Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall for Compliments brand uncooked chicken nuggets.The CFIA issued the recall Wednesday, saying the chicken nuggets could be contaminated with ...
Feb 27, 2019 A food recall has been issued for Compliments brand chicken nuggets. (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Though slow, sellers say long-term Sask. cannabis sales model preferred
One cannabis store owner in Saskatchewan believes low supply in the months following legalization could be one reason the province's cannabis sales are much lower than in other Canadian jurisdictions....
Feb 27, 2019 Legal cannabis sales are lagging behind in Saskatchewan when compared to other parts of the country. (file photo/CKOM News Staff) : Tyler Marr
Police, city looking for options around alcohol consumption
Local officials say they're being challenged when it comes to curbing alcohol consumption and are looking for options to limit or restrict the purchase of large quantities of alcohol.Both the Prince A...
Feb 26, 2019 file photo/ paNOW Staff
City council approves land sale for $1
City councillors have backed the sale of a parcel of land in the West Hill area of the city for $1, but not before some debate Monday night. Local councillors approved a request from developers with L...
Feb 26, 2019 Prince Albert City Council has agreed to sell a parcel of land to developers with Lake Estates on South Hill for $1. The land being sold is marked out by red dashes in a report to city councillors. (City of Prince Albert)
Area workshops looking to help local producers in agricultural sector
Local producers will have the opportunity to network, and learn new information on the industry in two separate workshops coming to the Battlefords and area. The Regional Agriculture Update will featu...
Feb 26, 2019 A workshop for the beef industry is coming to North Battleford on March 20 (file photo/farmnewsNOW) : Brady Lang
Food bank gets generous donation
The Prince Albert Food Bank is going to be able to provide more of their clients with meat thanks to a donation they received Tuesday morning.Community Mobilization Prince Albert (CMPA) presented the ...
Feb 26, 2019 Students with Saskatchewan Polytechnic prepare donated meat as part of the Hunters with Heart program. (submitted photo/ Community Mobilization Prince Albert) : Glynn Brothen
Interior construction to start at Thunderchild cannabis cultivation facility
With exterior construction substantially complete on the Thunderchild by Westleaf Cannabis cultivation facility, interior development is underway. The approximately 130,000 square foot cultivation fac...
Feb 26, 2019 The Thunderchild by Westleaf Cannabis cultivation facility outside Battleford in scheduled for completion in 2019. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr
City of P.A. produces sports hosting video
The city of Prince Albert has produced a promotional video highlighting its merits as a top sports event destination. The city hosted some big tournaments in the last year or so and officials hope the...
Feb 25, 2019 A screen grab from the city's sports video. (YouTube/City of Prince Albert) : Glenn Hicks
Quebec company eyes peat moss harvesting near La Ronge
Widescale peat moss harvesting could occur on more than 2,600 hectares of land as close as 15 kilometres south of La Ronge. That's according to Brianne England, the manager of applications with the en...
Feb 25, 2019 These four red areas are part of the La Ronge Peat Moss Project. (submitted photo/Ministry of Environment)
Business gets creative to raise money for food bank
Staff at a Prince Albert business found a way to collect items for the local food bank while building comradery amongst the team.The Northern Lights Casino invited staff members to bring in food items...
Feb 22, 2019 Karen Whitecalf, right, adjusts one of the pieces built by employees. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)