While the first phase will be roughly 160 acres, longterm plans will encompass close to 400 acres, said Clunie. Signature Developments Corporation is looking to start construction on the homes by late next year or early spring 2023. R.M. of Prince Albert ‘open for business’ The R.M. of Prince Albert is building a new equipment maintenance shop and office complex as part of the development visible from Highway 2. The R.M.’s council chambers will also be housed there. “It will streamline things,” said Reeve Eric Schmalz. As for the broader development, Schmalz said it’s “very exciting” and will help the R.M. overcome some difficulties it’s had attracting economic development to the area in the past.