Prince Albert City Council is the governing body of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...

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Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

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Composition

The Council consists of the City's Mayor and eight elected City Councilors, with City Councilors representing the interests of each of the eight wards of the City.

History

The Council's history dates back to the incorporation of Prince Albert Settlement as a town in 1885, under its first mayor; Thomas McKay

Thomas McKay (N.W.T. politician)

Thomas McKay was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Prince Albert in the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories from 1891 to 1894 and from 1898 to 1905. McKay was the brother-in-law of Lawrence Clarke, and like Clarke was connected to the Conservative...

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Ward 1

Charlene Miller is the current councillor representing Ward 1, which encompasses the West Flat area of the City.

Ward 2

Greg Dionne is the current councillor representing Ward 2, which encompasses Prince Albert's downtown core

Central Business District, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

The Central Business District or Downtown is located in the heart of Prince Albert's downtown core. It is the dominant hub for retail, financial, personal and professional services in the city. Only regional shopping centers are permitted in the area...

, as well as Nordale and the North Industrial district north of the North Saskatchewan River

North Saskatchewan River

The North Saskatchewan River is a glacier-fed river that flows east from the Canadian Rockies to central Saskatchewan. It is one of two major rivers that join to make up the Saskatchewan River....

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Ward 3

Lee Atkinson is the current councillor representing Ward 3 which includes the Midtown area of the East Flat portion of the City.

Ward 4

Jayne Remenda is the current councillor representing Ward 4 which encompasses the eastern portion of the East Flat area of the City.

Ward 5

Cheryl Ring is the current councillor representing Ward 5 which encompasses the Cresecent Heights area of the City, as well as parts of the Carlton Park neighbourhood.

Ward 6

Martin Ring is the current councillor representing Ward 6 which encompasses the Crescent Acres

Crescent Acres, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Crescent Acres is a medium sized neighbourhood that is located between Marquis Road, 15th Ave E., 15th St. E., 28th St. E., and Olive Diefenbaker Dr.. It extends to the city limits in the east....

 and Carlton Park

Carlton Park, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Carlton Park is a small neighbourhood that is located between Marquis Road, 6th Avenue East, 28th Street East, and 15th Avenue East. It is part of the east side of Prince Albert....

neighbourhoods on the southeast side of the City.

Ward 7

Darren Whitehead is the current councillor for Ward 7 which includes the East Hill neighbourhood of the City.

Ward 8

Ted Zurakowski is the current councillor for Ward 8 which encompasses the West Hill neighbourhood of the City.

External links

• Prince Albert Ward Map
• Prince Albert City Council Official Site