Business & Economy

Play it forward: City begins fundraising campaign for Leisure Centre

When started, the City of Prince Albert's campaign to raise $20 million in donations for the new arenas and aquatic centre was already halfway to its goal, thanks to a $10 million from Lake Country Co...

Dec 13, 2024

More development in the works for West Hill

A residential subdivision and a commercial hub are on Prince Albert city council's agenda for Monday evening. Council will consider two separate applications that are both located near the Alfred Jenk...

Dec 13, 2024

'Work with what I've got': Spiritwood spa business battles postal strike to stay afloat

As the Canada Post strike nears its fifth week, a local health and wellness spa business owner said they are prepared not to gain any profits by the end of the year."I might as well not even bother, l...

Dec 13, 2024

Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

OTTAWA - Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is "calling a timeout" in the Canada Post strike, and asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to send about 55,000 employees back to work...

Dec 13, 2024

Golf and curling centre faces grim season without financial boost

Faced with rising costs of doing business and fluctuating demand at The Rock & Iron sports bar and restaurant, the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Centre is asking the city for some help. Trish Bib...

Dec 13, 2024

Twin Rivers Curling Club presented with annual $10K

With curlers making their way down the sheets of pebbled ice as the backdrop, the Battlefords Hotels' Association presented a cheque for $10,000 to Brandon Hall, general manager of Twin Rivers Curling...

Dec 12, 2024

Scott Moe’s approval jumps seven points after re-election: Angus Reid poll

After securing another majority government in October's provincial election, Premier Scott Moe's approval has rebounded, jumping by seven points.That's according to the latest premier approval ratings...

Dec 12, 2024

Sask. winter games officially underway following agreement between FDFN and Meadow Lake

The dream of bringing the Saskatchewan Winter Games to Flying Dust First Nation and Meadow Lake is officially a reality after the agreement was signed yesterday in the city. The signing took place on ...

Dec 11, 2024

Investment and development firm that bought Cornerstone acquires South Hill Mall

A Montreal-based company is looking to solidify its position as a major player in the local retail landscape.Henry Zavriyez, CEO of Leyad announced the strategic purchase of South Hill Mall in Prince ...

Dec 11, 2024

Text of the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada cut its key policy rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday to take it to 3.25 per cent. Here is the text of the central bank's decision: The Bank of Canada today reduced its t...

Dec 11, 2024