 14, 2020

Weekend beach traffic, welcomed by businesses
The opening of beaches this weekend at provincial parks in Saskatchewan is great news for lake-goers, but also for the businesses which thrive on tourist traffic.Kristian Okereke and his wife have own...
Jun 13, 2020

Charity steer auction goes online
This year's Charity Steer Auction in Prince Albert is taking on a different look and feel, as there will be no live crowd to enjoy it and no auctioneer.Due to COVID-19 protocols, the regular auction w...
Jun 11, 2020

Charity steer auction goes online
This year’s Charity Steer Auction in Prince Albert is taking on a different look and feel, as there will be no live crowd to enjoy it and no auctioneer. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the regular au...
Jun 11, 2020

Miller Market and Food Gallery opens doors on Main Street in Melfort
Miller Market and Food Gallery is the latest addition to downtown Melfort.The shop opened its doors to the public last Friday offering products from different local suppliers.Owner and operator Tamara...
Jun 11, 2020

Unifor pickets co-op gas station in P.A.
Around a dozen Unifor members picketed the Co-op bulk fuel station on Fifth Avenue E. Thursday, while several more set up in front of the Co-op Marquis Road gas station. Unionized workers have been lo...
Jun 11, 2020

Town of Battleford delays property tax payments
During Monday's meeting, council agreed to push back the due date for property taxes from August 31 to December 31. This will also waive any late fees accrued in the fall. Mayor Ames Leslie said the d...
Jun 10, 2020

Council in Tisdale approves paving project, terminates land sale agreement with developer
A major roadway in Tisdale will be paved this summer.Council has approved a pavement project for Heritage Rd., from Highway 3 to 94th Ave."It's a fairly heavy traffic, heavy haul route for a lot of tr...
Jun 10, 2020