(File photo/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Celebrations

Free transit service returns on New Year’s Eve

Dec 27, 2025 | 1:02 PM

Free transit service will once again be available on New Year’s Eve in Prince Albert.

From 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 31 until 3:15 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, public transit, including Access Transit, will be free for all riders.

“Free transit removes barriers for those who may not otherwise have an opportunity to go out and celebrate the start of a new year,” said Anna Dinsdale, Community Safety & Well-Being Manager with the City of Prince Albert. “This opportunity ensures everyone can celebrate safely as we welcome 2026.”

Six transit routes will be operational including the Rush Hour, All-Day, West Hill, East Hill, East Flat and West Flat routes.

These routes will operate as regularly scheduled during the day on Thursday and will continue to run every 30 minutes into the evening up until 3:15 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

Group homes

Prince Albert councillor says group homes are impacting police resources

8h ago

Well below Canadian average

More than 30 per cent of children in Prince Albert live in poverty, rates double for Northern Sask.

9h ago

2025 Crime Stats

Prince Albert sees positives and negatives out of 2025 crime statistics

9h ago

Trips using Access Transit can be booked in advance by calling 306-953-4460.

Transit riders are encouraged to track their bus in real time on New Year’s Eve using transitlivepa.ca.

panews@pattisonmedia.com

On X: @princealbertnow