Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Parks improvements, big borrowing part of proposed P.A. budget
The City of Prince Albert has released their proposed 2021 budget which includes a 6.6 per cent mill rate increase, new spending in recreation, and plans for major borrowing. During budget deliberatio...
Dec 16, 2020
Prince Albert duo to appear on Dragons' Den
A Prince Albert company specializing in custom camper vehicles makes its national television debut Thursday on CBC's Dragons' Den. The appearance will be a highlight in what's been a huge year for Pav...
Dec 14, 2020
SaskPower strikes deal with two Indigenous solar power projects
A new First Nations-led solar power generation project will be setting up shop near Regina in the near future.The First Nations Power Authority (FNPA), a non-profit organization that helps connect ind...
Dec 14, 2020
P.A. Fine Foods and Distributors charged with OHS violation
P.A. Fine Foods and Distributors Ltd. has been charged with an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) violation.According to a media release, the company pleaded guilty in Regina Provincial Court on Dec...
Dec 14, 2020
Pandemic prompts Cameco to suspend operations at Cigar Lake
Cameco is temporarily suspending production at its Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan over the coming weeks.That's due to the increasing risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in part...
Dec 14, 2020
P.A. Big Brothers Big Sisters relocated to downtown district
After being located in a house that was donated to them in the midtown area for over 20 years, the Prince Albert Big Brothers Big Sisters moved to a new location in the downtown district on Nov. 25. I...
Dec 11, 2020
Environmental groups keep fighting KXL despite Biden's promise to block pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Critics of Canada's most controversial cross-border pipeline projects aren't taking their demise for granted under president-elect Joe Biden. A new report from the U.S.-based Rainfo...
Dec 08, 2020
Province announces Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced a new rebate to help businesses changing their business models to adapt to the pandemic.According to a media release, it's called the Strong Recovery Adap...
Dec 07, 2020
Province expanding access to potash industry tax credits
The provincial government is hoping upgrades to some tax incentives will encourage potash companies to try new things.The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to the tax regulations govern...
Dec 07, 2020
Local business ensures Wesmor students have warm feet for Christmas
Students at Wesmor Public High School in Prince Albert have received an early Christmas gift.OH Pair Shoes in the Gateway Mall has donated 30 pairs of shoes and boots to the school. Owner Tami Paine s...
Dec 06, 2020
