Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Newly-merged credit union will be known as Prosperity Credit Union
We now know the name of the financial institution that will be created with the merger of Diamond North, Cypress, and Prairie Centre Credit Unions. Prosperity Credit Union will come into effect Jan. 1...
Nov 08, 2024
Home sales stay strong in fall market
Real estate numbers show the benchmark price of homes in Prince Albert increased 4.4 per cent to $258,500 in October, the continuation of a steady increase in home values. Local realtor Jesse Honch wi...
Nov 07, 2024
Exceptional weather leading to unpredictable winter commercial fishing season
Northern fishermen are facing uncertainty due to unpredictable weather. That's according to Air Ronge resident Gordon Stomp, who has been a commercial fishmen for decades. Meteorologists are calling f...
Nov 07, 2024
Getting to know the new members of the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce
Some new faces have joined on to the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce, ready to help businesses grow and find success here in their community. Brenda Byers is stepping up in the role of chair from he...
Nov 06, 2024
Current and former Saskies weigh in on Trump's election victory
With the final results from the American election trickling in, people from and currently living in Saskatchewan are weighing in.David Garrett lived in Prince Albert for 10 years before recently movin...
Nov 06, 2024
Labour market needs drive SaskPoly student growth
A three percent growth in the number of students enrolled at the four SaskPolytechnic campuses in Saskatchewan is being driven by a demand for labour. With a total of 11,849 students, Dr. Larry Rosia,...
Nov 03, 2024
First of three new apartment buildings nears completion
A lot of new options for apartment rentals will soon be available in Prince Albert as the group of buildings nears completion. Gary Brar of Brar Investment Group said his company believes that the cit...
Oct 30, 2024
Paper Excellence re-names itself following purchase of Domtar
The name Paper Excellence is on its way to the burner as the company, which owns a mill near Meadow Lake and non-operational facility near Prince Albert, combines with Domtar and Resolute Forest Produ...
Oct 24, 2024
Wild rice production plummets compared to 2023
Wild rice production in Northern Saskatchewan will take a massive hit when compared to the amount harvested in 2023. That's according to La Ronge Wild Rice Corporation manager Jeanne Gress, who stated...
Oct 23, 2024
Shellbrook grocery store owner determined to re-open after fire
The owner of the Bigway Foods store in Shellbrook says he is extremely thankful for the community's support.It's been nearly two weeks since an electrical fire forced the temporary closure of the town...
Oct 22, 2024
