City Hall

Fire department urging people to be considerate as weather warms

The Prince Albert Fire Department wants the public to keep a few things in mind when using their backyard fire pits.Chief Kris Olsen said it's important citizens be aware of the bylaws governing the u...

May 25, 2020

Council explores developing La Colle Falls as historical site

The City of Prince Albert is looking into potentially developing La Colle Falls as a historical site. Meanwhile, a local R.M. that had hoped to build a park near the location, hopes to be included in ...

May 24, 2020

Town to make modifications as COVID-19 safety precaution before reopening

The Town of Battleford is making modifications to some of its facilities the public will eventually access again in the re-opening process, for the safety of staff and residents alike.Council approved...

May 23, 2020

Council to gather in one place in bid to improve communication

Monday will be a reunion of sorts for Prince Albert city council who have not been able to engage collectively in the same room in nearly three months. Since March, around half the city's politicians ...

May 23, 2020

P.A. city council divided physically and ideologically

Separate locations for participants of council meetings is proving to be another barrier to communication for an already divided Prince Albert city council. Since last month some councillors have been...

May 21, 2020

Tisdale, Nipawin town offices open to the public once again

A couple of local Town Offices have decided to re-open their doors to the public.As of Thursday, May 21, both the Tisdale and Nipawin Town Offices are open once again, but with numerous restrictions i...

May 21, 2020

Town sees slight increase in crime report numbers

Break and enters to residences and impaired driving offences are up in Battleford, but business break and enters and traffic collisions are down, based on the latest RCMP crime report.The statistics c...

May 21, 2020

Melfort Campground remains closed to recreational camping

Recreational camping at the Melfort Campground won't be taking place any time soon.In March, public health restrictions were put in place by the provincial government due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tho...

May 21, 2020

City looks to invest in three new capital projects

Prince Albert city council appears to largely agree with administration's spending priorities for a chunk of provincial post-COVID stimulus money. Staff are recommending most of the $5.1 million be us...

May 21, 2020

Finlayson Island bridges to be inspected with help from a drone

The Town of Battleford will use a drone service to get a bird's eye view of the underbelly of the old truss bridges connected to Finlayson Island along with the bi-annual inspection work.The old truss...

May 20, 2020