Prince Albert, Sask, City, pop 34 138 (2006 census), pop 34 291 (2001c), inc 1904, is located on the south shore of the NORTH SASKATCHEWAN RIVER near the geographical centre of the province 141 km north of Saskatoon. Saskatchewan's "Gateway to the North," Prince Albert has the open prairie to the south and lakes and forests to the north. Saskatchewan's third largest city, Prince Albert is governed by a mayor and 8 councillors.