Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Timber allocations approved for restart of pulp mill in Prince Albert
Paper Excellence has secured the forest fibre needed for the 2023 restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill - a move that is expected to create 1,650 jobs.The province announced the timber allocations fo...
Sep 09, 2021
'It really is a huge milestone for us': One Sky aims to see new OSB plant operating by fall of 2023
The vice president of projects for One Sky Forest Products is excited to move on to the next stage of development for a venture that will help create over 700 jobs for northern Saskatchewan.An Oriente...
Sep 09, 2021
Sprucebuds Cannabis opens in Emma Lake
Emma Lake residents will not have to travel far to buy cannabis as Sprucebuds Cannabis is now open for business in the community.They will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Manager of th...
Sep 09, 2021
Prince Albert OSB mill expected to create over 700 jobs for Northern Sask.
A major announcement made by the provincial government Wednesday morning will, in the words of Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne, 'help kickstart the forestry industry in the province.'One Sky Forest Pr...
Sep 08, 2021
Rock and Iron bar in P.A. closed due to COVID
The Rock and Iron bar and restaurant at Prince Albert's Golf and Curling Club has decided to close temporarily due to COVID. Meanwhile, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a notice of i...
Sep 07, 2021
Local restaurants struggling to hire staff amid COVID-19 pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago it has impacted local businesses in different ways. For multiple restaurants in Prince Albert, it has been a struggle to find a keep staff.Manager of ...
Sep 04, 2021
P.A. bank to re-open next week after COVID case
The Scotiabank branch on 15th Street East in Prince Albert will remain closed until after the long weekend.It has been shut since an individual tested positive for COVID-19.A corporate spokesperson to...
Sep 03, 2021
Lethbridge researcher receives 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Research and Innovation
LETHBRIDGE, AB. — Dr. Surya Acharya is well known for the volunteer hours he gives to helping out or organizing multi-cultural events. Chances are, most people know that Dr. Acharya is also a re...
Sep 02, 2021
Candle Lake mayor responds to recent dismissals, discusses future plans
The Mayor of the Resort Village (R.V.) of Candle Lake says he cannot elaborate on personnel issues, nor does he feel it's appropriate to do so.Terry Kostyna was contacted by paNOW to discuss the recen...
Sep 02, 2021
Prince Albert businesses make shortlist for provincial awards
The finalists for the 2021 Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce ABEX Awards have been announced, and the list includes two businesses from Prince Albert.Limitless Gear Clothing has been nominated in the N...
Sep 01, 2021
