OUR HISTORY
1930's -1950's
PRINCE ALBERT NORTHERN
BUS LINES
SERVING SASKATCHEWAN SINCE 1936
P A & Northern Bus Lines began in 1936, to fill an opportunity for transportation services in the growing area of Prince Albert.
1953 - 1960's:
MUNICIPAL & SCHOOL BUS SERVICES
The Ruznisky and Hollick families purchased the company in 1953 . Under Steve Ruznisky’s leadership the company that began as the Prince Albert City Transit provider, became a major provider of school bus transportation in Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan in the 1960's.
1960's
1970's
1970'S
INTRODUCTION OF LUXURY MOTOR COACHES
In the late 1970's the company expanded to include charter motor coaches. The motor coach operation grew to be a major component of the business. It became and continues to be the largest privately owned luxury charter motor coach provider in Saskatchewan.
1970's
Three 1971 Blue Bird buses, purchased by Prince Albert Bus Lines to complete the franchise with the city arrived in the city during the weekend. They will go into service shortly after March 15, Steve Ruznisky, general manager of the bus lines said today.
In the agreement set out by the city, four 1967 buses were purchased by the city and the bus lines had to purchase four buses, one of which was bought at the time of the city purchase. Another was bought later, which with the latest arrivals brings the total to nine.
Mr Ruznisky said free rides will be given the first day of service. As well, with extra buses will come extra routes and service during busy hours.
The buses are similar in design to the 1967 models, however, added attractions include an anti-pollution device on engines, a change in the step wells from two to three steps, three extra heat blowers, fluorescent lights, deluxe seats, brighter interior, and increase in seating capacity from 39 to 42 persons, Steve Kitar, president of Blue Bird Bus Sales said.
The buses were driven from Brantford under the supervision of Morris Ruznisky and drivers Mike Markewich and John Nemish
1980's
1980'S
INTRODUCTION OF
PASSENGER VAN RENTALS.
In the 1980's
Prince Albert Northern Bus Lines
purchased a fleet of
15 passenger vans
to rent out as U Drive units.
1990's
2000's
2007
After over 50 years of operation, the assets of P A & Northern Bus Lines were purchased by a limited partnership headed by long time employees Stacey Petreman and Harvey Clark. They formed Prince Albert Northern Bus Lines (2007) Ltd, which began operating in December of 2007.
