Prince Albert (Saskatchewan)

Prince Albert is the third largest city (after Saskatoon and Regina ) of the province of Saskatchewan in Canada. The city is located about 130 km north- east of Saskatoon, the largest city of Saskatchewan. About 80 km north of the city limits begins the Prince Albert National Park, which is also where the only access.

History

The first white man who came to this area was Henry Kelsey in 1692. The first settlement and the establishment of a trading post was established in 1776 by Peter Pond. James Isbister, a member of the Métis people and an employee of the Hudson 's Bay Company, settled here 1862. He operated at Isbister 's Settlement agriculture until 1866. Many settlers joined him. The community was founded in 1866 by Pastor James Nisbet. It was named after Albert of Saxe- Coburg and Gotha, (husband of Queen Victoria ), who died in 1861. 1885 a city charter was granted.

Economy

The city is strategically located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, and, where there is extensive agricultural land in the southern area and the northern area of ​​great Boreal Forest are surfaces. Due to the central location of the city it is also referred to as the " Gateway to the North ".

Due to its location in the north of the city serves primarily for the smaller surrounding communities as an important shopping and Bechäftigungszentrum. Today's major economic sectors are agriculture, wood processing, tourism, mining and retail. In the city of approximately 140,000 people are employed. Most work in the service sector. Another important Witsschaftsbereich is mining. Near the city, in the Fort de la Corne area, there are several mines, from which, among other things Diamonds and gold to be mined. The mines are in the year 2012 [ deprecated] into operation. These are operated by DeBeers and Shore Gold, who bought respective mining areas. Another important sector of the economy, the production of bio fuels and uranium mining.

Traffic

Highways

The main highways are 2 SK ( Saskatchewan Highway 2 ), SK 3, SK 11 and SK 302, which connects the city with the rest of the country.

Air connections

The city has a regional airport, Prince Albert ( Glass Field ) Airport which connects the city with several cities in the province.

Bus

Prince Albert Transit operates several lines both within the city, as well as extra urban.

Personalities

Famous people who were born here or lived here:

  • Johnny Bower - Former NHL player
  • John Diefenbaker - former Prime Minister of Canada
  • Don Dickinson - writer
  • Harry Jerome (1940-1982) - Sprinter -1960s ( born here )
  • Myles Louison - Former hockey player
  • Jon Vickers - Singer
  • Mike Bales - former NHL / DEL now to player
  • Brad Bergen - Hockey players at the Schwenningen Wild Wings
  • Honoré Jackson - Secretary of Louis Riel
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