Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Forty-four per cent of closed businesses in Saskatchewan might never open
Saskatchewan is above the national average of 32 per cent when it comes to business owners being uncertain about whether they will be able to reopen or not.According to the Saskatoon Chamber of Commer...
Jun 16, 2020
La Ronge to get new 80-room care facility
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced what it called a significant investment of more than $80 million in long-term care facilities across the province, including a replacement of La Ronge's cu...
Jun 16, 2020
Prince Albert business community sees positives in provincial budget
Two representatives of the Prince Albert business community are giving yesterday's provincial budget a thumbs up.Like the rest of the world, the Saskatchewan economy has been affected by the coronavir...
Jun 16, 2020
P.A. gas station receiving tune-up
A boarded up gas station in Prince Albert will be re-open for business in a couple months according to a spokesperson for Shell Canada.A number of workers and trucks were seen last week at the company...
Jun 16, 2020
City of Prince Albert forecasts over $600,000 in losses by the end of 2020 due to pandemic
Prince Albert city administration is forecasting the COVID-19 pandemic will cost the city $632,588 by the end of 2020, although that number will likely increase as recreation facilities reopen. Direct...
Jun 16, 2020
SARCAN open again after COVID-19 closure
Residents in Prince Albert are once again able to recycle their cans and bottles.SARCAN Recycling reopened for business Monday morning. The recycler closed its doors in March to protect staff and the ...
Jun 15, 2020
Migrant workers hold virtual rally seeking full immigration status
TORONTO - A group supporting migrant workers held a virtual rally Sunday that called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately extend full immigration status for all non-permanent residents. The...
Jun 14, 2020
Liberals look at buying distressed buildings to save stock of affordable housing
soOTTAWA - A new analysis of the country's stock of affordable housing suggests the Liberals' decade-long strategy to provide more of it is starting in a deeper hole than previously thought, and may b...
Jun 14, 2020
Weekend beach traffic, welcomed by businesses
The opening of beaches this weekend at provincial parks in Saskatchewan is great news for lake-goers, but also for the businesses which thrive on tourist traffic.Kristian Okereke and his wife have own...
Jun 13, 2020
Charity steer auction goes online
This year's Charity Steer Auction in Prince Albert is taking on a different look and feel, as there will be no live crowd to enjoy it and no auctioneer.Due to COVID-19 protocols, the regular auction w...
Jun 11, 2020
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