Prince Albert - The Gateway to the North
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<p>Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, host of the <a href="https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2024-xviii-mens-softball-world-cup-group-b/news/aloysius-ong-marcus-chew-to-lead-singapore-pitching-staff-at-wbsc-mens-softball-world-cup-group-b">XVIII WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Group B</a> from 10-14 July, is much more than a world-class softball destination. The third largest population in Saskatchewan Province (after Saskatoon and Regina) is also the centre of many attractions and tourism activities.</p>
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<p>With almost 40,000 inhabitants, Prince Albert is situated near the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. "Our small-town feel means you will spend less time in traffic and more time doing the activities you love," Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne states on the <a href="https://www.citypa.ca/en/living-in-our-community/welcome-from-the-mayor.aspx">city's website</a>. "No other community combines such a stunning natural landscape with a wealth of amenities, including access to a diverse offering of highly skilled professional sports and recreation organizations, an engaged and growing arts and cultural community and committed and passionate non-profit organizations.</p>
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<p>The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major urban centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan, including world-class fishing, hunting and outdoor adventure. Prince Albert National Park anchors Waskesiu & Area Wilderness Region, and area lakes include McPhee, Emma, Christopher, Anglin and Candle.</p>
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<p>Located in the 3200 Block of 6th Avenue East, Prime Ministers' Park is the city's premier outdoor athletic facility, including the four-diamond Max Power Ballparks complex. </p>
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<p>The Rotary Field, the main diamond at Max Power Ballparks, will host the 19 games of the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Group B. This field was constructed through <a href="https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/2018-wbsc-u-19-mens-softball-world-championship-site-upgrades-facility">Project Triple Play</a> for the 2018 WBSC Junior Men's Softball World Cup and has remained as a legacy for the Prince Albert sports community. Now, six years later, it will complete the cycle by hosting the Men's Softball World Cup Group B and the Finals 2025.</p>
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<p>The WBSC Junior Men's Softball World Cup 2018 in Prince Albert was a major success. According to the local organizing committee, the global event generated a profit of at least CAD$150,000, with a local economic impact of approximately CAD$10 million (almost US$7.6 million), including over 3,000 hotel room nights sold.</p>
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<p>The average attendance was 2,000 fans per day, including more than 5,000 for the round robin game between New Zealand and host team Canada.</p>
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