Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Public-service strike: Union stepping up picketing efforts starting Monday
OTTAWA - Canada's biggest federal public service union is preparing to ramp up its ongoing strike by moving picket lines to strategic locations such as ports on Monday. Public Service Alliance of Cana...
Apr 23, 2023
Is there a need for more airline competition in Saskatchewan?
A potential pilot strike at WestJet could only create more challenges for Saskatchewan travellers already facing a lack of viable options.Last Tuesday, the union representing WestJet pilots voted over...
Apr 23, 2023
Remembering the music at the National Hotel
It is the countdown to the final weeks of a treasured landmark in Prince Albert, and now some in the local music scene are remembering what life was like in the National Hotel.The building is set to b...
Apr 21, 2023
Correctional Service Canada warns of possible disruptions at Sask Pen. due to strike
A nationwide strike, impacting over 150,000 federal employees, remains ongoing.Representatives from the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) remain at the bargaining table with the employer. Wages...
Apr 20, 2023
Local members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada on strike
Following a midnight deadline that came and went, the country's biggest federal public-sector union is on strike.Roughly 300 local members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada are affected and wer...
Apr 19, 2023
Container Farm planned for Nipawin
A Nipawin entrepreneur is hoping to start up a container farm to grow fresh leafy greens for the region. John Worsley is asking the town of Nipawin for approval to build a container farm. The plan is ...
Apr 19, 2023
New R.M. of Prince Albert Municipal Centre close to finished
The R.M. of Prince Albert is getting ready to move into their new home and should have the keys by the end of the month. Reeve Eric Schmalz told paNOW the building will house the administration office...
Apr 18, 2023
Roughly 2,000 workers in northern Sask. could be affected by PSAC strike
Around 2,000 federal workers in northern Saskatchewan could be on the picket line as early as Wednesday.The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) issued a strike mandate last week and on Monday sai...
Apr 17, 2023
Hockey Canada regains national funding from Ottawa
BRAMPTON, Ont. - The Canadian government has restored funding to Hockey Canada. Hockey Canada made the announcement Sunday - and Canadian sport minister Pascale St-Onge made it official - before the C...
Apr 16, 2023
Prince Albert pharmacy named business of the year
Prince Albert's business community has been recognized with some very shiny hardware, for its outstanding contributions and service.The annual Samuel McLeod awards gala was held Friday night at Plaza ...
Apr 15, 2023
