- Central Business District, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
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Central Business District
Downtown Prince Albert
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SaskatchewanCity Prince Albert Core Neighbourhood East and West Side Neighbourhood Midtown Government – Type Municipal (Ward 2)[1] – Administrative body Prince Albert City Council – Councillor Greg Dionne – Member of Legislature Darryl Hickie – Member of Parliament Brian Fitzpatrick Population – Average Income $ Time zone UTC (UTC-6) Area code(s) 306 City of Prince Albert Neighborhoods - Downtown, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan & Central Business District (Downtown), Prince Albert, Saskatchewan redirect here.
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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.[2] Although many national bank chains have branches in the area.
It is located from 2nd Ave West - Central Avenue and extends between 2nd and 3rd Avenue East. It also goes from 15th Street and goes to River Sreet. The Central Business District is situated in Midtown. Plus it is home to many local businesses, civil, provincial, and federal government services.
In the downtown of Prince Albert, many buildings are of architectural and historic value and interest still remain.[1] Urban city planners as well as landscape architects have a concept of growth and development for the Prince Albert downtown area which will come to fruition in the year 2020. [3]
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Government and politics
Carlton Park exists within the federal electoral district of Prince Albert. Brian Fitzpatrick is the current MP of this riding. He has been the MP for three terms in 2000, 2004, and 2006.
Provincially, Carlton Park lies within the Prince Albert Carlton riding. Darryl Hickie is the MLA for the riding. He has been MLA since 2007.[4]
In municipal politics, The Central Business District lies with in ward 2. Notable business owner Greg Dionne is the councillor for this ward.[5]
Demographics
There are many seniors high rise complexes in the area. Some of them are in great location to many amenities in the area.
Commercial and industrial
This area of Prince Albert has very light industrial and lots of commercial zoning. The downtown core has houses, lots of shops and services of all kinds.
Shopping malls
The existing retail areas are being enriched and expanded to provide new investment opportunities and incentive programs for the third largest city of Saskatchewan.[3]
Gateway Mall
The Gateway Mall or North Gate Mall as some refer to it is the main mall in the area. It houses over 50 shops and businesses. This includes major chains and local businesses
MacIntosh Mall
MacIntosh Mall is the smaller mall attached to the Co-op. It houses many services and local businesses.
Education
- First Nations University of Canada - 1401 Central Avenue
- SIIT (Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology) Prince Albert Campus - 900 - 1st Ave. East
- SUNTEP (Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program) - 48-12th Street East
Recreation
E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts
The E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts is located in heart of downtown with a focus on bringing more shows, concerts, musicals, plays, conventions, etc. to Prince Albert.
Events and Attractions
The Prince Albert Central Business District hosts several events such as[6]
- 1912 Dinner Gala at Museum
- Chautauqua Street Fair
- Christmas shopping
- Downtown Old Fashioned Christmas
- The Downtown Street Fair
- Historical Walking Tour
- Santa Clause Parade
Past Events
- Founders Day
Galleries
The Foyer Gallery is located on the second floor of the Prince Albert Arts Centre. It showcases many local, provincial, and national artists throughout the year. Many of the showcases are dedicated to promoting the aboriginal artists throughout the city, province, and country.
The Art Gallery of Prince Albert is in the E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts and its focus is primarily on contemporary art.[7] It is located on 12th St. West.
The Grace Campbell Art Gallery is located in the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library. The gallery has monthly exhibitions featuring local, provincial, and national artists.
The Red Door Gallery is located in the Bison Cafe on Central Avenue. The works are said to have a unique and eccentric flair to them.
Features
- Memorial Square
- Prince Albert City Hall
- The new Saskatchewan Forest Centre is located in the downtown core. Prince Albert, the gateway to the north is also renowned for its location on the tree line of Saskatchewan where prairie meets pine. At the crux of the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Pehonan Parkway, northern Saskatchewan has enjoyed economic success with its forestry industry. [8]
Heritage Buildings
These heritage sites help to build and maintain a positive identity and historical tourist infrastructure for the Prince Albert business district.
- Blockhouse from the 1885 Rebellion - Located in Kinsmen Park.
- Former Prince Albert City Hall and Opera House was originally built in 1892 when Saskatchewan was known as the NWT. It has been officially proclaimed a municipal heritage property as well as being recognized as one of the National historic sites of Canada. There are not many 19th century town halls which are still standing today. Currently it is known as the Prince Albert Arts Centre which is located at 1010 Central Avenue.[3]
- The Central Fire Hall which was originally established in 1911, now houses The Prince Albert Historical Museum. This turn of the century fire hall has been designated as Municipal Heritage Site on Central Avenue.[3]
- The Provincial Courthouse of Prince Albert on Central Avenue has also Municipal Heritage Site status.[3]
- The Cathedral Church of St. Alban the Martyr. Significant churches downtown include St. Alban’s Anglican Cathedral, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church and Wesley United Church.
- Keyhole Castle
- First Presbyterian Church/School - The church is located in the downtown core and the school is located in Kinsmen Park.
Hotels/Motels
- Marlboro Inn
- The National Hotel - Located at 906 1st Avenue West.
Resources
- Art Gallery of Prince Albert map - Retrieved on July 3, 2007
- 2006 election ward map - Retrieved on July 3, 2007
Notes
- ^ City of Prince Albert, 2006 election ward map, http://www.citypa.ca/2006CivicElection/map/2006%20Election%20Ward%20Map.pdf, retrieved 2007-07-06
- ^ City of Prince Albert ([dead link]), How We Plan Now, archived from the original on 2007-09-27, http://web.archive.org/web/20070927013119/http://www.citypa.ca/TheCity/Departments/EconomicDevelopmentandPlanning/ThePrinceAlbertDevelopmentPlanProcess/HowWePlanNow/tabid/344/Default.aspx+CityPA.ca+-+How+We+Plan+Now, retrieved 2007-07-03
- ^ a b c d e Armin A. Preiksaitis & Associates Ltd., Gibbs & Brown Landscape Architects (2004) ([dead link]), Prince Albert Downtown Strategic Plan, archived from the original on 2007-09-27, http://web.archive.org/web/20070927013119/http://www.citypa.ca/TheCity/Departments/EconomicDevelopmentandPlanning/ThePrinceAlbertDevelopmentPlanProcess/HowWePlanNow/tabid/344/Default.aspx+CityPA.ca+-+How+We+Plan+Now, retrieved 2007-07-03
- ^ [|Kontakt Consulting], Darryl Hickie MLA Website, http://www.darrylhickie.ca/, retrieved 2008-07-08
- ^ [|City of Prince Albert], City Council Contact Information, http://www.citypa.ca/CityHall/CityCouncil/ContactCityCouncil/tabid/445/Default.aspx, retrieved 2008-07-08
- ^ The Prince Albert Regional Economic Development Authority (PAREDA) ([dead link]), Prince Albert Tourism 2006 Plan, archived from the original on 2007-03-28, http://web.archive.org/web/20070328084226/http://patourism.ca/data/pdf/PA+Tourism+Plan.pdf, retrieved 2007-07-04
- ^ Art Gallery of Prince Albert, Art Gallery of Prince Albert website, http://www.artgalleryofprincealbert.com, retrieved 2007-07-03
- ^ Sask Biz, Government of Saskatchewan (2004), Prince Albert, http://www.saskbiz.ca/communityprofiles/CommunityProfile.Asp?CommunityID=8, retrieved 2007-07-04
External links
Categories:- Central business districts in Canada
- Neighbourhoods in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
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