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City to receive proposals for new rec complex in April

The City of Meadow Lake is progressing in its preliminary planning stages for its new Recreation and Civic Centre complex (arena).Proposals for the build are due to be submitted April 6, with council ...

Mar 16, 2023

SUMA lobbying for help with landfill decommissioning

There are dozens of communities in Saskatchewan struggling with the cost of decommissioning old landfills."That's pretty much the number one issue for many communities," said Bryan Matheson, who chair...

Mar 15, 2023

Proposed La Ronge Animal Control Bylaw includes free lifetime licences

The first reading of the Animal Control Bylaw for La Ronge occurred at a regular meeting on Tuesday.According to a document prepared for council by administration, the current Dog Bylaw (2011), Cat By...

Mar 15, 2023

Special tax 'impossible' for The Yard says city manager

City of Prince Albert council learned on Monday that it is not possible to create a special tax district for The Yard District, the new development that will house a twin pad arena and pool owned by t...

Mar 15, 2023

Highway 102 Economic Corridor Plan calls for development of truck stop in first phase

The final Highway 102 Economic Corridor Plan by Crosby Hanna and Associates was presented at a regular La Ronge council meeting on Tuesday. The plan, which was developed at the cost of $96,000, is mea...

Mar 15, 2023

Snow clearing cost city over $2 million in 2022

Due to an extremely high snow fall last year, the City of Prince Albert spent over $2 million clearing snow from city streets-$875,000 over budget.Finance manager Melodie Boulet told council recently ...

Mar 15, 2023

City agrees to five-year lease for new John Deere grader

The City of North Battleford plans to lease a new grader to help with snow removal and other maintenance projects. Council approved city administration's recommendation to enter into a five-year lease...

Mar 15, 2023

Melfort hires new director of public works

The City of Melfort has hired a new director of public works.Lydia Steffen has filled the role, after the city's previous director, Gerald Gilmore, retired last November.Steffen will work on the manag...

Mar 14, 2023

City approves three-year agreement with Destination Battlefords

The City of North Battleford approved a new service agreement for funding and support for Destination Battlefords at its meeting this week. City council authorized the agreement for a three-year term ...

Mar 14, 2023

Chief speaks to council on new fire stations

A lot of work has been done ahead of time to make it easier for the City of Prince Albert when it comes to the idea of tripling the number of fire stations. Fire Chief Kris Olsen told council on Monda...

Mar 14, 2023