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    Prince Albert flag was designed by Miss Milda Hunter of Arborfield and modified by Mr Carter Watson and the Celebration's Committee during Prince Albert's 75th Jubilee Year in 1979. Declared the "Jubilee Flag", it was later declared the Official Flag of the City of Prince Albert on January 1, 1980 by the City Council.
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    The North Saskatchewan River flows down from the mighty Canadian Rockies. Here, at its southern banks, end the rich prairie grasslands where great herds of buffalo once roamed. On its northern banks, the Arboreal forest stretches into the Canadian Shield - a rugged landscape of forests and lakes including the vast Prince Albert National Park.

    For centuries this spot was known as “the good wintering place” by First Nations people. The first settlement was established by a Metis trader in 1862, but no name was documented. Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada was officially baptized by James Nisbet, a Presbyterian Minister who established a permanent settlement in the area on July 30th 1866.

    Prince Albert, or P.A. as it is fondly known by the locals, is also called the Gateway to the North. In the winter, its population is approximately 34,000 inhabitants who enjoy crisp blue skies, sun sparkling on the snow and the northern lights dancing across a starlight night sky. Sometimes it's cold but cycling is still possible with studded tires.

    In the summer, the population is augmented by hoards of tourists heading for the many lakes and recreational playgrounds.

    P. A. is really an active town. See for yourself by browsing through the latest issue of City Lights News online or back issues. If you want more in depth information, use our E-mail Directory, Clubs and Associations Directory or visit the City of Prince Albert's Home Page.

     
    The flag of Saskatchewan was adopted in 1969. The upper half is green, representing the northern forested areas of the province; the lower half is gold, representing the southern grain areas. The shield of arms of Saskatchewan is in the upper quarter near the staff and the provincial floral emblem, the western red lily, is in the fly half of the flag.
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    In 1965, Canada adopted its official, red and white flag with the maple leaf. All federal government buildings fly the Canadian flag.
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