Business & Economy

New R.M. of Prince Albert Municipal Centre close to finished

The R.M. of Prince Albert is getting ready to move into their new home and should have the keys by the end of the month. Reeve Eric Schmalz told paNOW the building will house the administration office...

Apr 18, 2023

Roughly 2,000 workers in northern Sask. could be affected by PSAC strike

Around 2,000 federal workers in northern Saskatchewan could be on the picket line as early as Wednesday.The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) issued a strike mandate last week and on Monday sai...

Apr 17, 2023

Federal workers to strike Wednesday if union, and government don't reach deal by Tuesday

The country's largest federal public service union says if a deal isn't reached with the federal government by 9 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, it will launch a strike this Wednesday.The Public Service Alliance...

Apr 17, 2023

Hockey Canada regains national funding from Ottawa

BRAMPTON, Ont. - The Canadian government has restored funding to Hockey Canada. Hockey Canada made the announcement Sunday - and Canadian sport minister Pascale St-Onge made it official - before the C...

Apr 16, 2023

Prince Albert pharmacy named business of the year

Prince Albert's business community has been recognized with some very shiny hardware, for its outstanding contributions and service.The annual Samuel McLeod awards gala was held Friday night at Plaza ...

Apr 15, 2023

Demand and popularity of heat pumps on the rise in Sask.

With energy costs on the rise and the federal carbon tax going up again, the demand for heat pumps last winter was big in Saskatchewan.That's according to the provincial base for Reliance Home Comfort...

Apr 15, 2023

Judge sides with Crown in lawsuits over Nipawin dams

An attempt by Cumberland House Cree Nation, and another band in Manitoba, to end SaskPower's license to operate the Nipawin and EB Campbell dams has ended in failure. In a recently released ruling, a ...

Apr 14, 2023

Historical city landmark on tap to be demolished

It's a major landmark, a historical building and what was once one of the best gathering places in downtown Prince Albert.But now, its final days could be coming as an application to demolish the Nati...

Apr 12, 2023

Council waiting for data from CAMP, moves new animal bylaw adoption until next meeting

Council has again delayed a decision on whether or not to amend a bylaw to allow liquor retail stores to be open longer hours.At a regular council meeting on Tuesday, the request from Lakeside Spirits...

Apr 12, 2023

Indigenous-led technology company launches training centre in Prince Albert

A first-of-its-kind training centre in Prince Albert, that is guaranteeing jobs for people across northern Saskatchewan, officially opened.PLATO, Canada's only Indigenous software testing and technolo...

Apr 12, 2023