Media Releases

The City of Prince Albert invites you to the 2025 Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature festive activities including caroling, wagon rides, hot chocolate, s’mores, and a family photo op, all leading up to the tree lighting at 7 p.m. 

The City of Prince Albert is pleased to recognize the Ismail family for their generous $50,000 donation for the Aquatic Changeroom Entrance at the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre.

After three full days of careful review and discussion, the City of Prince Albert’s Budget Committee has concluded deliberations on the proposed 2026 budget. Following committee decisions and a comprehensive review of departmental spending, the taxation requirement has been reduced by $1,112,686 to $3,309,467 to be funded from property taxes.

The City of Prince Albert and the Prince Albert Historical Society have renewed their long-standing partnership with a new ten-year Support Agreement, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2035, reinforcing their shared commitment to preserving the city’s rich heritage.

Prince Albert’s Budget Committee will meet starting November 19, 2025, to consider the proposed 2026 capital and operating budgets as presented by City Administration. 

The City of Prince Albert is partnering with the Mann Art Gallery’s Education Program on a new partnership, a one-year pilot initiative designed to strengthen arts education and community programming.

The BMI Group, one of Canada’s most active developers in the renewal of legacy industrial properties, has completed the acquisition of the former Prince Albert Pulp Mill, positioning it as a cornerstone for regional renewal that connects industrial readiness with community growth.

The City of Prince Albert has been awarded a $3.6 million grant from Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund to help prevent overdose deaths in the community.

The City is looking for individuals interested in engaging in civic matters and providing expertise and knowledge to help guide recommendations and decisions that impact the city or its residents.