Tag Archives: Business & Economy
City looking for local group to run community garden space
The City of Prince Albert has put out a call for proposals in the hopes a local group will be interested in taking over the city's community garden space. City administrators are asking for expression...
Feb 11, 2019
Fog and cold cause trouble for Prince Albert Airport
A brutal blast of artic air has been making life difficult for many Prince Albert residents this past week, with temperatures nearing -45 C, and large amounts of dense, freezing fog looming in the air...
Feb 10, 2019
‘We’re at the very early stage’: Diamond mine open houses set expectations
Dozens of residents in the Melfort area dropped by the Kerry Vickar Centre on Thursday, Feb. 8, to learn more about a potential diamond mine and jobs in the northeast.Representatives from Star Diamond...
Feb 09, 2019
Municipalities willing to gamble on new fundraising ideas
It's an interesting idea and one municipal representatives across Saskatchewan are endorsing as a means of generating new money for much-needed local projects. Delegates at the annual Saskatchewan Urb...
Feb 07, 2019
P.A. and area community foundation celebrates 20 years
The Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation (PAACF) is celebrating its twentieth year and members are looking toward the future with the upcoming dispersal of grants to support projects in P.A."It...
Feb 07, 2019
Diamond mine project east of P.A. still years away
A decision on whether a long-discussed diamond mine will happen at Fort la Corne, east of Prince Albert, may still be years away. Rio Tinto, the mining giant that has committed millions of dollars int...
Feb 07, 2019
‘Not good enough’: Sask. turns down feds bus funding offer
The Saskatchewan government is turning down a share of federal cash aimed at subsidizing inter-city bus service until it has more information to go on.Crown Investments Corporation Minister Joe Hargra...
Feb 06, 2019
Taxi companies react to online social media allegations
As an alleged case of forcible confinement continues to be investigated by police, local cab companies are dealing with public reaction and threatening language after being singled out on social media...
Feb 06, 2019
Wanuskewin Park seeks global status with new CEO
A woman with a background in Aboriginal education, human resources and the retention of Indigenous talent will lead the growth of one of Saskatchewan's most prestigious national sites and also hopes t...
Feb 06, 2019
What's Happening NOW-Feb. 5, 2019
paNOW Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell and News Director Glenn Hicks talk about the local pulp and paper mill.
Feb 05, 2019
