Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Local MP discusses infrastructure funding with P.A. mayor
Local MP, Conservative Randy Hoback was in Prince Albert on Tuesday to meet with Mayor Greg Dionne. The two sat down to discuss the city's top federal funding priorities, among them a new $80 million ...
Nov 26, 2019 Conservative MP Randy Hoback (left) speaks with P.A. Mayor Greg Dionne (right). (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
New cell towers mean improvements for two northern communities
People in two northern communities now have access to LTE cellular service.SaskTel has announced small cell sites in the communities of Brabant Lake and Sucker River will provide people in those area ...
Nov 26, 2019 Two northern communities now have access to SaskTel's LTE network. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Last call for new water meter installation
With 75 per cent of installations complete, the City of P.A. is asking residents who do not yet have a new water meter to get in touch. "We have reached the point in the process where people are getti...
Nov 26, 2019 (submitted photo/City of P.A.)
P.A. National Park inviting public to grab a Christmas tree
Starting next month Prince Albert National Park is inviting people to visit and get a free Christmas tree at the same time.The park's fourth annual Christmas tree harvest, which gets underway Dec. 1 a...
Nov 25, 2019 Workers in P.A. National Park prepare the fuel break last winter. (File Photo/paNOW Staff).
'It's literally a skating rink': Prince Albert deals with icy conditions
Driving and walking skills are being tested in Prince Albert after weekend weather left city streets glazed with a thin layer of ice.So far, Parkland Ambulance has responded to several motor vehicle c...
Nov 25, 2019 Back alleys in Prince Albert are extremely icy after a weekend of rain and freezing temperatures. (paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)
Utility bills to rise in P.A.
Pending final approval, monthly utility bills for the average Prince Albert household will increase by between $2.65 to $3.55 in 2020, or $31.80 to $42.60 per year. A homeowner with an average consump...
Nov 22, 2019 (file photo/paNOW staff)
City crews deck the halls downtown
If you're around Prince Albert's downtown before sunrise or sunset, you'll be treated to a sight of twinkling lights and holiday decorations.City crews were out this week hanging holiday ornaments on ...
Nov 22, 2019 (Submitted Photo/ Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District's Facebook page)
Fish "baskets" at water treatment plant to cost $1 million
Plans for Prince Albert's new raw water pump house are coming along less than swimmingly. As city councillors contend with news the major infrastructure project will be significantly pricier than init...
Nov 20, 2019 The current filter at the raw water pump house allows small fish into the water treatment plant. The federal government says that shouldn't happen.(Council agenda package/City of P.A.)
Did penny-pinching cost city of P.A. on pump house price?
Prince Albert city councillors are grappling with news that the cost of a new facility at the water treatment plant will be over double the amount quoted to them by a consulting firm last year.The rev...
Nov 19, 2019 The raw water pump house supplies the water treatment facility from the North Saskatchewan River. Parts of the pump house building are nearly 100 years old. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Part of Main Street in Melfort to be closed to traffic
A heads-up for motorists in Melfort.The 800 block of Main Street will be closed to traffic starting Tuesday, as city crews install a water service connection.Director of Development, Planning and Comm...
Nov 18, 2019 The 800 block of Main St. in Melfort will be closed to traffic for a couple of days. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)