Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Burnout, wage increase top concerns for CUPE Local 600 as mediation fails
After mediation failed between CUPE Local 600 and the provincial government's public service commission, the union is touring the province to hear from and discuss the fallout with its members.Local 6...
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Hopes that new P.A. arena will boost economy
The announcement of a $60 million double-rink and aquatic centre for Prince Albert is not just good news for local sports and recreation, but it is expected to bring a boost to the economy in the shor...
Sep 09, 2019 The Kinsmen Arena will be repurposed and the Stueart Arena will be demolished once a new $60 million recreation and aquatic centre is built in P.A. (submitted photo/City of Prince Albert)
Indigenous businesses projected to contribute $100 billion to Canada's economy by 2024, says new report.
Indigenous businesses contribute over $30 billion dollars annually to Canada's economy, and that number is expected to more than triple over the next five years, according to a new report from the Can...
Sep 07, 2019 For 2018-19 SIGA, which owns and operates seven casinos in the province including the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert and the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford, reported a $262 million revenue and net earnings of $82.5 million. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Surge in employment nationally, drop in unemployment regionally: StatsCan
After minor fluctuations in the labour force over the past few months, the nation's economy added nearly 81,100 net new jobs in August.Statistics Canada's monthly labour force survey showed employment...
Sep 06, 2019 (file photo/JPBG)
Local airport shows off new safety equipment
The Prince Albert Airport is showing off some of its new equipment and infrastructure which the city says will make the facility safer for users. This year with funds from the federal government, the ...
Sep 05, 2019 Deputy Mayor Don Cody, Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Airport Manager Cory Nygaard pose in front of one of the pieces of equipment purchased with support from the federal government. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Looking back on the summer season
The summer is starting to draw to a close and those involved in more tourist heavy endeavors are reflecting.Amber Pratt, CEO for Prince Albert Tourism and Marketing Bureau, which operates the visitor'...
Sep 02, 2019 Prince Albert Tourism and others are looking back on the summer season. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Speaker discusses importance of reconciliation
Kevin Lamoureaux credits survivors of the country's residential school system for working to start dialogue on reconciliation in Canada."It's a gift given to us by survivors so we can allow Canada to ...
Sep 01, 2019 Kevin Lamoureaux speaks at the Ches Leach Lounge. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Citizens bring forestry concerns to government
Some concerned area citizens are worried about the future of the region's boreal forest.On Tuesday , they met with officials from the Ministry of Environment Forestry Branch at the Forestry Centre in ...
Aug 29, 2019 A group of citizens met with officials from the Ministry of Environment at the Forestry Centre Tuesday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Humboldt LED sign draws criticism for use
The LED sign at Centennial Park is one of the brightest and largest attractions when drivers enter through the City of Humboldt's west side.Because of its noticeability, one Humboldt resident wrote ci...
Aug 27, 2019 Advertisements displayed on the LED sign at Centennial Park has drawn criticism toward the City of Humboldt. (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press)
Nearly two months out, clean up continues at Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Nearly two months after two tornadoes struck Meadow Lake Provincial Park, work continues to recover from the damage.Three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries followi...
Aug 23, 2019 Drone imagery following the storm that hit Meadow Lake Provincial Park from the Northern Tornadoes Project. (Northern Tornadoes Project)
