Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Pandemic cancellations proving costly for venues
The COVID-19 virus has put an end to large sized events.It's led to a lack of funds for those who own and operate facilities like social halls. This includes a number of service clubs and non-profit o...
May 14, 2020
Bank of Canada warns in report of business, household debt from COVID-19
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada says there are signs in the country's financial markets that suggest concern about the ability of companies to weather the COVID-19 economic crisis. The central bank has sp...
May 14, 2020
Legal questions on northern lockdown as some relaxations are pondered
A leading Saskatchewan lawyer is questioning the legality of the government's lockdown of the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD) to help combat the spread of COVID-19. As the weather...
May 13, 2020
Buying hand sanitizer in bulk in Prince Albert
Hand sanitizer is a much-needed item for the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.While it remains a hot commodity, its local availability has improved after it was nowhere to be found a month ago. Canad...
May 13, 2020
Airbnb properties a growing problem for Candle Lake, says report
Citing numerous concerns related to Airbnb properties operating in the community and surrounding area, the Resort Village of Candle Lake council is re-visiting discussions around what regulations, if ...
May 13, 2020
Riverside Pawn to expand to new location
Prince Albert City Council has approved a development permit that will allow a long-standing downtown pawnshop to relocate to a much larger nearby building. The new 17,500 square foot location at 25 R...
May 12, 2020
Prince Albert Chamber releasing survey to gauge financial status of local businesses that did not receive aid
A local business advocate group is trying to get a sense of how business owners are positioned heading into the third month of Saskatchewan's lockdown due to COVID-19.The P.A. and District Chamber of ...
May 12, 2020
Complaints about 'arbitrary' nature of lockdown boundary
There's increasing frustration for some people who are unable to get to communities for leisure purposes within the large Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD), which is currently under...
May 12, 2020
P.C. Party questions government zoning off of the north
The Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan is calling for the provincial government to review its policy of blocking off the north.The party's leader Ken Gray said in a media release that his ...
May 10, 2020
P.A. to receive estimated $5.1 million of provincial infrastructure funding
Prince Albert is among municipalities getting a boost from the provincial government. City Manager Jim Toye told paNOW the city is set to receive around $5.1 million through the newly reinstated Munic...
May 08, 2020
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