Tag Archives: Industry
Local business gets major diamond project contract
A Prince Albert company has been awarded the contract for one of the key elements of the proposed diamond mine at Forte la Corne, around 60 kilometres east of the city. The project - to assemble, comm...
May 09, 2019 Impact Mechanical Services Ltd's co-owners Roy Michel, (left) and Andrew Herbert, check the plans for the diamond processing plant they'll assemble for Rio Tinto's Project Falcon. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Owners say new luxury hotel set for July completion
It may not look like it from the outside but work is progressing on the new $15 million hotel going up on the southern edge of Prince Albert.The owners of what has been billed as the city's first luxu...
May 03, 2019 Construction crews have entered the final 90-day push to get the Premier Best Western hotel finished by the summer. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Local organization makes "cheeky" offer for city-owned land
A local non-profit organization wants to buy a piece of land in Prince Albert, and is asking the city for the same incentives other local developers have received. KIN Enterprises sent a cheque for $5...
Apr 18, 2019 KIN Enterprises has offered to buy the property next to its Starlight Restaurant operation. (KIN Enterprises)
Provincial government releases report on forests
There is room for the province's forests to grow, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Environment. "We have a sustainable forest, we have a sustainable forest industry, we're looking f...
Apr 17, 2019 Kevin Murphy, assistant deputy minister with the Ministry of Environment presents some highlights of the report (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Paper Excellence donates to P.A. Hospital
The Paper Excellence Canada pulp mill in Prince Albert may be shuttered but that hasn't stopped the owners from approving a major donation to the Victoria Hospital Foundation.The company announced the...
Apr 03, 2019 Nurses at the Victoria Hospital thank Paper Excellence for their gift of $25,000. (Facebook/Victoria Hospital Foundation)
Crime reduction and social issues program to shut down
A local community program that analyzes the key factors behind crime and social issues is shutting down in Prince Albert.The Centre of Responsiblity, or COR, will cease operations June 28. The program...
Apr 02, 2019
PST slowing down construction in province: Saskatchewan Construction Association
A spokesperson for the Saskatchewan Construction Association says the provincial government is not doing enough to reignite excitement and growth in the industry.John Lax, Director of Advocacy and Com...
Mar 23, 2019 A home being built in Prince Albert. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A.steam engine up and running to Alberta
Prince Albert's steam Locomotive 5080 has chugged - or rather been carried - on its way to the next chapter in an already long life. The 104-year-old machine is now on the road, headed to Alberta.Crew...
Mar 19, 2019 Loco 5080 is prepared for loading at the P.A. Exhibition grounds. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Tax incentives making renewable energy more attractive for some
Tomorrow the Government of Canada is set to announce the new budget for the federal government.While what is in that document will have a major impact on many people, a Saskatchewan man involved in th...
Mar 18, 2019 Solar industry members says write offs make certain renewable power systems more attractive to businesses (File photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. businessman remembers close encounter with combine
As Saskatchewan marks agricultural safety week, George Lewko is sharing his personal story in the hopes he can help educate others about the dangers that exist when working around farm machinery.Lewko...
Mar 13, 2019 (Submitted photo/ George Lewko)
What's Trending
World Championships
Power, Cozens lead Canada to 5-3 win over Finland at hockey worlds
19h ago
Unlocking success in real estate with Glenn Zdrill
World Class Softball
Prince Albert ready to swing big on international stage
May 17, 2024
Contest Time
Beach Radio making waves with 14th annual Summer Free Ride contest
May 17, 2024
Sports on Central
Transforming downtown into a sports paradise for local youth
Safer communities
Smashed Car campaign returns to Prince Albert
May 16, 2024
Bringing the heat
New regional softball team has sights set high in inaugural season
May 16, 2024