Prince Albert

The committee meeting addressed the approval of a Destination Marketing Fund grant for the Battle of the Bands Minor Hockey Championships, including funding from the Destination Marketing Levy Reserve and the authorization of a funding agreement. Additionally, a report regarding the Paid to Host Committees Review was received as information and filed.

The committee reviewed and approved the meeting agenda, including a presentation by the Community Networking Coalition regarding community collaboration efforts. The committee received information regarding the Destination Marketing Levy Advisory Committee and reviewed accounts payable for March 2026. Additionally, a proposal to participate in the Health Canada National Wastewater Drug Surveillance Program was discussed, and a motion was passed to forward the memorandum of understanding to the City Council for further consideration.

The meeting included a presentation and discussion regarding a proposed agreement with the Mann Art Gallery, a PowerPoint presentation on the Prince Albert Historical Society's 2025 activities, and a proposal to include youth in decision-making processes. Additionally, the committee reviewed the 2026 1st Quarter Financial Reporting.

The council held a regular meeting covering several administrative and community matters. Key actions included the approval of rezoning bylaws for a commercial mixed-use project, issuance of a development permit for a multi-unit high-rise, and authorization of a lease agreement for office space in the Margo Fournier Arts Centre. The council also approved the allocation of surpluses from the Police Special Tax and Business Improvement District levy, entered into a memorandum of understanding with Health Canada for wastewater surveillance, and adopted a new Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy. Additionally, the council extended the appointment of the Acting City Manager and discussed various inquiries and future motions concerning infrastructure, financial reporting, and operational policies.

The meeting addressed a broad range of municipal items, including the passing of the 2026 Dust Suppression Program bylaw and approval of the Drinking Water Quality and Compliance Annual Notice. The council authorized several capital projects and procurement contracts, such as the Wastewater Treatment Plant boiler replacement, the purchase of mowers and trucks, and the 2026 Road Rehabilitation and Construction contract. Furthermore, agreements regarding transit, billboard licensing, naming rights, and baseball facility usage were reviewed and approved. Other key discussions involved rezoning of specific properties, the Destination Marketing Levy policy, an investment renovation incentive program, and the downtown streetscape design. The council also deliberated on administrative appointments, policies for collaborative groups, and proposed motions concerning fire station prototype designs, strategies for managing derelict properties, and updates to home buyer grant qualifications.