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New garbage truck for Town of Battleford

The Town of Battleford will pick up the trash with a new set of wheels now that council has approved a new garbage truck purchase.Three companies submitted a bid for the truck purchase.When reviewing ...

Mar 21, 2023

New special service bus up and running in Melfort

The City of Melfort has acquired a new special service bus.This will provide accessible and safe transportation for residents with disabilities to help them get to work, school, medical appointments, ...

Mar 21, 2023

City among northwest communities to receive federal funds for projects

The City of North Battleford is among several communities in the northwest that will receive federal funding for improvements.The federal government announced the city will receive $734,267 through th...

Mar 21, 2023

Town of Battleford approves increase for rec rates

The Town of Battleford council approved an increase to recreation facility rates at its meeting Monday.Administration proposed changes to the recreation facility rates as recommended by the Battleford...

Mar 21, 2023

Town of Nipawin awaiting answers on future of historic bridge

The Town of Nipawin is seeking answers regarding the future of the "Old Nipawin Bridge".The structure is currently 91 years old and is located just west of town, spanning the Saskatchewan River.The br...

Mar 20, 2023

City to tackle issue of derelict properties

The City of North Battleford is continuing with its work to deal with unsafe derelict buildings.The issue was discussed again at the recent council meeting. Coun. Kelli Hawtin noted there were a coupl...

Mar 20, 2023

City gives nod to North Stars continued success

The City of North Battleford gave a big shout out to the Battlefords North Stars at its meeting this week. Coun. Kelli Hawtin raised the topic towards the end of the event."I'm sure all council knows ...

Mar 18, 2023

Melfort world champion chuckwagon racer to have entrance signs established throughout community

Layne MacGillivray is set to be the new face of the City of Melfort, at least when people are entering the community.The world-champion chuckwagon racer was born and raised in Melfort, graduating from...

Mar 16, 2023

City, town hope to see more support in new provincial budget

With the new 2023-24 provincial budget expected to be released on March 22, leadership in the Battlefords would like to see more commitment from the province to help local municipalities. Town of Batt...

Mar 16, 2023

Revitalization plan calls for major changes to downtown La Ronge

An open house was held Wednesday for members of the public to review a draft version of the La Ronge Downtown Revitalization Plan.The plan calls for a number of changes along La Ronge Avenue including...

Mar 16, 2023