Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Prince Albert area distillery raising money for Ukraine
As the Russian invasion into Ukraine continues, and the need for humanitarian aid increases, a Prince Albert area distillery is trying to do its part to lend assistance.Until the end of April, $2 from...
Mar 08, 2022

COVID and fleet issues crushed transit use last year
A combination of people not wanting to be confined with others in a bus and significant physical issues with its new fleet led to a huge drop in Prince Albert city transit ridership last year. From pe...
Mar 08, 2022

Fireworks now banned in Prince Albert
Fireworks have officially been banned in the City of Prince Albert after an updated bylaw was passed by council last night.The vote was 7-2 in favour of banning fireworks on public and private propert...
Mar 08, 2022

'That's a cost a business can't absorb': P.A. businesses raising prices as gas & diesel costs rise
An already tough time is about to become even more stressful for some Prince Albert businesses as gas prices rise.Over the weekend, they jumped up, on average, by around 26 cents per litre across the ...
Mar 07, 2022

Transit review and fireworks bylaw on Monday agenda
A review of the 'difficult' 2021 transit year will be put before council at the next regular meeting tonight. Frame defects on the city's new bus fleet caused multiple problems last year.In addition t...
Mar 07, 2022

Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate
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...
Mar 02, 2022

What'sHappeningNOW March 1, 2022
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.
Mar 01, 2022

New grocery legacy begins at Emma Lake
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 ...
Mar 01, 2022

‘It is a real honour’: Wife of Legacy Award winner pleased with recognition
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 ...
Mar 01, 2022

City will consider foam packaging and container ban
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...
Mar 01, 2022

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