City Hall

Police Chief says city wide base tax will create new 'proactive' unit

Prince Albert residents are getting a better description of how an annual $35 base tax per household will be used, beyond just paying for more officers.A model for a "proactive policing unit" was disc...

Apr 22, 2021

COVID-19 cost City of P.A. estimated $1.8 million in 2020

The pandemic cost the City of Prince Albert an estimated $1.8 million in 2020 and finance staff are predicting a further $2.1 million hit in 2021.The city's director of financial services, Cheryl Tkac...

Apr 22, 2021

Police encourage public not to participate in anti-mask rallies

Prince Albert's Police Chief Jon Bergen is warning future participants of rallies in the city, that breach provincial health protocols, will be subject to an investigation which could lead to charges....

Apr 22, 2021

Town recreation facility rates to see small overall increase

Those using the Town of Battleford recreation facilities will notice some rate increases ahead.Council approved just over a five per cent average increase on user rates in total overall for facilities...

Apr 22, 2021

Street ballers no longer hooped by bylaw

Basketball hoops will be allowed to remain on Prince Albert city streets when not in use, as long as they don't interfere with traffic or present a safety hazard. Council made the change at Wednesday'...

Apr 22, 2021

Insp. Beck leaving the Battlefords

Insp. Tom Beck of the Battlefords RCMP detachment is leaving his role as Officer in Charge.He is leaving the area to take a new posting up north in Whitehorse, Yukon. Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk will take...

Apr 22, 2021

Education portion of taxes going up, but town still has zero per cent increase

The Town of Battleford residents will likely see an increase in the educational portion of their property tax bills when they receive them in the mail. Mayor Ames Leslie said the town is still keeping...

Apr 21, 2021

City and P.A. Minor Baseball partner on plan to renovate Crescent Acres diamonds

The City of Prince Albert is partnering with the Prince Albert Minor Baseball Association on a plan to renovate three Crescent Acres ball diamonds. The main focus of phase one of the project will be e...

Apr 21, 2021

Town trying canola-based dust suppressant as more efficient method

The Town of Battleford will try a new method to better control the dust on a number of roads and be environmentally-friendly at the same time.Council approved a recommendation for the purchase and app...

Apr 20, 2021

City explores future of Angus Merasty school site

The future of the old Angus Merasty school site was up for discussion on Monday night as council explored options for its development as a residential infill neighbourhood.At the meeting, the city's p...

Apr 20, 2021