Business & Economy

City misses targets on new impound lot

One year after a new vehicle impound lot opened in Prince Albert, the city says it's been a success so far, although it didn't meet revenue targets.A report to city council shows the city did not make...

Apr 04, 2019 (submitted photo/City of Prince Albert)

March home listings up, sales down slightly year-over-year

The spring housing market is off to a slow start in the Battlefords, according to the latest numbers from the Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors (SRAR).Within North Battleford and Battleford, 10...

Apr 04, 2019 Home sales are down marginally in March year-over-year in the Battlefords. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Watson Chamber of Commerce aims to reshape itself

The Watson and District Chamber of Commerce plans to reshape its identity.Mostly known throughout the community for organizing the town's Santa Claus Day, members of the Watson Chamber now looks to ex...

Apr 04, 2019 Fireworks is key for Santa Claus Day, the biggest event the Watson and District Chamber of Commerce puts on. Now they're eyeing to expand their horizon past the yearly event (Facebook/Town of Watson).

Saskatoon working on contingency plan following P.A. oil spill

The 2016 oil spill that blanketed the North Saskatchewan River near Prince Albert and shut down the local water intake system is being used as a springboard by the City of Saskatoon as local officials...

Apr 03, 2019

Saskatoon working on contingency plan following P.A. oil spill

The 2016 oil spill that blanketed the North Saskatchewan River near Prince Albert and shut down the local water intake system is being used as a springboard by the City of Saskatoon as local officials...

Apr 03, 2019

Saskatoon working on contingency plan following P.A. oil spill

The 2016 oil spill that blanketed the North Saskatchewan River near Prince Albert and shut down the local water intake system is being used as a springboard by the City of Saskatoon as local officials...

Apr 03, 2019

Saskatoon working on contingency plan following P.A. oil spill

The 2016 oil spill that blanketed the North Saskatchewan River near Prince Albert and shut down the local water intake system is being used as a springboard by the City of Saskatoon as local officials...

Apr 03, 2019 The aftermath of the oil spill. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Annual Smoker around the corner for the Battlefords Wildlife Federation

Tickets are going fast, as the Battlefords Wildlife Federation's Smoker is just days away. This year, the Battleford Arena will be the site of the 73rd edition of the Smoker. The event starts at 4 p.m...

Apr 03, 2019 The 73rd annual Smoker will be held at the Battleford Arena on Saturday (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

City asking for public feedback through online survey

The city wants to hear from you when it comes to customer service. The City of Prince Albert has implemented a new online survey to gauge public feedback on customer service and phone etiquette. The '...

Apr 02, 2019 The City of Prince Albert wants to gauge public feedback through a new online survey. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)

Agrimex gearing up for family friendly installment of show

Over 5,000 consumers are expected for the Agrimex show in just two days' time. The show has been running for 33 years, and this year's edition promises to add a new family element to the three-day exp...

Apr 02, 2019 This year's agrimex will be geared to a family setting in the 34th annual event. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)