Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Bater says national plastics ban model prefered, hopes for clear communication from Ottawa
News of an impending ban from Ottawa on single-use plastics as early as 2021 is the prefered option for North Battleford's mayor, so long the city has adequate information to adjust.Prime Minister Jus...
Jun 11, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater said a national ban on plastics is the preferred model as it could be difficult to enforce locally. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Medical cannabis facility receives green light from local R.M. council
A 29,000 square foot medical licensed cannabis cultivation facility has secured a home in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Buckland, after a vote by the R.M. council on Monday.Prior to the vote, detai...
Jun 11, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
NLSD, Northlands College need to purchase goods and services better: provincial auditor
Provincial Auditor Judy Ferguson is reporting the need for improvements in how the Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) and Northlands College purchase goods and services.In her report released June...
Jun 10, 2019 Northern Lights School Division needs to do better when it comes to purchasing goods and services. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
R.M. of Buckland approves new chicken barn
Harman Eggs has been given the green light to build a second barn north of Prince Albert, replacing the one that burned to the ground nearly three years ago, killing thousands of chickens.Manager Jaso...
Jun 10, 2019 R.M. of Buckland Planning Officer Jason Kaptein lays out Harmon's proposed expansion plans for council. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Provincial green purveyors pleased with plastic ban, urge domino effect
Globally, one garbage truckload of plastic waste enters the ocean every minute.That comes from the federal government, which points to this, alongside plastic overflowing in landfills, as reaching a b...
Jun 10, 2019 Cutlery, straws and Styrofoam plates and cups could be banned in Canada by 2021. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Co-op celebrates opening of new liquor store on Marquis
There was a long line up of people Friday, waiting for the doors to open at Prince Albert's newest liquor store.But with the city's well publicized issues related to alcohol use, there are some who fe...
Jun 07, 2019 CEO Tim Keller (far right) poses for a quick pic ahead of the store's opening. (Submitted photo/ Jill Dumanski)
Community Foundation celebrates 20 years, awards funding
The Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation (PAACF) noted a major milestone Thursday, as the organization celebrated 20 years of operations within P.A.The anniversary event celebrated both the lon...
Jun 07, 2019 The Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation celebrated 20 years in the community Thursday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Unemployment dips nationally, regionally as fewer people look for work: StatsCan
After a surprise surge in April employment, with the nation posting the strongest job growth since 1976, things held steady in May.But a sharp decline in those looking for work pushed the unemployment...
Jun 07, 2019 (file photo/JPBG)
Future of retail cannabis store in Melfort up in the air
It remains unclear when the retail cannabis shop in Melfort will open and what is causing the delay.SLGA told northeastNOW in an email that it had "not issued a retail cannabis permit for Melfort at t...
Jun 05, 2019 The Cannabis store in Melfort was set to go by the name Hive Cannabis, and had an opening soon sign in the window. But SLGA says they haven't approved the storefront's permit. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
P.A.'s housing slump continues as other cities surge
Prince Albert's continued depressed housing market is surprising even the optimists, as other cities enjoy a spring upturn.While Saskatoon is seeing a significant rebound this year, and the Battleford...
Jun 05, 2019 (The Canadian Press)