by Donna Barr | Feb 4, 2021 | I Am the Chamber
Phil Hounjet is a banker who enjoys farming, noting the farm is his favorite place to be. Phil has worked in Prince Albert as a Commercial Account Manager with the Royal Bank of Canada for five years. With family and friends already in the area, it was an easy choice...
by Donna Barr | Jan 19, 2021 | CEO Updates
Hello and welcome to our chamber update for January the 18th my name is Elise Hildebrandt. I am the CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce. We’re very excited to say that we’re just about wrapped up for the taping of our Samuel McLeod...
by Donna Barr | Jan 15, 2021 | Events, [email protected]
Did you miss January’s [email protected]? Limitless Gear owner and founder Cody Demerais shares his crossroads moment, and the path he is taking to inspire others. We have the full replay...
by Donna Barr | Jan 7, 2021 | I Am the Chamber
Tim Leson chose the perfect place to live out his motto, “ Work hard and play harder!” Tim and his partner Marlyn started Grayling Chartered Professional Accountants (now Grant Thornton) in August of 2013. Marlyn had been in Prince Albert since 1991 and understood the...
by Donna Barr | Dec 24, 2020 | I Am the Chamber
Kelly Disiewich believes our community, especially the business community in Prince Albert, has an amazing ability, “to come together and support local initiatives both time wise and financially”. Kelly is the Prince Albert Office Managing Partner for MNP LLP, a role...
by Donna Barr | Dec 23, 2020 | Advocacy, Partnership Events
Congratulations to the Winners of our #ShopLocalYPA Campaign, a collaborative project by the City of Prince Albert, the Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District (PADBID), the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce and the Prince Albert Regional...
by Donna Barr | Dec 17, 2020 | Events, Lunch Series
Recently the Chamber hosted a virtual luncheon with Doug Kinar, Executive Director of the Prince Albert branch – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Doug, who, has a Bachelor of Education degree, saw the opportunity to work with the CMHA 17 years ago as...
by Donna Barr | Dec 7, 2020 | CEO Updates
Welcome to the Chamber update for the week of December the seventh. My name is Elise Hildebrandt, and I am the CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber was recently asked what it is you do, or who we are. We are the first responders for...
by Donna Barr | Dec 4, 2020 | Events, [email protected], Press Releases
Joining us virtually for [email protected] on December 10th, Matthew Mirasty is a Program Coordinator for the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety. His Role as an Indigenous Policing Program Coordinator is to participate in developing, coordinating, presenting and...
by Donna Barr | Dec 2, 2020 | Advocacy, Press Releases
CONTROLLING COVID-19 TOP PRIORITY IN MONDAY’S THRONE SPEECH Monday’s Throne Speech highlighted the importance of both protecting the lives and livelihoods of the people of Saskatchewan. The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce supports the Provincial...
by Donna Barr | Nov 30, 2020 | I Am the Chamber
As Director of Education for the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division, Robert Bratvold represents the connection between Education and Business on the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce Board. “Having grown up in a family-run business, I see the...
by Donna Barr | Nov 24, 2020 | CEO Updates
Welcome to our Chamber update for the week of November 23rd. My name is Elise Hildebrandt, I am the CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce. From the local level of Chamber; congratulations to each the candidates who was sworn in on November...
by Donna Barr | Nov 20, 2020 | Advocacy, Press Releases
Keep your dollars local this Christmas Season with #ShopLocalYPA Local partners have teamed up to promote a shop local social media campaign this Christmas Season. The campaign brings together local shops, products, services and shoppers in one virtual marketplace...
by Donna Barr | Nov 16, 2020 | Chamber Curbside Conversation
Welcome to our Chamber Curbside Conversation this morning with Mona from the Coronet. She’s here to tell us a little bit about their Christmas collection of gifts they have available, (which helps support the Victoria Hospital Foundation.) As you can see we have the...
by Donna Barr | Nov 13, 2020 | Events, Lunch Series, Partnership Events
SaskPower is looking to meet with stakeholders throughout the province to discuss electric vehicles (EVs) and public fast charging stations. Recognizing that it has a sizable role to play as the number of electric vehicles in the province continues to...
by Donna Barr | Nov 12, 2020 | I Am the Chamber
Like many business owners, Jeff Stumpf chose to establish Prince Albert Alarm Systems in his hometown because of the lifestyle here. “I grew up in Prince Albert and believe it is a great place to raise my family,” says Jeff. “I love to spend time fishing with my sons...
by Donna Barr | Nov 3, 2020 | [email protected], Press Releases
Join us November 12th, 2020 to meet Ashley Charles, the Prince Albert Regional Economic Development Alliance (PAREDA) CEO. [email protected] will be hosting this event at the Rock ‘n Iron Sports Bar beginning at 5:00 PM. Please register in advance to guarantee your spot as...
by Donna Barr | Oct 30, 2020 | I Am the Chamber
Born and raised in Prince Albert, Wes Moore chose to stay in Prince Albert to carry on the family business. He has been partner, owner and president of Moore Architecture Consulting Group Ltd. for over thirty years. “I have strong ties to the community and landscape,”...
by Donna Barr | Oct 15, 2020 | Events, Forums
Thank you to our Provincial Candidates for being part of our Forum tonight. Saskatchewan Rivers LyleWhitefish Marcia Neault Shaun Harris Prince Albert Northcote Nicole Rancourt Alana Ross, Sarah Kraynick Prince Albert Carlton Troy Parenteau Joe Hargrave Batoche...
by Donna Barr | Oct 5, 2020 | Chamber Curbside Conversation
I wanna be a firefighter! |Chamber Curbside Conversation We are on a Chamber Curbside Conversation today with Deputy Chief Alex Paul and we’re just going to talk a little bit about being part of the fire department and what they’ve all got coming up. In...
