Tag Archives: Business & Economy
More development in the works for West Hill
A residential subdivision and a commercial hub are on Prince Albert city council's agenda for Monday evening. Council will consider two separate applications that are both located near the Alfred Jenk...
Dec 13, 2024
Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike
OTTAWA - Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is "calling a timeout" in the Canada Post strike, and asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to send about 55,000 employees back to work...
Dec 13, 2024
Golf and curling centre faces grim season without financial boost
Faced with rising costs of doing business and fluctuating demand at The Rock & Iron sports bar and restaurant, the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Centre is asking the city for some help. Trish Bib...
Dec 13, 2024
Scott Moe’s approval jumps seven points after re-election: Angus Reid poll
After securing another majority government in October's provincial election, Premier Scott Moe's approval has rebounded, jumping by seven points.That's according to the latest premier approval ratings...
Dec 12, 2024
Investment and development firm that bought Cornerstone acquires South Hill Mall
A Montreal-based company is looking to solidify its position as a major player in the local retail landscape.Henry Zavriyez, CEO of Leyad announced the strategic purchase of South Hill Mall in Prince ...
Dec 11, 2024
Text of the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada cut its key policy rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday to take it to 3.25 per cent. Here is the text of the central bank's decision: The Bank of Canada today reduced its t...
Dec 11, 2024
Still only one legal bet book in Saskatchewan
Sorry gamblers, Play Now is still the only legal site in Saskatchewan. "Sports betting seems to be something folks are much more interested in," said Brian Miller, director of communications with Lott...
Dec 09, 2024
Buckland council delays decision on liquor store application
No decision was made today on an application to rezone some farmland north of Prince Albert to allow for a liquor and convenience store along Highway 2. The RM of Buckland said this morning that counc...
Dec 09, 2024
November job numbers favor Sask; but opposition cites big losses in the north
According to the latest labour force numbers released by Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains well below the national average.For the month of November, the ...
Dec 06, 2024
Prince Albert real estate benchmark price jumps 6.4%, following provincial trend
New real estate numbers show Prince Albert and region with the highest year-over-year gain in Saskatchewan with prices rising at 7.2 per cent between November of this year and the same time last year....
Dec 06, 2024
