Tag Archives: City Hall
Lawsuit alleges councillor in conflict with arena vote
UPDATEDIn a copy of a legal action filed against Councillor Dawn Kilmer and the City of Prince Albert, former councillor Evert Botha claims Kilmer was in a conflict in dealings related to the new aren...
Nov 29, 2022
Three-quarters of Yard District lots sold, says city
As city council finished rezoning four parcels of land in The Yard District next to the new pool and hockey arena build, one councillor also took some time to clarify financing around the whole build ...
Nov 29, 2022
'Our community is gelling and coming together again': Birch Hills mayor
Just over a year has passed since Stewart Adams was elected mayor of Birch Hills, and he says council is getting work done again. The controversy leading up to the election in November, 2021, was wide...
Nov 23, 2022
City budget grows by $1.6 million targeted at streets and playgrounds
A leaner version of the $3 million budget increase will go forward for final approval by council next month. Administration started the process on Wednesday by warning council that there would need to...
Nov 19, 2022
City starts budget talks with police presentation
The city police are asking for an increase in their budget, but smaller than the overall increase the city is looking at. Chief Jonathan Bergen told council at the start of 2023 budget deliberations, ...
Nov 16, 2022
'Is it health or hockey?': advocacy group questions city's plan to pay for Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre
How much will the Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre project actually cost Prince Albert residents, where is the business plan, and could the tens of millions borrowed be better spent elsewhere.Thos...
Nov 15, 2022
Groups need to join forces to fight homelessness in PA says researcher
While Prince Albert has multiple groups trying to fight homelessness, one of the biggest drawbacks is they are not unified, according to a report prepared by Dr. Chad Nilson. Nilson was hired last yea...
Nov 15, 2022
Prince Albert Police Chief responds to external review
The Chief of Police for the Prince Albert Police Service says he welcomes an independent inquiry that will conduct a thorough review of the operations of the organization, as well as the needs of the ...
Nov 10, 2022
Ministry appoints external expert to review Prince Albert Police Service
Editor's note: This story was updated Thursday at 1:05p.m, to include comments from the Corrections minister as well as the Prince Albert Police Association.A critical look at the daily operations and...
Nov 10, 2022
No tax breaks in The Yard, extra fees may apply
City council has ruled out any tax incentives for businesses that build in The Yard, the new development on the south side of the city that also will include the aquatic centre and twin pad arena. Bas...
Nov 08, 2022
