Tag Archives: City Hall
P.A. Mayor reflects on 2019 and looks to future
Mayor Greg Dionne cited some major infrastructure funding and talks on big new projects as his council's most significant accomplishments in the past year. With 2020 in his sights, he wants to take st...
Dec 24, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne during November's budget deliberations. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
P.A. dog park volunteer welcomes more potential parks
As Prince Albert city council considers building four dog parks along the Rotary Trail, a volunteer at the city's only existing dog park is voicing his support. "I commend council," Dan Troupe told pa...
Dec 20, 2019 Dogs play at Central Bark, the city's only dog park is located beside the SPCA building on the north side of the river. (Central Bark/Facebook)
Stewart hired as new fire chief in Melfort
The City of Melfort has chosen its next fire chief.Shaun Stewart was selected after an extensive application and interview process by the City of Melfort.Stewart is from the Prince Albert area and pre...
Dec 18, 2019 Melfort City Hall. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Prince Albert to put a number on the broader cost of alcohol consumption in the city
Prince Albert city administration has been tasked with compiling a report on the wider consequential costs of alcohol consumption in the city. At Monday night's council meeting, Coun. Terra Lennox-Zep...
Dec 13, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. poised to become first city in the province to ban plastic bags
Prince Albert city council is moving ahead with plans to ban all single use plastic check-out bags. Pending a final vote at the end of January, the city will begin enforcing the new rule at the beginn...
Dec 12, 2019 (ID 115888213 © Lightzoom/Dreamstime.com)
Meth related deaths continue to rise, NDP renews call for action
The number of deaths in Saskatchewan this year linked to the drug methamphetamine has climbed to 20, and the member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for the riding of Prince Albert North Cote said th...
Dec 11, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Councillor wants dog parks built along Rotary Trail
P.A. City Council is considering creating off leash dog parks around the city. In a motion introduced at Monday night's council meeting, Coun. Charlene Miller asked administration to look at the cost ...
Dec 11, 2019 (Photo 75003121 © Dreamstime Agency/Dreamstime.com)
Taxi meters sealed in accordance with bylaw updates
The city of P.A. hopes to seal the meters of all 36 taxis in the city this week. The seal prevents the meters from being opened and tampered with to adjust rates.Mayor Greg Dionne told paNOW there has...
Dec 11, 2019 Before meters were fitted with a new red seal this week, taxis drove a short distance to check the meter was calibrated correctly. A camera, another mandatory part of the bylaw updates, can be seen on the left. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Residents urged to 'Wing in the New Year'
The City of Prince Albert and SGI are teaming up to offer residents a safe ride home this New Year's Eve.'Wing in the New Year' will see the city offer free public transit to residents. This includes ...
Dec 10, 2019 The City of Prince Albert will be offering free transit on New Year's Eve. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. city council considers U-turn ban
Prince Albert city council is pondering prohibiting U-turns in school zones.Coun. Blake Edwards suggested the idea at Monday night's council meeting. He said he was responding to safety concerns raise...
Dec 10, 2019 Council is looking at ways to address safety concerns raised by residents. (file photo/paNOW staff)
