RENT PRICES DOUBLE IN PRINCE ALBERT AS COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS SURGES OUT OF CONTROL

New Survey Finds 2 In 3 People Can’t Keep Up With The Cost Of Living As Sask. Party Watches Rent Prices Double In Prince Albert

PRINCE ALBERT – The latest data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows that rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Prince Albert has nearly doubled under the Sask. Party, going from $562 in 2007 to $1,096 in 2024.

“After two decades of the Sask. Party government, people are working harder and harder and still falling behind,” said Darcy Warrington, Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Minister for Parks, Culture & Sport.

“Having enough to pay the bills, to put a roof over your head, and to feed your family without using a food bank shouldn’t be too much to ask.”

Prince Albert’s housing crisis comes alongside new Angus Reid polling showing Saskatchewan people are struggling more than anywhere else in Canada to make ends meet.

66 per cent said they can’t keep up with the cost of living, the highest rate in the country
51 per cent say it is difficult to feed their household, the highest rate in the country
76 per cent say they’re stressed about money
69 per cent say debt is a source of stress in their household
57 per cent said they would not be able to manage a “one-time unexpected expense” of over $1,000 this month
41 per cent said it is difficult to make either rent or mortgage payments

“People in medium-sized cities like Prince Albert are seeing all of their costs jump and their wages aren’t keeping up,” added Warrington.

“Saskatchewan needs a government focused on building an affordable future. That starts with cutting the PST on groceries and kids’ clothes and getting rents under control.”

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