Tag Archives: Industry
PAGC encourages Ottawa to settle Nova Scotia fishery dispute
The plight of Mi'kmaq fishers in Nova Scotia has hit close to home for Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) and so now executive council is joining the chorus of voices denouncing the violence and calli...
Oct 27, 2020
Provinces need to address racism in the health-care system: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says provinces must do more to address racism in the health-care system, saying reconciliation with Indigenous people is not up to the federal government alone. ...
Oct 16, 2020
Research on animal health at University of Calgary receives financial boost
CALGARY, AB - The governments of Canada and Alberta are teaming up on a boost to animal health research at the University of Calgary. The $3.44 million deal was finalized in March and will help staff ...
Oct 14, 2020
Police intercept suspicious package at Saskatoon airport
Police responded to a report of a suspicious package at the Saskatoon airport Monday morning.At around 10:30 a.m. police got a call after airport security located a suspicious electronic item in a pas...
Sep 22, 2020
COVID-19 case reported at McClean Lake uranium mill site
A case of COVID-19 has been identified on the McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan.Orano Canada confirmed Sunday one of their employees tested positive and is in isolation at the mill ca...
Sep 21, 2020
Six months later: Lockdown in Saskatchewan
For some, it almost seems like a dream when Saskatchewan was turned upside down six months ago.On March 18, the provincial government issued orders to lock down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Stores clo...
Sep 18, 2020
WestJet now offering COVID-19 insurance for Saskatchewan air travellers
If you fly with WestJet out of Saskatchewan, you now qualify for free COVID-19 insurance.Earlier this week, both WestJet and Air Canada announced they would offer the insurance across the country - ex...
Sep 18, 2020
Appliance manufacturers, retailers deal with backlog during highest demand period
People in the market for a new fridge or freezer have probably noticed it's slim pickings for options out there.And that's expected to continue for some time.Jim Estill, the CEO of Danby Appliances, s...
Aug 19, 2020
First of its kind micro-distillery planned for north of Prince Albert
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Prince Albert’s Drew Martin dreams of one day see his brand of spirit sold at a Roughriders’ game in Regina, or held by a festival goer at Ness Creek. Martin, ...
Aug 13, 2020
Star Diamond can take Rio Tinto case to trial but 'faces uphill battle': judge
A Saskatchewan court has found Star Diamond does have grounds to take its legal fight with Project Falcon partner Rio Tinto to trial but could struggle to win it. Star Diamond said it believes it can ...
Aug 12, 2020