Business & Economy

Fire damages P.A.'s Killarney Kastle; closed until further notice

A fire has forced a popular Prince Albert establishment to close during the busy Christmas season.Last week, firefighters were called to the 500 block of 19th Street East for reports of a structure fi...

Dec 04, 2023

Could this P.A. entrepreneur be named The Greatest Baker?

A Prince Albert baker and business owner could soon be known as "The Greatest Baker."Christel Hill, the owner of Sweet Stells Cakes & More recently entered The Greatest Baker Competition, presente...

Dec 02, 2023

Star Diamond takes over Rio Tinto shares in Fort à la Corne mine

With a recent announcement by Saskatoon-based Star Diamond that they have worked out a deal with Rio Tinto over control of the Fort la Corne mine northeast of Prince Albert, company CEO Ewan Mason sai...

Dec 01, 2023

Budget talks end with $2.5 million increase

Prince Albert city council has wrapped up its discussion for the 2024 budget year with an increase of $2.5 million in spending paid for through property taxes. The discussions ended even as the city r...

Dec 01, 2023

Unemployment rate rises to 5.8 per cent, economy adds modest 25,000 jobs in November

Canada's unemployment rate ticked up to 5.8 per cent last month, as high-interest rates weigh on job creation at a time when the country's population is growing rapidly.Statistics Canada released its ...

Dec 01, 2023

Fresh Air Experience in Prince Albert: Where quality meets passion for outdoor adventure

Not everything in life is guaranteed, but one thing you can count on is quality from Fresh Air Experience. "We don't want to sell our customers problems," said store owner Mike Horn. "We want to sell ...

Nov 29, 2023

Nipawin chef wins bronze medal in provincial competition

A local chef recently won bronze in a provincial cooking competition down in Saskatoon.Michael Brownlee of Mabel Hill Farm Kitchen and Marketplace was one of eight Saskatchewan chefs who participated ...

Nov 25, 2023

Nominations open for P.A.'s 2023 Samuel McLeod Business Awards

People in the Prince Albert area have the opportunity to get their favourite businesses recognized. Nominations are open for the 2023 Samuel McLeod Business Awards (SMBA). This will be the 33rd time t...

Nov 22, 2023

Inflation rate slows to 3.1 per cent in October, still above Bank of Canada target

Statistics Canada says the inflation rate slowed to 3.1 per cent on a year-over-year basis, down from 3.8 per cent in September.The drop came as the price drivers paid for gasoline in October fell 7.8...

Nov 21, 2023

Lucky winner picks up trip-for-two to Jamaica in The Great Escape giveaway

She's the winner! Shelly Leite, who lives south of Battleford, was the big winner in this year's The Great Escape! giveaway contest, announced at Q98's special celebration party held at the Tropical I...

Nov 18, 2023