Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Flashing warning lights to be added to challenging crosswalk
After years of discussions about how to improve safety, Prince Albert city council is set to approve a change to the crosswalk on Sixth Avenue E. outside Carlton High School. Pending approval next mon...
Jul 23, 2019 The city of P.A. is to be spend $30,000 on installing yellow flashing warning lights at the crosswalk next to Carlton High School. (submitted photo/ City of P.A.)
P.A. totem pole to be removed for safety reasons
One of Prince Albert's iconic cultural attractions is set to be removed and laid to rest.The totem pole on the riverbank has been deemed to be a public safety hazard."There are two issues," Judy Macle...
Jul 23, 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)
Toll bridge debate: the pros and cons
Not surprisingly the idea of tolling the Diefenbaker Bridge to help raise funds for a much-needed second crossing over the North Saskatchewan River has generated debate around the council table. Some ...
Jul 23, 2019 Should there be toll fees on the Diefenbaker Bridge to help pay for the city's share of a new second crossing? (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Should you pay to cross the Diefenbaker Bridge?
Should Prince Albert's Diefenbaker Bridge be tolled?It's a subject the city's politicians were set to discuss Monday afternoon now that a report on the costs and potential revenues has been released.S...
Jul 22, 2019 P.A. city council is set to discuss a report on the potential for tolling of the Diefenbaker Bridge (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Waskesiu unveils fire smart area
The federal and provincial governments have unveiled a project they hope will get people thinking about wildfire mitigation.Wednesday morning, media were invited to the Waskesiu town site to take a to...
Jul 17, 2019 Dustin Guedo, with Parks Canada gave the tour of the Fire Smart Area in Waskesiu (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Prince Albert's construction zones trending in the right direction
When it comes to construction zones, the messaging remains the same."Slow down. It's just not worth the 10 seconds you're going to save," minister responsible for SGI, Joe Hargrave said.The MLA for Pr...
Jul 17, 2019 SGI continues to encourage drivers to slow down in the work zone. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
SaskPower to replace underground lines
SaskPower is putting shovels in the ground this summer.The power utility plans to spend $15 million replacing underground cables and installing duct work across the province. The work is slated to tak...
Jul 16, 2019 SaskPower will be digging up underground lines this summer in a number of cities including P.A. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Premiers to focus on Quebec over pipelines, religious symbols at conference
Canada's premiers are meeting in Saskatoon on the final day of their annual gathering with Quebec expected to be at the centre of talks.Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he is trying to work with Queb...
Jul 11, 2019
CIC financial report includes official closure of STC
The Saskatchewan Transportation Company is officially no more.As the Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) released its final report for fiscal 2018-19 on Wednesday, it included final numbers on the clo...
Jul 10, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM News)
Could a P.A. ghost story become a tourist destination?
A Prince Albert urban legend remains a local secret for now, but it has potential to draw people to a favourite haunt.The Hands Bridge story has a few variations, but there are some common superstitio...
Jul 10, 2019 The Hands Bridge spans the Spruce River in Little Red River Park. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
