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Students and families are encouraged to kick off the school year by taking the bus on Wednesday, September 2. All public transit will be free on Wednesday, including Access Transit for those who qualify. Public transit is available each weekday starting at 6:45 a.m.

The City of Prince Albert has been awarded $100,000 through the SGI Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant program to improve traffic flow and safety for pedestrians and motorists at the entrance to the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre on Marquis Road near A&W.

Stay up-to-date on current and upcoming road closures in Prince Albert with our interactive road closure map. The map details ongoing projects and planned restrictions so you can plan your travel routes accordingly. The table displays road closure information.

The City of Prince Albert is pleased to announce the opening of a new public washroom facility at Little Red River Park beginning Wednesday, August 26 at 7:30 a.m.

The City confirms that Prince Albert’s drinking water remains safe and continues to meet all provincial regulatory standards. The earthy or musty taste and odour residents have noticed are associated with levels of naturally occurring organic compounds in the North Saskatchewan River and do not pose a health risk.

The City of Prince Albert advises residents that annual hydraulic flushing of the water distribution system will begin in Zone 1 during the week of August 31, 2026.

This past weekend, the mural on City Hall was removed after a condition assessment determined that restoration was no longer viable.

The City of Prince Albert is pleased to share that a dedication ceremony was held today for the new public artwork Passage Home and Healing Park, located at Scarrow Plaza. The event also commemorated the 150th Anniversary of the Signing of Treaty Six and was presented by Common Weal Community Arts and the City of Prince Albert Public Art Working Group.

Since the weekend of August 16, the City has received reports from residents of a slight earthy or musty odour when running cold water from their taps. The City’s Water Treatment Plant has collected water samples for further testing. Based on the results to date, the City can confirm that the water remains safe to drink.

The City of Prince Albert has pleaded guilty in Provincial Court to a violation of the Saskatchewan Health and Safety Act stemming from an incident in July 2024. The City accepted a fine of $92,857 and will also be responsible for a court surcharge of $37,142.