Prince Albert Historical Society

05/02/2026

This is for the gen z teachers!

This might be a bit cheugy, but no cap, our tour calendar is booking up fast so lock in and book your tour asap. Every tour booked gets you 1000 aura points!
Our mid admission of only $2.00 per student per tour hits different. Our tour guides understand the assignment. They slay. It gives history. It gives knowledge.

There are 4 museums - Historical Museum on River Street, Diefenbaker's House, and Evolution of Education/Police and Corrections.
Wait too long to book and you'll be cooked.

Call (306)764-2992 or email [email protected]

05/01/2026

The Historical Society is still accepting resumes for the summer interpreter positions. Anyone interested is able to apply! Details can be found at www.historypa.com

Are you a youth (aged 18-30) interested in history and community museums? 🕍 Are you looking for full-time summer work from mid-May to September 1? 💲💲
The Historical Society is looking for you!

Head to our website... www.historypa.com to find more information about the position.

Send you resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Monday, April 27th.

04/30/2026

Last year the river broke up on April 14th. The ice was there and suddenly it wasn't. It was hardly noticed leaving. Other years it has been a big event with lots of people coming down to the river bank to watch it go out. The most energetic break up that I remember was in 2020. Look at these two pictures. The top one was from 2010 and the bottom one from 2020. Can you spot the difference?
Maybe the ice will have gone out by the time this post goes live, but if not, when do you think the ice will go out this year? What's your best river break up story? Whenever it is we are all going to celebrate! 🎉

04/29/2026

What a difference 24 hours makes, the ice is starting to pile up near the bridge!

04/28/2026

The Southsider Motel was located at 204 30th St. West. It appears in the Henderson Directory in 1956. Anybody remember this cozy little motel?

04/28/2026

Did you know, by looking at the river ice breakout records, that there are only 10 days since 1878 that the river has gone out after April 28th!
Four of those dates were in May!!
May 2, 1880; May 5, 1893; May 11, 1907; May 8, 1909

By the way the river looks, it may be another May break up this year!

04/27/2026

Let's celebrate spring and Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10th at the PAHS Crocus Tea. Two seating times at 11:30 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m.

Please purchase your tickets by Thursday, May 7th. You can purchase your tickets by calling (306) 764-2992. There are only 40 tickets per seating available.

Please pay prior to the event by:
💜over the phone with a credit card (306) 764-2992. Note that there will be a service fee of $1.00
💜in person at the museum with cash, debit or credit cards. We are open Monday to Friday 9-4.

The PAHS operates out of the Historical museum in down town Prince Albert, there are four museums and the Bill Smiley Archives. All museums are available year-round. To schedule a tour please phone or E-mail us. We are open Monday to Friday!

04/27/2026

This is the M & L Motel & Diner at the junction of Highway 11 and 2. It appeared in the Henderson Directory in 1962. Look at all of the boats in the second picture. It seems to have been a popular stop over for fishermen going north. Is this the little motel that is still at the junction?

04/24/2026

"My first home when I was a child was in the 2100 block of 2nd Avenue West. One evening, when I was likely about six years old, my father needed to buy ci******es. He asked me to join him on his walk to the Flamingo Motel. At that time, the motel was on the outskirts of the city, and it seemed to my young legs to be an awfully long walk just to buy ci******es. Given that the motel was located in the 2600 block of 2nd Avenue West, where the Co-op Gas Bar (2655 – 2nd Avenue West) and the South Hill Medical Clinic (2685 – 2nd Avenue West) currently are located, it really wasn’t that far." Fred Payton
To read the rest of the story visit Museum Musings at https://paherald.sk.ca/museum-musings-the-flamingo-hotel/

04/22/2026

Are you a youth (aged 18-30) interested in history and community museums? 🕍 Are you looking for full-time summer work from mid-May to September 1? 💲💲
The Historical Society is looking for you!

Head to our website... www.historypa.com to find more information about the position.

Send you resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Monday, April 27th.

04/22/2026

"My first home when I was a child was in the 2100 block of 2nd Avenue West. One evening, when I was likely about six years old, my father needed to buy ci******es. He asked me to join him on his walk to the Flamingo Motel. At that time, the motel was on the outskirts of the city, and it seemed to my young legs to be an awfully long walk just to buy ci******es. Given that the motel was located in the 2600 block of 2nd Avenue West, where the Co-op Gas Bar (2655 – 2nd Avenue West) and the South Hill Medical Clinic (2685 – 2nd Avenue West) currently are located, it really wasn’t that far." Fred Payton
To read the rest of the story visit Museum Musings at https://paherald.sk.ca/museum-musings-the-flamingo-hotel/