Tag Archives: Infrastructure
P.A. makes progress on lead pipe removal
The City of Prince Albert is making headway when it comes to removing old lead pipes from the public water system and ensuring water quality remains within provincial standards.Last year it was estima...
Nov 05, 2019 City crews replace cast iron pipes in downtown P.A. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
St. Louis bridge set for entrance face-lift
It may no longer have use as a crossing, but the old St. Louis bridge is still getting a make-over of sorts as community members seek to preserve the 104-year-old structure and highlight its history. ...
Nov 05, 2019 The St. Louis bridge was closed in 2014 after it suffered structural damage. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. library asks city for $100,000 for repairs
The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library (JMCPL) is asking the city of P.A. for $100,000 to help fund repairs and renovations."It's your building and your building needs some work," JMCPL board chair Bre...
Nov 05, 2019 Pictures show cracking to the masonry on the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library's outer walls (Budget Committee Agenda/City of P.A.)
NDP election call for second bridge in P.A.
The opposition New Democrats will be beating the drum even louder for a second bridge in Prince Albert as we head into an election next November.Since her narrow win in 2016, Prince Albert Northcote M...
Nov 01, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW Oct. 31, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Alison Sandstrom about the new lights at the crosswalk in front of Carlton High School.
Oct 31, 2019
Seniors 'disappointed' they will not get bus shelter
Seniors living in Sherman Towers on First Ave. E. have lost their bid to have a shelter moved to the bus stop in front of their building.A bench was recently put in at the location. But when the tenan...
Oct 30, 2019 Sherman Towers Tenant Association Secretary, Sandra Greenwood stands in the lobby area of city hall. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
New signage points to brighter future for downtown Prince Albert
It's a sign of the times, and a good one for downtown Prince Albert.New street signs, to reflect the precinct's unique feel, have started to go up at various intersections along Central Ave., with mor...
Oct 28, 2019 Renewal and change. Gone are some traffic lights in the P.A.downtown but there are some new markings at key intersections along Central Ave. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Ministry to undertake audit of Sask. Hospital after water advisory
The Ministry of Central Services will undertake a complete audit of the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) after a string of complications at the new $407 million facility.Warnings have gon...
Oct 25, 2019 The entire roof on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford has to be replaced. It opened in November 2018. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Contract awarded for design of new P.A. road
Prince Albert city council is moving ahead with plans to build a road circling the southwest corner of the city connecting Marquis Road with 10th Ave.W.The arterial road would allow for major developm...
Oct 23, 2019 The red line shows an approximation of where the new road would be. (Google Maps)
P.A. mayor aims to keep tax increase in check
Mayor Greg Dionne said he will fight to lower the 4.9 per cent tax increase recommended by city administration in the proposed 2020 budget released this week. "The cost of living is always a challenge...
Oct 18, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
