Prince Albert is the third largest and most northerly city in Saskatchewan, with a population of around 40,000. According to the City of Prince Albert it has a direct marketplace of approximately 60,000 people and a regional marketplace of approximately 160,000 people. While the city is still in the southern half of the province, it is a main service and distribution centre for the north. It is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River between the agricultural southern area of the province and the forested lake land and mineral belt in the north.

Located in the broad valley of the North Saskatchewan River near the geographical center of the province where the agricultural prairie of the south and the rich forest belt of the north meet. Much of Prince Albert is built on the sloping south bank of the North Saskatchewan River while the north bank provides a spectacular view of mixed forest, typical of northern Saskatchewan.

Prince Albert functions as a service, retail and distribution centre for northern Saskatchewan's resource industries - mining, forestry and agriculture. It is anticipated that this function will continually be enhanced by increased northern resource development. A well developed highway system links Prince Albert with surrounding areas. The City is also the focal point for Northern Saskatchewan's railway network.

Read more on the City of Prince Albert's Website