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The city of P.A. would acquire the abandoned Angus Merasty School as part of the property swap proposal. (submitted photo/City of P.A.)
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P.A. and PAGC in school/rec centre swap proposal

Jun 10, 2019 | 12:01 PM

A substantial land swap is on the table for a vote at Prince Albert city council later Monday.

The proposal is for the city to transfer ownership of the Parkland Recreation Centre and lot on Ninth Avenue W. to the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC). In return the PAGC would transfer ownership to the city of the currently unused Angus Merasty School on Fifth Avenue W.

The PAGC would acquire the Parkland Rec Centre and lot as part of the deal. (submitted photo/City of P.A.)

Council will vote on a Memorandum of Agreement at its regular council meeting starting at 5 p.m.

According to the city council agenda documents, the PAGC intends to invest more into the Parkland Rec Centre with day and evening programming. There are plans to add additional outdoor activities there.

The existing lease agreement with Play and Learn Day Care will continue.

Meanwhile the city said the abandoned Angus Merasty School may be demolished to allow for land development.

Following council’s approval of the deal, further communication with the community would be undertaken.

glenn.hicks@jpbg.ca

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