Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Prince Albert house sales up in July
The Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors (SRAR) is reporting a burst of activity in Prince Albert and region last month.In their July report SRAR said 75 properties sold, which is a near 75 per ce...
Aug 06, 2019 P.A. and region had a good July for house sales compared to the same month last year. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Fund aims to help business lower emissions
The Government of Canada is looking to help small and medium sized businesses in Saskatchewan go green.The Climate Action Incentive Fund will be available to businesses in provinces where the federal ...
Aug 02, 2019 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Bankruptcy claims on the rise in the province
Saskatchewan residents are struggling to make ends meet and a new MNP Consumer Debt Index highlights that.In a year-over-year comparison, the number of people who filed for bankruptcy in the first qua...
Jul 30, 2019 The stigma of bankruptcy is stopping a third of Saskatchewan residents from
getting help. (114404596 Piotr Trojanowski dreamstime.com)
Chamber members talk shop at barbecue
The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce along with its members are taking stock of the local economy.Monday afternoon the organization hosted a barbecue at the exhibition grounds which saw ...
Jul 29, 2019 Members of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce line up for burgers Monday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Senior residents given greater mobility following fundraising
Residents at two Prince Albert seniors care facilities will soon have greater mobility and freedom, thanks to funds raised through the annual Victoria Hospital Charity Classic golf tournament.The eigh...
Jul 25, 2019 Ralph and Zigga Anderson, residents of P.A.'s Herb Basset Home, will soon have a photo of themselves placed on the van purchased for residents' transportation. (submitted photo/Victoria Hospital Foundation)
Municipal leaders weigh in on bridge toll issue
The question of whether to put in place a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has got people talking.Recently the City of Prince Albert announced plans to look into implementing a fee for those who use the...
Jul 24, 2019 The idea of charging a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has prompted much debate among the public and politicians. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Ag. minister suggests more support coming for producers, impacted by trade issues
As another week begins, there still remains no movement at the Chinese border for Canadian canola or meat.Canada's trade issues with China were a central focus of last week's discussions at the provin...
Jul 22, 2019 Agriculture Minister David Marit. (submitted photo/Government Saskatchewan)
Finance Minister Harpauer’s budget tour stops in Humboldt
With the legislative session adjourned, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer is doing her routine budget tour where she presents the state of the province in front of individual community chambers of comme...
Jul 19, 2019 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer spoke in front of Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce members as part of her budget tour while the legislative session is adjourned. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Scheer stops in P.A.
The leader of Canada's official opposition has been making his way around Saskatchewan recently. Thursday morning Andrew Scheer's provincial tour brought him to the Ches Leach Lounge at the Art Hauser...
Jul 18, 2019 Andrew Scheer speaks with media after speaking to supporters. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Local producers encouraged to scout for clubroot
A small group of producers from the Prince Albert area were informed on Thursday that if they grow canola, they should be aware of clubroot.Crop Extension Specialist Allie Noble was among the presente...
Jul 18, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
