Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Highway 3 resurfacing project welcomed
The acting reeve of the R.M. of Prince Albert welcomed news of repaving on sections of HIghway 3 on either side of the city. A total of 36 kilometres of the key route will be completely resurfaced."An...
Mar 12, 2019 (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW March 11, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Michael Joel Hansen about a recent announcement from the federal and provincial government which will see just over $80 million put towards 15 stretches ...
Mar 11, 2019
Local R.M.s prepare for SARM convention
The impending carbon tax has been a hot button issue across the country in recent months, and at least two reeves in the Prince Albert area are hinting they will ask questions about it at next week's ...
Mar 08, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Study shows unusually high proportion of high-value diamonds: Star Diamond
As mining giant Rio Tinto gears up for large bulk sampling of diamonds at the proposed Fort la Corne mining site east of Prince Albert, the owners of the kimberlite deposits are releasing information ...
Mar 06, 2019 A huge trench cutter rig operated by Rio Tinto will excavate a massive hole starting in the spring as the mining company aims to determine the amount and value of diamonds buried in the kimberlites at Fort à la Corne east of Prince Albert.(submitted photo/Star Diamond Corp.) : Glenn Hicks
Hotel owner devastated by total fire loss
As the owner of the destroyed Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar awaits the outcome of the fire investigation, he said the landmark was a cornerstone of the community. Robert Reddekopp has not ru...
Mar 06, 2019 Christopher Lake Hotel and Bar fire aftermath. (Michael Joel Hansen/paNOW Staff) : Glenn Hicks
New Central Avenue redesign features angled parking, wider sidewalks
A new design has been picked for Prince Albert's downtown core as the city works toward a more modern look. The Central Avenue Streetscape Development Master Plan was before city councillors at their ...
Mar 05, 2019 A report prepared by Stantec Consulting for the city shows an example of the potential new design for the downtown area. (City of Prince Albert)
City continues to install new back-up beepers
If you've heard new sounds coming from city construction equipment, you're not going crazy.In a trend that is picking up across Canadian cities, Prince Albert is continuing to implement new backup ind...
Mar 04, 2019 New backup signal sounds are being gradually installed on all city construction equipment. (File photo/ paNOW staff)
City council approves new equipment tenders
Local residents will soon see some new equipment on the streets of Prince Albert after city council approved the purchase of several new items.City crews will be getting new equipment for grass cuttin...
Feb 27, 2019 New equipment, including a street sweeper will soon be in P.A. after city council approved a number of tenders. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Sixth Ave. crosswalk back in safety spotlight
Not for the first time safety issues are in the spotlight regarding the crosswalk on Sixth Ave. E. across from Carlton High School.While Prince Albert Police are urging motorists and pedestrians to us...
Feb 27, 2019 The crosswalk on Sixth Ave. E. across from Carlton High School is a safety concern with a city councillor saying there have been several incidents of students having been hit this year. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff) : Brady Bateman
Water main break interrupts morning rush
Several drivers were forced to take evasive action Monday, when water suddenly came shooting out of the ground during their morning drive.The water main break happened near the intersection of 21st St...
Feb 25, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
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