Tag Archives: City Hall
New recreation centre on its way for P.A.
The federal and provincial governments have approved joint- funding for a new $60 million recreational centre in Prince Albert. The facility will have two ice rinks, each with seating for 800 spectato...
Sep 06, 2019 The new facility will ultimately replace the Steuart and Kinsmen arenas (file photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. Police chief responds to violent crime in the city
The chief of police for the Prince Albert Police Service says police continue to work to combat violent crime in the city, and he's grateful for the community members who report violent crimes when th...
Sep 06, 2019 Prince Albert Police Chief Jon Bergen. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Local airport shows off new safety equipment
The Prince Albert Airport is showing off some of its new equipment and infrastructure which the city says will make the facility safer for users. This year with funds from the federal government, the ...
Sep 05, 2019 Deputy Mayor Don Cody, Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Airport Manager Cory Nygaard pose in front of one of the pieces of equipment purchased with support from the federal government. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
PA EX Thank Yous!
The Prince Albert Exhibition Association is grateful for the support it receives to put on a fantastic show every year.See the poster for details.
Sep 03, 2019
City to address church access issue
The long wait for a Prince Albert church to have full road access returned to its site may be coming to an end, as the city addresses what is seen as an increasingly dangerous situation.Eleven years a...
Aug 27, 2019 The construction of this median on the east side of town 11 years ago stopped vehicles from turning left into and out of the Gateway Covenant Church. The city is now looking at rectifying matters. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Humboldt LED sign draws criticism for use
The LED sign at Centennial Park is one of the brightest and largest attractions when drivers enter through the City of Humboldt's west side.Because of its noticeability, one Humboldt resident wrote ci...
Aug 27, 2019 Advertisements displayed on the LED sign at Centennial Park has drawn criticism toward the City of Humboldt. (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press)
Digital billboard remains on track
Despite a petition calling it a motoring distraction and a poor use of dollars, city council's decision to erect a digital billboard will not change.Many on council were not swayed by the 160 signatur...
Aug 26, 2019 A rendering of how the proposed digital community billboard will look for motorists headed south on Second Avenue W. (Google maps/ PA city council agenda)
Totem pole heading for artist's family home
Darlene Stonechild is preparing to bring a piece of her family's history - and an iconic Prince Albert landmark - home with her to Okanese First Nation.Her brother, Dale Stonechild, a prolific artist ...
Aug 24, 2019 The totem pole on Prince Albert's riverbank has stood for almost 45 years but needs to be removed for safety reasons.(Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
City spending $500,000 more on new bus maintenance
Prince Albert taxpayers are ultimately on the hook for the unexpectedly high maintenance costs for the city's new public transit fleet.City council has agreed to increase the maintenance budget for co...
Aug 23, 2019 The city has agreed to boost payments to its bus maintenance contractor by over $500,000 over the next seven years. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Traffic lights removed in P.A. downtown
Driving around Prince Albert's downtown just got easier.Five sets of traffic lights designated by the city for removal have now been taken down. The support poles were still up, but they're now missin...
Aug 23, 2019 This looks strange. The pole is still standing but the city has removed the traffic lights that were attached to it. This intersection and four others have seen the end of the red, amber and green. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
