Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Canada’s annual inflation rate accelerates to 3.4 per cent in Dec, complicating path for BoC
Canada's annual inflation rate rose 3.4 per cent in December, largely reflecting a sharper decline in gasoline prices a year ago compared to last month.The federal agency released its consumer price i...
Jan 16, 2024
PBCN business head named PA Chamber’s Legacy awardee
A man who spent three decades developing the business portfolio of the Peter Ballantyne group of companies has been named the Legacy Award winner by the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce. Trevor Ives,...
Jan 15, 2024
Melfort investigating whether to sell naming rights to facilities
The CIty of Melfort is gauging interest on the sale of naming rights to its municipal facilities and properties, including the Northern Lights Palace.City manager Adam Homes told northeastNOW they hav...
Jan 15, 2024
Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces, including Sask.
A multimillion-dollar settlement proposed by Meta sends a message to other companies about the importance of paying attention to the country's privacy laws, says a lawyer representing Canadians in the...
Jan 12, 2024
Tisdale ready for the 2024 Viterra Scotties next week
Curling enthusiasts from across the province will converge on the town of Tisdale next week as the 2024 Viterra Scotties Provincials curling championships get underway at the RECPlex Jan.17-21st.Defen...
Jan 10, 2024
2024 North West BOB Awards nominations to launch this week
Mark your calendars for this important event. Nominations for the 2024 Best of the Best (BOB) Awards for the North West region are getting ready to launch starting Friday. The BOB Awards celebrate the...
Jan 09, 2024
Sask. NDP calls out Sask. Party for small job growth in P.A. & Northern Saskatchewan
The Sask. NDP believes Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan are an afterthought for the Sask. Party.Aleana Young, the official opposition critic for jobs and the economy, made this comment to paNOW...
Jan 09, 2024
Prince Albert could reduce hours for alcohol sales
Prince Albert City Council could change the hours liquor stores can sell alcohol for consumption off their premises after a vote on Monday. Anna Dinsdale, the newly hired Community Safety and Well-bei...
Jan 09, 2024
Ice fishing rentals now available in La Ronge
A La Ronge entrepreneur known for his expertise of the outdoors has launched an ice fishing rental company."Ice fishing is something that costs about $1,200 if you are looking to go out and do it comf...
Jan 08, 2024
Economists see 'turning point' in housing market this year as interest rate cuts loom
After a year marked by caution and shifting expectations spurred by rising borrowing costs, economists believe the Canadian housing market could be in for a rebound in 2024.That's largely dependent on...
Jan 08, 2024