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Michael Oleksyn/Daily Herald (L to R) Reeve Don Fyrk of the RM of Buckland, Rob Meyers project manager for HRJ Asphalt, MLAs Nadine Wilson, Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw, Joe Hargrave, Alana Ross, Delbert Kirsch and John Halkett of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLIB) cut the ribbon on the new passing lanes on Highway 2 north of Prince Albert on Wednesday.
The two new sets of passing lanes between Prince Albert and Christopher Lake were officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning.
Government officials say the project was completed ahead of schedule, and will improve safety on Hwy 2. Officials said they will also improve traffic flow for commuters to and from communities and parks in the Prince Albert area and the province’s north.
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Michael Oleksyn/Daily Herald (L to R) Andrew McLetchie, Joe Hargrave, Greg Dionne, Marina Mitchell, Don Daschuk, Cheryl Elliot and Dennis Ulmer; there was an official groundbreaking for the Rose Garden Hospice on Friday.
A project that began because of a loss became a welcome reality when supporters and family members officially broke ground on the new Rose Garden Hospice Friday morning.
The project began 14 years ago after Rose Daschuk passed away after a short bout with cancer. It finally entered the construction phase with a on-site ground breaking on Friday.
Rose’s husband Don Daschuk and daughter Marina Mitchell were pleased to see the shovels in the ground.
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With pandemic restrictions opening up next month, it is very important that the community continues to stay sober while driving.
MADD Prince Albert partnered with SGI, Prince Albert Police, and the City of Prince Albert to remind residents about the importance of not driving impaired.
They positioned an upside-down vehicle on the side of Highway Two, north of Prince Albert as a deterrent and a reminder to the many drivers.
“This is a very busy highway, with lots of people heading up to lake country,” Karen Anthony-Burns, director with MADD Prince Albert said. “We want to reinforce the message to please plan ahead, have a safe ride home, don’t drive impaired, don’t cause any more tragic consequences for anyone else or for yourself.”
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