Tag Archives: Infrastructure
With funding in budget, construction to start soon on hospital expansion
In their recently released budget, the government of Saskatchewan carved out $337.6 million in healthcare spending. Prince Albert will see the benefits of some of that funding. Included in the budget ...
Mar 30, 2023
Councillors sound off after one vote delays pool borrowing bylaw
One vote has delayed the Prince Albert's $30 million pool and arena borrowing bylaw and will not change the outcome but could end up costing the city some money, frustrated councillors said at Monday'...
Mar 28, 2023
Major projects pass next hurdle at City Hall
Development of two large projects in Prince Albert's South Hill area has each passed another hurdle at City Hall, on the road to becoming reality. Council approved a development permit application for...
Mar 28, 2023
Planning for Rosthern Hospital upgrades in provincial budget
The provincial budget was delivered on Wednesday, March 22, and while it was full of dollar figures and promises, it contained one note of special interest for the Town of Rosthern.Part of the 2023-24...
Mar 27, 2023
Saskatchewan residents least concerned about spring flooding: survey
When it comes concerns over spring flooding and mold, residents of the Prairies aren't that concerned about it.That was one of the big findings from a survey gauging Canadians concern over spring floo...
Mar 19, 2023
Public can weigh in on pulp mill environmental document online
Another step has been taken in the road to re-opening the pulp mill at the northern edge of Prince Albert with the filing of the environmental impact statement (EIS) with the province. Prince Albert P...
Mar 17, 2023
More high-speed internet funding announced for northern communities
More high-speed internet is coming to rural and remote communities thanks to a big investment by the federal government.On Friday morning, Minister of Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings was at...
Mar 17, 2023
Special tax 'impossible' for The Yard says city manager
City of Prince Albert council learned on Monday that it is not possible to create a special tax district for The Yard District, the new development that will house a twin pad arena and pool owned by t...
Mar 15, 2023
Chief speaks to council on new fire stations
A lot of work has been done ahead of time to make it easier for the City of Prince Albert when it comes to the idea of tripling the number of fire stations. Fire Chief Kris Olsen told council on Monda...
Mar 14, 2023
'It's going to be great': SaskTel expanding broadband service to 48 more communities
Thousands of people across Saskatchewan will soon get better internet.SaskTel announced on Wednesday the sixth phase of their Rural Fibre Initiative, which will see 48 more communities get access to t...
Mar 09, 2023
