Tag Archives: Business & Economy

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate target for the first time since slashing its benchmark rate to its rock-bottom level at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.The central bank inc...

Reporter Rob Mahon talks about the Prince Albert Food Bank seeing an increase in people coming through their doors once the vaccine mandate in Saskatchewan was lifted.

A new era has officially started at Emma Lake, with the opening of Lake Country Co-op at Ambrose grocery.Formerly known as just Ambrose Grocery, an announcement was made in January that the long time ...

A man who spent over 40 years in Prince Albert's real estate business has been recognized for his legacy in the community.The Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce announced the 2021 Legacy Award will go ...

Months after banning plastic bags in the city, Prince Albert could also be looking at a ban on some foam packaging products.City staff have been instructed to bring back more information on the impact...

The war between Russia and Ukraine isn't even a week old and already it's affecting world commodity markets.Uranium is one of those markets, and Cameco spokesperson Jeff Hryhoriw said the price of spo...

The Saskatchewan government is looking to the liquor board's shelves to find a way to express its displeasure with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.On Friday, a government spokesperson said that is curren...

The best thing to do with investments when there is turmoil is usually nothing says a local financial planner.Panicked decisions are the wrong choice, said Bryan Rindal, of BTR Financial Planning in P...

SaskTel is trying to help people in the province connect with friends and family in Ukraine.The Crown corporation announced Friday it's waiving long-distance charges for SaskTel wireless, landline and...

Building of the new arenas is expected to be completed by March 2024 according to an updated timeline that will be presented to Prince Albert City Council on Monday. The city is now at the stage of ha...