Construction on the $8-million Ronald McDonald House in Prince Albert will start in late spring and should be finished by early 2027.

It will be built on 25th Street West, south of Victoria Hospital.

The provincial government is contributing $3.5 million towards the project which has the been the focus of fundraising campaigns in Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan.

Premier Scott Moe says it will offer comfort, affordability and convenience to Saskatchewan families with sick children who travel to Prince Albert for treatment.

The P.A. Ronald McDonald House design includes 12 bedrooms, a smudge room, communal kitchen, dining room, living room, play space and family games room.