Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Environment should be considered during pipeline expansion: NDP MP
With the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline approved this week by the Liberals, NDP MP Georgina Jolibois wants assurance the environment will remain protected.She represents the Desneth-Missinip...
Jun 20, 2019 NDP MP Georgina Jolibois stated Canadians should know the risks with the expansion. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Rio Tinto drills first bulk sample at diamond site east of P.A.
Rio Tinto's huge trench-cutting drilling equipment at the Project Falcon diamond site east of Prince Albert has passed its first big test. However, the mining giant said all-important results won't be...
Jun 18, 2019 Rio Tinto's huge trench cutter sampling rig in position for the first super-deep cut at the Star Diamond property at Fort à la Corne. It cut out a trench 228 metres deep. (submitted photo/Rio Tinto)
Deadline for cabinet to decide future of Trans Mountain expansion is today
OTTAWA - The federal government is widely expected to green light the Trans Mountain expansion project a second time today but, even with a Yes vote, construction is likely weeks, if not months a...
Jun 18, 2019
Downtown Quality Inn for sale, to cease operations next week
The Quality Inn and Conference Centre in downtown Prince Albert will cease to operate as a hotel as of June 20. It is up for sale as student housing, low-cost rentals, or a form of health care accommo...
Jun 14, 2019 The Quality Inn hotel and conference facility will cease operations June 20. It is on the market for $2 million as a possible alternative use investment opportunity. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Husky to pay $3.82M in penalties after guilty plea in 2016 oil spill
A judge has accepted a joint submission that will see Husky Oil Operations pay $3.82 million in fines for charges stemming from a 2016 oil spill near Maidstone.The company pleaded guilty to three envi...
Jun 12, 2019 Images submitted to court show an overhead view of the bridge over Highway 21 and oil slicks in the North Saskatchewan River. (submitted/Saskatchewan Courts)
Medical cannabis facility receives green light from local R.M. council
A 29,000 square foot medical licensed cannabis cultivation facility has secured a home in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Buckland, after a vote by the R.M. council on Monday.Prior to the vote, detai...
Jun 11, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
R.M. of Buckland approves new chicken barn
Harman Eggs has been given the green light to build a second barn north of Prince Albert, replacing the one that burned to the ground nearly three years ago, killing thousands of chickens.Manager Jaso...
Jun 10, 2019 R.M. of Buckland Planning Officer Jason Kaptein lays out Harmon's proposed expansion plans for council. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Provincial green purveyors pleased with plastic ban, urge domino effect
Globally, one garbage truckload of plastic waste enters the ocean every minute.That comes from the federal government, which points to this, alongside plastic overflowing in landfills, as reaching a b...
Jun 10, 2019 Cutlery, straws and Styrofoam plates and cups could be banned in Canada by 2021. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Co-op celebrates opening of new liquor store on Marquis
There was a long line up of people Friday, waiting for the doors to open at Prince Albert's newest liquor store.But with the city's well publicized issues related to alcohol use, there are some who fe...
Jun 07, 2019 CEO Tim Keller (far right) poses for a quick pic ahead of the store's opening. (Submitted photo/ Jill Dumanski)
Community Foundation celebrates 20 years, awards funding
The Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation (PAACF) noted a major milestone Thursday, as the organization celebrated 20 years of operations within P.A.The anniversary event celebrated both the lon...
Jun 07, 2019 The Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation celebrated 20 years in the community Thursday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
