Business & Economy

P.A. council set to discuss Cloverdale Road resurfacing and empty lot taxes

Upgrades to Cloverdale Road and the taxes charged to empty lots make up most of the list of things Prince Albert's council will discuss on Tuesday. Starting with Cloverdale, the proposed upgrades will...

Oct 03, 2023

Residents pleased with progress on P.A's Yard District

It's the biggest development project the City of Prince Albert has ever undertaken and on Thursday, residents got a first-hand look at the city's future recreation and entertainment district.Signature...

Sep 29, 2023

Prince Albert area business aims to open new doors for the north central area

The grand opening of a new business north of Prince Albert was appropriately marked on Thursday by the sawing in half of a two-by-four piece of wood.Lake Country Co-op's new "Homes by Lake Country" lo...

Sep 28, 2023

No Frills opening new location in Meadow Lake

One of Canada's biggest grocery chains is coming to Meadow Lake.No Frills is replacing Extra Foods 9th Street whose last day in operation will be this Saturday. Amy Davidson, owner and operating of th...

Sep 25, 2023

'It's just fabulous': P.A. distillery wins big at the 2023 ABEX Awards

In the last two and half years, one Prince Albert company has started from humble beginnings to winning international awards and now they can add an ABEX Award to their trophy case.Phantom Light Disti...

Sep 17, 2023

CEBA extension welcome but not enough say Sask. business advocates

The federal government has given another extension for businesses still paying a federal loan that started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Saskatchewan business owners say it's not enough....

Sep 16, 2023

SaskEnergy rate decrease approved, average bill to drop $6.52 per month

As the winter months approach, SaskEnergy is adjusting its rates to reduce gas bills in Saskatchewan.The provincial government approved a commodity rate decrease of 24.5 per cent for the Crown energy ...

Sep 14, 2023

Taxi rates rise in La Ronge, ridesharing programs now regulated

Residents of the tri-communities will be paying more if they need a cab. The increase in fares comes after La Ronge council adopted a new Taxi, Limousine, and Vehicles for Hire Bylaw at a regular meet...

Sep 13, 2023

CUPE 882 on strike after latest offer to city is rejected

The City of Prince Albert has rejected the latest offer from CUPE 882, meaning the union is now on strike as of Monday morning.In a media release, the union representing inside city workers said it pr...

Sep 10, 2023

Corb Lund film among the lineup at film festival in Waskesiu

Movie lovers across Saskatchewan will get to enjoy a few award-winning films this weekend as they venture to Prince Albert National Park.This weekend will mark the 19th edition of the Reel Rave Intern...

Sep 08, 2023