Business & Economy

Economy adds 64K jobs in September, unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5 per cent

The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected last month, but with the gains driven by a seasonal spike in education employment and an increase in part-time work, economists say the job market is...

Oct 06, 2023

P.A. housing supply drops as prices increase

Single-family homes still appear to top the wish list of home buyers in Prince Albert.That's according to September's report from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association.There were 51 sales with the ben...

Oct 05, 2023

Canadian productions postpone shows in P.A. to stand with union members on strike

At least two productions say they will not cross the picket line and have therefore postponed their shows in Prince Albert.Bear Grease, an Indigenous rendition of the classic musical was scheduled to ...

Oct 04, 2023

Highway 3 west of P.A., northeast Sask. on 5G expansion list

SaskTel has announced that 5G cell service has been expanded to include several new communities and rural areas.Highway 3 west of Prince Albert and Highway 102 north of La Ronge are included in the ex...

Oct 04, 2023

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

Local business wins Hospitality Saskatchewan Tourism award

A northeast business recently won a 2023 Hospitality Saskatchewan Tourism award, down in Saskatoon.Campbell's Racing Sled Dog Tours was nominated for the Rookie of the Year category, earlier this mont...

Sep 29, 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

Humble in Humboldt: Mark of Excellence celebrates decades of local business

The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce celebrated the many businesses within their district during their Mark of Excellence Awards on Thursday.Kemway Lanes and the three Ruthven brothers were a...

Sep 29, 2023