This is a list of notable people who are from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan whether born, raised, or have spent a large part or formative part of their life and or career in that city. Colloquially known as Prince Albertans.
A NameOccupationNotesRefSherry AndersonCurlerCanadian and World Senior Curling Champion; won silver and bronze at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
B NameOccupationNotesRefMike BalesHockey playerNHL goalie for the Boston Bruins and Ottawa SenatorsBurke BarlowMusicianFormer guitarist for the folk band The Deep Dark Woods, 2005–2012Scott BasiukHockey playerHas played in minor pro hockey leagues in Canada and United States such as American Hockey League and ECHL; most recently played for the Sheffield Steelers in the Elite Ice Hockey LeagueBrad BergenHockey playerPlayed his entire career in various leagues in Germany; last played 2007–08 as part of the SERC Wild Wings while they were in 2nd BundesligaTodd BergenHockey playerPlayed one season in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1984–85 seasonSheldon BergstromActorActor in TV, film, and stage; known for Rob Ford: The MusicalMike BothaDiamond cutter Diamond cutter and educator known for cutting the Baby Rose, part of the Premier Rose Diamond and the Esperanza Diamond; creator of the Sirius Star range of diamond shapesJohnny Bower (1924–2017)Hockey playerNHL Hall of Fame goaltender having played most of career in the league with the Toronto Maple Leafs; played seven games with the New York RangersRobert BoyerVisual artist and professorMétis Cree visual artist and university professor; his abstract art was known for being politically chargedJohn Ernest Bradshaw (1866–1917)Businessman and politicianOpened a general store in 1900 and an insurance business, Bradshaw Agencies; alderman of the city of Prince Albert 1895–1905; was mayor in 1906; represented Prince Albert City in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan 1908–1917 as a Provincial Rights Party and then Conservative memberDavid Luther Burgess (1891–1960) World War I pilot and politicianWorld War I flying ace; in 1926, was the sole challenger to Liberal Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King in a by-election held in Prince Albert; ran as an Independent
C NameOccupationNotesRefScotty Cameron (1921–1993)Hockey playerPlayed in the NHL for the New York RangersAllan CaseyAuthorBorn in Regina and raised in Prince Albert; award-nominated author for his non-fiction worksDeborah ChatsisAmbassadorBorn in Chilliwack, British Columbia; raised in Prince Albert; member of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation; Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's of Law from the University of Saskatchewan, Master's of Law from the University of Ottawa, Master's in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; ambassador of Canada to Vietnam, director of South Asia Relations, ambassador of Canada to Guatemala, high commissioner to Belize, and Global Affairs CanadaLawrence ClarkeHBC official and politicianHudson's Bay Company official, early territorial government representative and prominent local citizen considered by some to be the instigator of the North-West Rebellion of 1885; first elected member of the Legislative Assembly in North-West Territories' historyDon CodyBusiness owner and politicianRepresented Watrous 1971–1975 and Kinistino 1978–1982 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a New Democratic Party member; mayor of Prince Albert 1994–2003John ComiskeyFootball playerPlayed centre with the Calgary Stampeders in the CFLAdam CracknellHockey playerPlayed in the NHL for St. Louis Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, New York Rangers, and Anaheim Ducks; currently plays for the Bakersfield Condors in the AHL as an Edmonton Oilers prospectNeil Stanley Crawford (1931–1992)Politician and jazz musicianPractised law in Edmonton, Alberta, in the 1950s and 1960s; served as an executive assistant to Prime Minister John Diefenbaker 1961–1963; served as Young Progressive Conservative Association president 1963–1964; played trumpet in a jazz band composed of provincial MLAs called the Tory Blue NotesJohn Marcel Cuelenaere (1910–1967) Lawyer and politicianHe represented Shellbrook 1964–1967 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal; member of the Prince Albert city council; mayor 1946–1954Ruth CuthandArtistArtist, specializes in traditional craft (beadwork), drawing and printmakingMargaret CuthbertRadio pioneerNBC Radio producer responsible for various programming at the main Radio City headquarters from 1924 to 1952
D NameOccupationNotesRefRod DallmanHockey playerPlayed in the NHL for the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers; career penalty minutes leader for the Springfield Indians; born in Quesnel, British Columbia, played junior hockey for the Prince Albert Raiders; currently lives in Prince AlbertScott DanielsHockey playerPlayed in the NHL for the Hartford Whalers, Philadelphia Flyers, and New Jersey DevilsRon DavidsonHockey player and lawyerPlayed with Team Canada at the 1980 Winter Olympics; graduated from Queen's University law school in 1982; played professional hockey in Sweden, Switzerland, and France for four years before starting his law career in 1986 in Ottawa; director of hockey programming for the Ottawa SenatorsThomas Clayton Davis (1889–1960)Lawyer, judge, diplomat, and politicianSon of Thomas Osborne Davis; he practised law in Prince Albert and later served two terms as alderman for the city; mayor 1921–1924; represented Prince Albert in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan 1925–1939 as a Liberal Thomas Osborne Davis (1856–1917) PoliticianFather of Thomas Clayton Davis; Liberal Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada representing the Provisional District of Saskatchewan; later a member of the Senate of Canada; served on the town council for Prince Albert; mayor 1894–1895; died in office as mayor when he was 60Guy DelparteHockey playerPlayed in 48 NHL games with the Colorado Rockies during the 1976–77 seasonIvor Dent (1924–2009) PoliticianBorn in Prince Albert; became a politician in Alberta; former mayor of Edmonton; former candidate for the House of Commons of Canada and the Legislative Assembly of AlbertaSelwyn DewdneyAuthor, illustrator, artist, activist and pioneer in art therapy and pictographyBorn in Prince Albert, moved to Kenora, Ontario; Bachelor of Arts from University of Toronto, High School Assistant's Certificate and Art Specialists Certificate from Ontario College of EducationDon DickinsonWriter and authorAuthor; graduate of University of Saskatchewan and University of British Columbia; won the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize in 1992 for Blue HusbandsJohn Diefenbaker (1895–1979) Prime minister13th prime minister of Canada, 1957–1963Samuel James Donaldson (1856–1926)Farmer, rancher, police officer, and politicianHe served on the council for Prince Albert 1889–1908; mayor 1892–1894; represented Prince Albert County and then Shellbrook in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan 1905–1915 as a Provincial Rights-Conservative MLA and Prince Albert in the House of Commons of Canada 1915–1917 as a Conservative MPRick DucommunActor Actor and comedian, often seen in supporting film and TV roles
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F NameOccupationNotesRefBrian FitzpatrickLawyer and politicianServed as an MP 2000–2008 in the Prince Albert riding for the Canadian Alliance/Conservative PartyRobert FlemingComposer, pianist, organist, choirmaster, and teacherHarold John FraserLawyer and politician; practised law in Prince Albert; served on the school board and city council; mayor 1934–1938; represented Prince Albert 1939–1944 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a LiberalGayleen FroeseAuthor and singer-songwriterReleased three albums, Obituary (1997), Chimera (1999), and Sacrifice (2005); wrote mystery novels including Touch (2005) and Grayling Cross (2011); her non-fiction and humour writing has appeared in publications including See Magazine, The Rat Creek Press, and The SessionDarcy FurberPolitician and business ownerServed as an MLA for the NDP from 2007 to 2011 in the Prince Albert Northcote riding
G NameOccupationNotesRefRobert GeorgeNaval officerCommander of the Royal Canadian NavyGlenda GoertzenAuthor and illustratorBFA; writer of fantasy, science fiction, children's literature, and young adult fiction; known for best-selling children's novel The Prairie Dogs and City DogGrey Owl (1888–1938)Environmentalist, conservationist, fur trapper, and writerPseudonym of Archibald Stansfeld BelaneyKelly GuardHockey playerSigned an NHL contract undrafted with the Ottawa Senators though he never played a game; played in Europe during the latter part of his career, but retired due to sustaining an injury
H NameOccupationNotesRefTavis HansenHockey playerPlayed in 34 games in the NHL for the Winnipeg Jets and Phoenix CoyotesJoe HargravePolitician and business owner MLA for the Saskatchewan Party for the Prince Albert Carlton riding, where he is the minister of Crown Investments and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government InsuranceEllie HarvieActressPortrayed Morticia Addams on The New Addams FamilyLarry HaylorFootball coachRetired football coach; assistant coach of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies 1971–1973 and head coach of the Western Ontario University Mustangs 1984–2006; led Mustangs to the Vanier Cup in 1989 and 1884; Coach of the Year in 1990 and 1998; one of the most winningest coaches in U Sports football history; in 2014, inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame; member of London Sports Hall of FameCarisa HendrixMagician, circus stunt performer, and fire eaterMagician and stunt performer; specializes in fire eating; also performs of under the persona of Lucy DarlingDale HenryHockey playerPlayed 132 games in the NHL for the New York IslandersDarryl HickiePolitician, parole officer, and police officerMLA for the Saskatchewan Party from 2007 to 2015 in the Prince Albert Carlton riding; appointed to the Executive Council of Saskatchewan as minister of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing in Brad Wall's government in 2007Douglas HillAuthorScience fiction author, editor and reviewer; born in Brandon, Manitoba and raised in Prince AlbertRandy HobackPoliticianElected to represent the electoral district of Prince Albert in the 2008 Canadian federal election; member of the Conservative PartyBrooke HobsonHockey playerProfessional ice hockey defenceman for the Ottawa Charge in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)Haase, Nicole (November 29, 2024). "2024-25 New York Sirens roster and contract details". The Victory Press. Retrieved February 26, 2025.Stan HovdeboPolitician and educatorNew Democratic Party member of the Canadian House of Commons; educator; served terms provincially and nationallyBrittany HudakParalympic Nordic skierParalympic Nordic skier in Paralympic cross-country skiing and Paralympic biathlon; won bronze at the 2018 Paralympics
I NameOccupationNotesRefJames Isbister (1833–1915)Métis leaderCanadian Métis leader who founded the Isbister settlement the precursor of Prince Albert; may have been the first farmer to grow wheat in the area
J NameOccupationNotesRefHonoré Jackson (1861–1952)Métis leader Louis Riel's secretary, leader of the Prince Albert Settler's Union in the early 1880sHarry Jerome (1940–1982) SprinterSchool teacher and track and field runner who competed in three Olympic Games, the British Empire and Commonwealth Games and the Pan-American Games during the 1960sVictoria JurgensPoliticianRepresented the Saskatchewan Party 2011–2016 in the Prince Albert Northcote riding
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