Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Chamber CEO looks ahead to 2024 after busy year in P.A.
It was a busy year for businesses in Prince Albert as they navigated several issues including high inflation, rising cost of living, and labour market shortages.Despite all this, there is plenty of ro...
Dec 31, 2023
Memories abound as La Ronge business enters its final weeks
As the new year approaches, a new chapter will start to unfold for a La Ronge area business.Many of the employees at Robertson Trading will work their final shift on Friday. Afterwards, it will just b...
Dec 28, 2023
Saskatchewan families can ring in the new year knowing they’ll be saving hundreds of federal tax dollars in 2024
Beginning on Jan. 1, SaskEnergy and SaskPower will both remove the federal carbon tax cost from home heating.The move is expected to save money for about 98 per cent of Saskatchewan families, accordin...
Dec 28, 2023
Recall of nearly five million portable blenders underway for unsafe blades and dozens of burn injuries
BlendJet is recalling about 4.8 million of its portable blenders over laceration and fire hazards after receiving dozens of reports of injuries, federal regulators said Thursday.BlendJet 2 Portable Bl...
Dec 28, 2023
Year in Review: P.A.'s major construction boom
As 2023 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.Prince Albert is looking at roughly $1 b...
Dec 23, 2023
Canada’s electric vehicle push met with excitement, concern
The federal government's plan to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 is being met with both support and concern.Tyler Krause sits on the board of directors for the Saskatchewan Electric Vehicl...
Dec 21, 2023
Less flight disruptions expected over Christmas, but travellers should still plan ahead
It's one of the busiest travel times of the year as thousands expect to hit the skies for Christmas.Thousands of Saskatchewan residents are expected to travel for Christmas with thousands more making ...
Dec 20, 2023
Truckers say carbon tax puts pressure on struggling industry
While a recent report argued farmers shouldn't bear the full blame for rising food prices, truckers are also sounding the alarm that inflated costs are not their fault.Susan Ewart, executive director ...
Dec 18, 2023
Winners announced for 2024 BOB Awards
Once again, the best of the best in Prince Albert are being being recognized in the 2024 edition of the BOB Awards.Over 220 categories were featured this year with thousands of votes casted.Some longt...
Dec 15, 2023
Holiday Inn becomes first building to open in P.A.'s Yard District
It's a moment that's been nine years in the making.Prince Albert's Yard District saw its first building open to the public on Thursday as the Holiday Inn Express welcomed its first guests. "Maybe (its...
Dec 08, 2023
