Tag Archives: Business & Economy

New directors elected to Prince Albert Chamber board
The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is welcoming a fresh perspective to its board with the addition of two new directors. Brett Wells and Marlene Goldberg were each elected for a two ye...
Jun 08, 2024

Sask. unemployment rate dipped slightly in May to 5.6 per cent: Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan's unemployment rate dipped slightly last month, falling from 5.7 per cent in April to 5.6 per cent in May.According to figures released on Friday by Statistics Canada, that puts the provi...
Jun 07, 2024

Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce hosting Show and Shine
A major event leading into summer makes its return to Melfort next weekend. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th Annual Show and Shine on Main St. June 14 from 4 p.m. to 8...
Jun 06, 2024
Debate on over banning work on Diefenbaker bridge during the day
Whether or not maintenance work should be done during the day between May and October was a topic of debate for Prince Albert city council on Monday. Mayor Greg Dionne said he would like to see work d...
Jun 04, 2024

Tisdale, Melfort among communities to receive provincial airport funding
Several local airports are receiving grant money for repairs thanks to the Ministry of Highways' Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program. Twelve community airport projects will receive nearly $890...
May 31, 2024
Federal government posts $50.9 billion deficit for 2023-24 fiscal year
OTTAWA - The federal government ended the 2023-24 fiscal year with a deficit of $50.9 billion.The result for the April-to-March period compared with a deficit of $41.3 billion reported for the same st...
May 31, 2024

Prince Albert Chamber celebrates new downtown HQ
The CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce says their new downtown location is more than a building; it's a hub for innovation.Patty Hughes made the comment during Wednesday's grand...
May 29, 2024

Avatex, City of Melfort extend agreement through 2029
The City of Melfort and the company that developed the StoneGate shopping centre have extended their land purchase agreement to November 2029. The motion was recently passed by Melfort's city council....
May 24, 2024

Smile Cookie raises over $21,000 for Innovation Fund
A Smile Cookie has indeed brought smiles to youngsters in the Living Sky School Division after raising funds for the latest project from the Living Sky Innovation Fund Communication Board Project. Thi...
May 23, 2024

Concerns arise that P.A. won't be eligible for expanded loan forgiveness program
There is concern that a student loan forgiveness program for social care workers and other professionals won't be coming to Prince Albert. As part of the 2024 Federal Budget, released on April 16, the...
May 20, 2024