Tag Archives: City Hall
Advocates ask for 12-hour liquor sale cap in P.A.
Advocates from a Prince Albert-based committee looking at slowing the impacts of alcohol in the city have asked council to cap the daily sale hours at 12 for stores while bars and lounges would not be...
Feb 28, 2023
P.A. city crews starting snow grading on residential streets
The City of Prince Albert will be snow-grading residential streets for the next couple of weeks.Crews will officially start working on Feb. 27th with hopes of finishing in two weeks if the weather coo...
Feb 26, 2023
Former P.A. mayor passes away leaving behind long legacy in politics and education
One of Prince Albert's former mayors has passed away.Richard 'Dick' Spencer, who was born in Melfort, died on Saturday just a couple of weeks after turning 92. Many will remember Spencer for his polit...
Feb 22, 2023
'Lesser of two evils': La Ronge council votes to bid up to $1.25 million for SLGA permit
In spite of efforts from local residents to stop La Ronge council from pursuing the purchase of the SLGA liquor license, all members in attendance voted to proceed. In specific, town council with the ...
Feb 17, 2023
'New grounds for the town': La Ronge council to pursue purchase of local SLGA liquor permit
La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski said the municipality's pursuit to purchase the local liquor license from the province would bring the town a profitable revenue stream if successful."I think just everybod...
Feb 15, 2023
Melfort calls for election date change
The City of Melfort has added its voice to those calling for a change to the timing of the 2024 municipal elections.Currently, the provincial election is scheduled for October 28, 2024, with municipal...
Feb 14, 2023
Byelection for Ward 8 set for May
Voters in Prince Albert's Ward 8 will go to the polls on May 31 to vote in a new candidate. The seat was left vacant by the resignation of long-time councillor Ted Zurakowski in January. Polling will ...
Feb 14, 2023
Cities and towns want PST dropped on construction projects
Cities in Saskatchewan are crying foul over the PST. On Friday SUMA (Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association) issued a news release saying cities, towns, and villages are paying the province mil...
Feb 11, 2023
Shopping carts of PA: city to update pickup policy
Given the increased volume of abandoned shopping carts being found in Prince Albert, city staff told council they believe the existing policy is no longer reasonable to follow.Sanitation manager Todd ...
Feb 02, 2023
P.A. clears thousands of pounds of flushed garbage in sewer system
-A previous version stated this clean-up cost the city $1.4 million. That dollar amount is what the cost is expected to be for clearing garbage from pipes later this year. paNOW apologizes for the err...
Feb 01, 2023
