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City to set up committee for airport economic development
A new terminal building, a second runway, and a return of float planes are among elements that will be discussed by a soon-to-be established committee for Prince Albert's airport. The committee, which...
May 24, 2019 A new terminal, runway and even float planes will be up for discussion by a soon-to-be created economic development committee for the Prince Albert airport.(File photo/paNOW Staff)
More delays in finding Carlton School crosswalk solution
The conundrum continues on how to make the crosswalk on Sixth Ave. E. between Carlton Comprehensive Public High School and Carlton Court Plaza safer.Prince Albert city council decided Tuesday to delay...
May 23, 2019 The painting style of a 3D crosswalk, such as this one in the Montreal borough of Outremont, creates an optical illusion that makes the lines appear to float above the ground. (Ryan Remiorz/ The Canadian Press)
Water park and spray pads set to open soon
People looking to cool themselves off will be able to do so soon.The Kinsman Water Park is slated to open June 7, while spray pads and wading pools will open June 1. Curtis Olsen, recreation coordinat...
May 22, 2019 The Kinsmen Water Park, city spray pads and wading pools are set to open in the coming weeks (file photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. council changes course on bridge design plans
Prince Albert's outdoor enthusiasts will have to wait longer for a decision on how and when Prince Albert's eight pedestrian bridges will be replaced. The four bridges in Little Red River Park and the...
May 22, 2019 Some outdoor enthusiasts in P.A. might have that sinking feeling when learning city council has changed course regarding the much-needed replacement of eight pedestrian bridges around the city. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Entire roof at SHNB to be replaced following water leaks from product failure
The entire roof on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) will be replaced as roofing panels on the facility have shrunk and caused water leaks.The recommendation comes from the consort...
May 22, 2019 The entire roof on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford has to be replaced. It opened in November 2018. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Area airport set to see improvements
The Birch Hills Airport will be able to make some valuable upgrades with new funding from the provincial government. Last week the Government of Saskatchewan announced nine municipal airports in the p...
May 15, 2019 The Birch Hills Airport is going to be getting some upgrades soon. (submitted photo/Bryce Meyer)
Can decoy cops work in P.A.?
Prince Albert's police department has no plans to use cardboard cut-out cops to help tackle speeding as some other communities have. However, at least one local city councillor figures it's worth tryi...
May 13, 2019 So-called Scarecrow Cops have been used to good effect in B.C., and Lloydminster will also give them a try. (Submitted/Coquitlam RCMP)
Province reminds drivers to be aware on highways
Spring has arrived in Saskatchewan, and with the change in weather, drivers will notice changes to roads throughout the province.The province's highways will be seeing some more activity as spring see...
May 12, 2019 Spring can be a busy time for the province's highways (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Local business gets major diamond project contract
A Prince Albert company has been awarded the contract for one of the key elements of the proposed diamond mine at Forte la Corne, around 60 kilometres east of the city. The project - to assemble, comm...
May 09, 2019 Impact Mechanical Services Ltd's co-owners Roy Michel, (left) and Andrew Herbert, check the plans for the diamond processing plant they'll assemble for Rio Tinto's Project Falcon. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Representatives from smaller communities meet in P.A.
Elected representatives and administrators from towns, villages and smaller communities were in Prince Albert Thursday to talk shop. The sector meeting, which is an annual event, was organized by the ...
May 09, 2019 SUMA President Gordon Barnhart speaking to those in attendance Thursday afternoon (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
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