City council approves high-rise apartment development near hospital
Prince Albert city council voted Monday in favour of a development permit allowing the Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies to build an apartment building near Victoria Hospital.
The decision was unanimous after a short discussion on the merits of the project, with councillors saying they were pleased to see progress on the city’s housing shortage issues.
“This is another good development to see in our city. We certainly need housing. Peter Ballantyne has proven to be a reliable and good partner for the city in many regards. I’m looking forward to another 54 housing units in Ward 8,” said Coun. Darren Solomon, who represents that ward.
The project is on the band’s urban reserve land across from the Alfred Jenkins Field House. Some groundwork will begin this month, with hopes of completing most of an underground parkade within the year.



