Explore Downtown
Photo by Valerie Horner
Downtown Prince Albert is a hub where culture, history and business meet. Home to over 300 businesses, it offers a distinctive feel with shopping, dining, attractions and service businesses. Carolyn Carleton, Executive Director of the Prince Albert Downtown Improvement District (PADBID), sees the downtown as a community full of experiences, “It’s a destination and meeting place. You can find unique shops with local goods, great customer service and a personalized feel in the shops downtown.” PADBID was established in 2004 to create a vibrant and prosperous downtown district. Today, Carleton is working to build on downtown events and experiences to continue this vision. “We’re creating things for people to do. Come out and enjoy them, explore downtown,” she encourages. She is optimistic about the recent growth of events in the downtown as well as recent announcements that may reshape its core and image. UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN OPENING DOWNTOWN CAMPUS The University of Saskatchewan announced in March 2018 that they will be opening a campus in downtown Prince Albert in the fall of 2020.
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The campus will offer classes in a variety of specialties including Dentistry, Nursing, Arts & Science and more. The campus will bring together students already studying in the city at other locations and will allow the U of S to grow its offerings in Prince Albert. The recent announcement has created excitement and potential for downtown. According to Carleton, more businesses are looking to open downtown due to the number of students expected at the campus. There has also been a renewed interest in creating livable spaces for working professionals and students. She also anticipates the campus and influx of students will change the vibe of downtown; with added foot traffic day and night, it will help create an inviting environment and sense of community. Forest Centre, Future home of the U of S Campus Photo by Linda Carter
