Prince Albert City Council Approves Revised Budget with Significant Changes
The City of Prince Albert has concluded its 2025 budget deliberations with notable adjustments to both police funding and parking regulations. After extensive discussions, council members voted to significantly reduce the proposed police budget increase while simultaneously implementing higher parking fees across the municipality.
Police Budget Adjustment Details
The proposed police service budget received a substantial trim during final deliberations on November 22, 2025. While the original proposal called for a more significant funding increase, council members reached a compromise that provides the police service with a much smaller budgetary boost than initially requested. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about public safety priorities and fiscal responsibility.
The revised police budget reflects the city's efforts to balance law enforcement needs with other essential municipal services. Council members emphasized that while supporting police services remains a priority, the adjusted budget represents a more sustainable approach to public safety funding.
Parking Fee Increases Take Effect
In addition to police budget changes, city council approved hikes to parking fees throughout Prince Albert. The increased rates will affect various parking facilities and zones across the city, representing one of the more noticeable changes residents will encounter in the coming year.
The parking fee adjustments are expected to generate additional revenue for the city while potentially influencing parking behavior in high-demand areas. Council members discussed how these changes might affect local businesses, visitors, and daily commuters during the deliberation process.
The final budget decisions come after Jasmine Pelletier reported on the proceedings, highlighting the key changes that emerged from the extensive deliberation sessions. The approved measures will shape municipal operations and services throughout 2025, with city officials monitoring the impact of these financial decisions on community services and resident satisfaction.
