Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Economic growth in Meadow Lake sparks demand for hotel development
As residents in Meadow Lake eagerly await the completion of the Co-Op Centre, there's a renewed sense of optimism when it comes to economic prosperity for the city. "It seems like every time you turn ...
Dec 03, 2024
Sask. Auditor says higher foreign ownership could artificially increase farmland prices.
REGINA - Saskatchewan's auditor says the province needs to do a better job tracking and enforcing rules on non-Canadians purchasing farmland.Tara Clemett, in her latest report, says the province needs...
Dec 03, 2024
Living Sky owners ask for late payment penalty forgiveness
The British Columbia based company that owns the majority of the Living Sky Condo units at 1501 15 Street East has asked Prince Albert city council to waive a late payment penalty. In its letter, the ...
Dec 02, 2024
Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues
Canada Post says it has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements.A statement issued Sunday says the framework includes propo...
Dec 01, 2024
Weidner apartments to change hands
Indications are that Weidner Apartments has sold the multiple apartment buildings it owns in Prince Albert. A photo taken of the company's office on second Ave. W. has a sign saying that the building ...
Nov 29, 2024
Rising from the ashes: A&W returning to downtown Prince Albert
One of Prince Albert's most famous restaurants is getting a second lease on life.Reg Fontaine, the property and building landlord of the downtown A&W location, confirmed for paNOW plans to re-buil...
Nov 28, 2024
Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says
The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying striking employees off as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark.In a notice t...
Nov 28, 2024
Mediation suspended in Canada Post strike, parties to meet with minister
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is summoning Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to his office today as federal mediation to end the nearly two-week old strike isn't working.MacKinno...
Nov 27, 2024
Canada’s grain, nuclear sectors closely watching Trump tariff proposal
Industry leaders are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, which could disrupt crucial Prairie sectors including agriculture and uranium. Last nig...
Nov 27, 2024
Canada's grain, nuclear sectors closely watching Trump tariff proposal
Industry leaders are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, which could disrupt crucial Prairie sectors including agriculture and uranium. Last nig...
Nov 27, 2024