Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Unemployment dips nationally, regionally as fewer people look for work: StatsCan
After a surprise surge in April employment, with the nation posting the strongest job growth since 1976, things held steady in May.But a sharp decline in those looking for work pushed the unemployment...
Jun 07, 2019 (file photo/JPBG)
P.A.'s housing slump continues as other cities surge
Prince Albert's continued depressed housing market is surprising even the optimists, as other cities enjoy a spring upturn.While Saskatoon is seeing a significant rebound this year, and the Battleford...
Jun 05, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
Senate committee says oil tanker ban off B.C. targets Alberta, divides country
OTTAWA - A Senate committee says the Trudeau government's bill to ban oil tanker traffic off British Columbia's northern coast will divide the country, inflame separatist sentiment...
Jun 05, 2019
Sask. cannabis company bought out to make infused beer, wines
With the purchase of a local cannabis producer, a beer and wine company could bring Saskatchewan to the forefront of cannabis-infused beverages.The Hill Street Beverage Company out of Ontario has sign...
Jun 02, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM)
Sask. NDP pledging STC revival two years after shutdown
The Saskatchewan NDP is renewing calls to revive a provincial bus service exactly two years after the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) was shut down.NDP Leader Ryan Meili met with reporters o...
Jun 01, 2019 NDP Leader Ryan Meili. (file photo/CKOM)
City to review large digital billboard request
A Prince Albert shopping complex is seeking special permission from the city to erect a digital billboard that would stand 40-feet high. The idea has raised some initial concerns on city council.The c...
May 30, 2019 A rendering shows how the proposed digital sign may appear at Eastview Plaza on 15th Street E. (City P.A. council agenda/Indiglow.ca)
Liberals push forward with ratification of new NAFTA in House of Commons
OTTAWA - The federal government has moved forward in Parliament with the ratification of the new North American free-trade agreement as the legislative clock ticks towards a summer adjournment and fal...
May 27, 2019
City to set up committee for airport economic development
A new terminal building, a second runway, and a return of float planes are among elements that will be discussed by a soon-to-be established committee for Prince Albert's airport. The committee, which...
May 24, 2019 A new terminal, runway and even float planes will be up for discussion by a soon-to-be created economic development committee for the Prince Albert airport.(File photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. hosts international convention for Lions Club members
Prince Albert is playing host to Lions Club members from across western Canada and parts of the United States.The visiting lions are in town for the multiple district convention. The event sees delega...
May 23, 2019 Delegates sign in at the Coronet Hotel Thursday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Local organization hosts talk to help prospective business owners
Prince Albert and District Community Futures is hoping to help those who are looking to start up their own businesses.Tuesday afternoon the organization hosted a seminar which aimed to give prospectiv...
May 21, 2019 Shenuka Wickramasinghe delivered the Square One talk Tuesday afternoon in P.A. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
