COVID-19

The City of Prince Albert is working with the Government of Saskatchewan to minimize the COVID-19 virus in our community.

This situation is changing continually. Check the Government of Saskatchewan's COVID 19 website for comprehensive information on self-assessment, the testing tool, travel recommendations and more.

This page will address impacts to the City of Prince Albert's facilities and operations during the COVID 19 crisis. As facilities open, please see the facility page for details. For the latest information please subscribe to our News and Notices page.

City Hall Main Floor is Open

Starting Monday, June 22, the main floor of City Hall will be open to the public to accommodate bill payments and other regular transactions. The building will be open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

The City will be following COVID-19 regulations and would like visitors to City Hall to take note of the following:

Only the west entrance of the building will be open.
Temperature checks will be conducted for all visitors entering the building. Those with a fever above 38 degrees will not be permitted to enter the building
If you have cold or flu like symptoms or if have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 we ask that you reschedule your visit
There will be a limited number of people permitted in the foyer at a time to ensure space for social distancing
You will be asked to use hand sanitizer when you enter.

All customers will be greeted by a security staff member who will provide assistance and direction. Some may be required to line up outside until they can be safely accommodated.

Other City Hall Business

For those that require it, individuals are asked to contact departments directly to schedule meetings that are not transactions. This includes any meetings for the 2nd and 3rd floor of City Hall (Planning and Development, Public Works, Community Services, Clerks and Mayor and City Manager's Office).

Mandatory Masks in all public buildings

In accordance with the Public Health Order, effective Friday, November 6, 2020, non-medical masks will now be mandatory for both the public and employees in all indoor public City facilities. This order will be in effect for at least 28 days.

This order applies to the following facilities:

City Hall
Alfred Jenkins Field House
Kinsmen Arena
Steuart Arena
Art Hauser Centre
EA Rawlinson Centre
Frank J Dunn Pool
Margo Fournier Centre
Prince Albert Arts Centre
Darcy's Golf Shop
Transit System (already mandatory)
Airport (already mandatory and regulated under Transport Canada)

The mandatory requirement does not apply to the following:

For children under 2 years of age
For anyone who is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance
For persons actively engaged in physical exercise

Airport

The Prince Albert Airport is open. Please see the Arrivals and Departures page for details on flights.

The Government of Canada is asking that all travellers have a removeable non-medical mask or face covering large enough to cover their mouth and nose during their travel through Canadian airports and in-flight. Please see the Face Covering Requirements for Air Travellers for more information.

The Government of Canada is also advising that no traveller is symptomatic of COVID-19 will be allowed to fly. Please see the New COVID-19 Restrictions in effect.

Permits and Business Licenses

The third floor of City Hall is closed to the public. Please contact the department by email or phone with any questions about your permit or the permit process.

For building permits, demolition permits, development permits and sign permits please complete the applicable online applications and email to pds@citypa.com or call 306-953-4370.
Once applications are received, you will be contacted for payment required.

Business Licesnes

Renew your business license online or;
Mail your payment including cheque or money order to City Hall or;
Use the Drop Box by the Main Entrance (West Doors of City Hall). Cheque or Money Orders only, do not include cash.
For new business licenses email pds@citypa.com or call 306-953-4370.

Water Bills

The spread of COVID-19 resulted in widespread closures of businesses across the nation, including in Prince Albert. The impacts on the livelihoods of local residents prompted the City of Prince Albert to implement relief measures. One of those relief measures was to pause late penalties of water utility accounts until September 30, 2020.

The suspension of late penalties for overdue accounts ends September 30, 2020. If you have an overdue account you must either:
1. Contact the Water Department to arrange a payment plan for amounts owing. Under this option, late penalties will apply to amounts overdue as of September 30, 2020; or
2. Make a payment in full for the amount owing to avoid late penalties.

Failure to make arrangements for a payment plan, may result in water being turned off at your property. In accordance with our standard collection procedures, water will only be shut-off at properties that do not make contact with the water department or that repeatedly fail to make payments according to their payment plan.

Transit

The Prince Albert Transit System continues to operate.

As of August 31, 2020 the system will move to fully seated loads with no standees and mandatory masks for all riders. Operating hours will also be restored with The East Flat, West Flat, East Hill, West Hill and All Day routes will running from 6:45am to 7:15pm and the morning (6:45 am to 9:15am) and afternoon (2:45pm-6:45pm) rush hour route on weekdays.

Bus passes are sold at regular rates and can be purchased at City Hall or at the following vendor locations throughout the City. Please note that discounted bus passes are only available at City hall.

Crescent Heights Pharmacy - 2805 6th Ave. E.
Gray Chemists - 681 - 15th St. W.
Medical Pharmacy - 1335 Central Avenue
PBCN Petro Canada - 3451 - 2nd Ave. W.

Safety Precautions

Plexiglas has been installed to protect drivers;
High touch surfaces are being cleaned after each round;
No standees will be permitted at this time.
Masks are mandatory starting August 31, 2020

Please be aware: Drivers have the authority to refuse riders if the bus is too full or if a rider refuses to wear a mask.

Executive Committee and City Council Meetings

The Main Floor of City Hall has opened and though bill payments and other regular transactions are being conducted within the facility, COVID-19 regulations and guidelines are limiting the capacity of attendees at meetings held in the Council Chamber. At this time, the City is requesting that only written submissions from the public be accepted and provided for public meetings of City Council and Executive Committee. You can view agendas and minutes for upcoming meetings online. If you would like to submit correspondence please email the City Clerk.

The local media is currently attending all City Council meetings and reporting to the public regarding the items considered at the meeting. As well, all Council meetings are being broadcast live on Shaw TV Channel 10 and repeats again on Wednesday's at 2:30 p.m.