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By Alison Sandstrom

Recreation matters

Three city parks identified as potential locations for new sledding hills

Mar 2, 2021 | 8:47 AM

Prince Albert city council has tentatively approved the creation of three new sledding hills in parks at a total cost of $24,000.

The permanent hills would be mounds of earth, covered in grass. Council’s vote on the matter Monday evening follows months of discussion on how to increase outdoor recreation offerings in the city.

Proposed locations are Nordale Park, the old Angus Merasty School site, and Southwood Park.

The locations of the three proposed sledding hills are shown in red. Current sledding hills are blue. Locations of potential future hills are marked in green. (Council agenda package/City of P.A.)

“In my opinion there is not enough in our city for our children to do,” Coun. Ted Zurakowski told council. “I like these locations because they are in areas where there is very little for that age group [that enjoys sledding].”

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The $24,000 price-tag reflects an $8,000 cost per hill, which city administration advised is needed to cover the machines for hauling and shaping fill material, topsoil, hydro-seeding and rental fencing to secure the areas until grass fills in.

Council largely supported the idea of building the new toboggan runs. However, Coun. Tony Head had concerns about cost and Mayor Greg Dionne said he didn’t want to build anything at the Angus Merasty School site when he claimed there were developers ready to make an offer on the property.

Ultimately, the plan to create the three hills was forwarded to the next city council meeting in a 6-3 vote.

Pending final approval on March 15, the new slopes are expected to be in place for the 2021/2022 sledding season.

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