Tag Archives: Business & Economy
No changes coming to liquor store hours after opposition from FSIN, LLRIB, PAGC
A bylaw amendment in La Ronge to increase the hours of operation for liquor retailers failed to pass a third reading following opposition from First Nations bands and organizations. The final vote to ...
May 24, 2023
Tech, sustainability key to attracting young talent to an evolving agriculture sector
Canada's farmers are getting older, and most don't have a clear succession plan, leaving a big question over who will take over the agriculture sector as a wave of retirements loom. But industry insid...
May 22, 2023
Journalism professor applauds the passing of Canada’s online streaming bill
A controversial bill to regulate streaming services recently passed the Senate and one Saskatchewan professor said she's grateful for it.Patricia Elliott teaches journalism at First Nations University...
May 12, 2023
P.A., Spiritwood, and Hudson Bay to receive upgraded from SaskPower
Some upgrades in north central and northeast Saskatchewan are among several projects SaskPower is undertaking, as it released its plan for the new fiscal year.According to SaskPower, the Crown utility...
May 11, 2023
National retreat in Prince Albert addresses challenges facing youth
Youth and young adults from across the country have gathered in Prince Albert, and as a group are talking about ways to not only increase graduation rates, but also break down barriers that may be ass...
May 11, 2023
Canada announces plans to place King Charles on $20 bill, coins
The image of King Charles will eventually replace the queen on Canada's $20 bill and its coins, the federal government announced during Saturday's coronation events. A news release from Prime Minister...
May 06, 2023
Ahtahkakoop drive-in theatre robbed, fundraiser being planned
A drive-in theatre in Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation won't be opening for the foreseeable future after it was robbed.Owner Ryan Peekeekoot told paNOW early Monday morning, multiple people took several genera...
May 04, 2023
P.A. firearm shop against compensation from feds for banned guns, rather them be legal again
The federal government is working on a way to compensate retailers who own weapons on the banned list, however, one business in Prince Albert isn't a fan.Heith Olmstead, the owner of Northern Elite Fi...
Apr 27, 2023
WATCH: A first-hand look at The Yard
Progress is running well on the biggest construction project in Prince Albert's history and paNOW got a look inside the development of the Yard District.Once completed, the Yard will feature the city'...
Apr 26, 2023
MOU could help grow northern route
On April 11 the three prairie provinces announced an MOU (memorandum of understanding) to advance economic corriders - including the Gateway Keewatin Corrider that links northwest Manitoba and northea...
Apr 25, 2023
