Tag Archives: Business & Economy
City may hire lobbyist for event centre money
Having been denied the first time they applied for a federal grant to help pay for a 4,500-seat events centre, the City of Prince Albert may be looking at trying something new. Council will discuss on...
10h ago
FCC Food and Beverage report providing optimism for margin improvement
A change in consumer spending habits, lower commodity prices, and inflation all factor into Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) outlook for food and beverage manufacturers. In its annual Food & Bever...
farmnewsNOW Staff 13h ago
P.A. council to vote on four per cent mill rate hike on Monday
Homeowners in Prince Albert will look at a four per cent increase in their property tax rate after council votes on Monday. Staff will present the 2024 tax bylaws with further increases on other tax m...
14h ago
Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget. In a letter respond...
16h ago
Ottawa to force banks to call carbon rebate a carbon rebate in direct deposits
Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are forcing the government to change the law to make them do it, SAID Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault...
17h ago
New aircraft bringing more capacity, flights to northern Sask.
It's not every day that a new airplane brings plenty of excitement, but for those who travel to the far north of Saskatchewan, it means more open doors and opportunities for the region. Last week, Ris...
Apr 18, 2024
Skilled trades need not limited to building homes
A demand for construction trades exists in Saskatchewan, but while many workers are needed to build homes, many are also needed in areas like mining and industry, said the Sask. Apprenticeship and Tra...
Apr 17, 2024
‘Lots of talk, no action’: Prince Albert MP responds to federal budget
One day after a $535 billion budget was unveiled by the federal Liberals, Prince Albert's Conservative MP is already giving it an F grade. Randy Hoback spoke to paNOW following the budget announcment ...
Apr 17, 2024
Anderson Motors: Driving towards a bright future
Around Anderson Motors in Prince Albert, shuttle driver Gay Horrocks is known as 'a real ball of fire.'She is full of energy, has a contagious laugh and approaches each day with enthusiasm. "Everybody...
Apr 17, 2024
Sask. Homebuilders group says federal budget addresses big needs
At least one Saskatchewan organization is applauding Tuesday's federal budget and its emphasis on building more homes. In a release issued following the budget announcement, the Saskatoon and Region H...
Apr 17, 2024
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