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P.A. councillor conflict issue to go to court

A Court of King's Bench judge will be asked to determine whether two City of Prince Albert councillors were in conflict when it came to the city's dealings with CUPE 882 recently. Coun. Terra Lennox-Z...

Jan 22, 2024

New Air Ronge, La Ronge urban reserves still in the works

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is continuing the process of creating new urban reserves in Air Ronge and La Ronge. The properties to be converted to reserve land include 112 La Ronge Ave., 1112 ...

Jan 20, 2024

Two P.A. councillors face sanctions over conflict allegation

Councillors Terra Lennox-Zepp and Tony Head are both the subject of possible sanctions by city council over alleged conflicts of interest connected to recent contract negotiations between the city and...

Jan 19, 2024

CUPE claims City of P.A. eliminating 20 positions

The City of Prince Albert has reportedly eliminated 20 positions.That's according to CUPE who said each employee was offered a buy-out to incentivize early retirement."During recent budget deliberatio...

Jan 19, 2024

City of Humboldt promoting Digital Humboldt to help inform residents

Digital Humboldt is now available as an app.Anyone can now download it at the Apple App Store or on Google Play.Marketing & Development Manager Penny Lee told northeastNOW it's a new initiative as...

Jan 18, 2024

ML hopes to recover some expenses when fire department puts out a blaze

The City of Meadow Lake hopes a new resolution will help the Meadow Lake Fire Department recover some of the high costs it incurs fighting fires throughout the year. Council approved a proposal to ent...

Jan 17, 2024

Group welcomes possible changes to liquor store hours

Members of one advocacy group in Prince Albert are happy the city will consider limiting the times liquor stores can be open. A steering committee for the local Community Alcohol Strategy has been pus...

Jan 15, 2024

Old Northland Pioneer Lodge building to become seniors' apartment building

The former Northland Pioneer Lodge building in Meadow Lake will now be renovated and turned into an independent living apartment building for people aged 55 and older. Located at 515 Third Street West...

Jan 15, 2024

Melfort investigating whether to sell naming rights to facilities

The CIty of Melfort is gauging interest on the sale of naming rights to its municipal facilities and properties, including the Northern Lights Palace.City manager Adam Homes told northeastNOW they hav...

Jan 15, 2024

NB Mayor looks forward to year of many projects for city

The City of North Battleford will see plenty of projects underway for its 2024 plans ahead. Some of the initiatives the city is getting ready for in 2024 include creating a new outdoor rink that can b...

Jan 12, 2024