Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Hotel owner devastated by total fire loss
As the owner of the destroyed Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar awaits the outcome of the fire investigation, he said the landmark was a cornerstone of the community. Robert Reddekopp has not ru...
Mar 06, 2019 Christopher Lake Hotel and Bar fire aftermath. (Michael Joel Hansen/paNOW Staff) : Glenn Hicks
Stewart to be recognized with Legacy Award
A well-known local business owner is being recognized by the business community. Roses Stewart was named this year's recipient of the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award. Ste...
Mar 06, 2019 Roses Stewart has been named this year's recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award. (submitted photo/ Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce)
Restaurateur ditches Styrofoam and plastic for 'Earth-friendly' products
With consumers becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the products they buy, a restaurant in northern Saskatchewan has ditched Styrofoam, plastic and other materials that might nev...
Mar 06, 2019 Cravings Late Night Food owner Jamie Charles holds a milkshake in a paper cup and a straw. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Finalists announced for Sask. Tourism Awards of Excellence
Tourism Saskatchewan has announced the names of 36 finalists and three Tourism Builders for the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence for 2018.Among those announced, several of the finalists are f...
Mar 05, 2019 (Submitted Photo/ Tourism Saskatchewan)
Local bus company seeks money to repair "lemons"
A local company is accusing Prince Albert City Council of buying lemons and is asking for help to cover the costs of continued repairs to the public transit buses.Representatives with First Student sp...
Mar 05, 2019 Matt Wiebe with First Student Canada speaks to Prince Albert CIty Council March 4, 2019. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
City looking at options around accessibility at E.A. Rawlinson Centre
The City of Prince Albert is looking at options to improve accessibility at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre for those with disabilities. Mayor Greg Dionne said he's interested in seeing what can be done to ...
Feb 28, 2019 The city is looking at ways to make the E.A. Rawlinson Centre more accessible for those with disabilities. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
New drone regulations welcomed by Ag. sector
New regulations imposed by Transport Canada have created a buzz within Saskatchewan's agriculture sector.The regulations surrounding drone use, will essentially make it easier for farmers to get a lic...
Feb 27, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall for Compliments brand uncooked chicken nuggets.The CFIA issued the recall Wednesday, saying the chicken nuggets could be contaminated with ...
Feb 27, 2019 A food recall has been issued for Compliments brand chicken nuggets. (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Though slow, sellers say long-term Sask. cannabis sales model preferred
One cannabis store owner in Saskatchewan believes low supply in the months following legalization could be one reason the province's cannabis sales are much lower than in other Canadian jurisdictions....
Feb 27, 2019 Legal cannabis sales are lagging behind in Saskatchewan when compared to other parts of the country. (file photo/CKOM News Staff) : Tyler Marr
Police, city looking for options around alcohol consumption
Local officials say they're being challenged when it comes to curbing alcohol consumption and are looking for options to limit or restrict the purchase of large quantities of alcohol.Both the Prince A...
Feb 26, 2019 file photo/ paNOW Staff
