Business & Economy

Proposed junk yard scrapped for Battleford

A proposed new junkyard for the Town of Battleford has been scrapped following Monday's monthly meeting of Battleford Town Council.Ruster Recycling made the application to the town hoping to secure th...

Oct 04, 2023

Longtime P.A. business owner ready to start new chapter

After more than three decades as owner of the Prince Albert Canadian Tire store, Malcolm Jenkins is preparing to move on.His retirement takes effect on Oct. 12 and on Sunday, a special party was held ...

Oct 03, 2023

P.A. council set to discuss Cloverdale Road resurfacing and empty lot taxes

Upgrades to Cloverdale Road and the taxes charged to empty lots make up most of the list of things Prince Albert's council will discuss on Tuesday. Starting with Cloverdale, the proposed upgrades will...

Oct 03, 2023

Residents pleased with progress on P.A's Yard District

It's the biggest development project the City of Prince Albert has ever undertaken and on Thursday, residents got a first-hand look at the city's future recreation and entertainment district.Signature...

Sep 29, 2023

Prince Albert area business aims to open new doors for the north central area

The grand opening of a new business north of Prince Albert was appropriately marked on Thursday by the sawing in half of a two-by-four piece of wood.Lake Country Co-op's new "Homes by Lake Country" lo...

Sep 28, 2023

No Frills opening new location in Meadow Lake

One of Canada's biggest grocery chains is coming to Meadow Lake.No Frills is replacing Extra Foods 9th Street whose last day in operation will be this Saturday. Amy Davidson, owner and operating of th...

Sep 25, 2023

Report shows Ice Wolves have substantial economic impact on La Ronge

A financial and economic valuation report on the La Ronge Ice Wolves shows the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) team has a large impact on the town.The report, which was completed by Jim Thies...

Sep 20, 2023

'It's just fabulous': P.A. distillery wins big at the 2023 ABEX Awards

In the last two and half years, one Prince Albert company has started from humble beginnings to winning international awards and now they can add an ABEX Award to their trophy case.Phantom Light Disti...

Sep 17, 2023

CEBA extension welcome but not enough say Sask. business advocates

The federal government has given another extension for businesses still paying a federal loan that started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Saskatchewan business owners say it's not enough....

Sep 16, 2023

SaskEnergy rate decrease approved, average bill to drop $6.52 per month

As the winter months approach, SaskEnergy is adjusting its rates to reduce gas bills in Saskatchewan.The provincial government approved a commodity rate decrease of 24.5 per cent for the Crown energy ...

Sep 14, 2023