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City budget draft now down to 5.96 per cent tax increase

The City of North Battleford administration's latest proposed budget draft has now been whittled down a little to reflect a general rate tax increase of 5.96 percent. Administration provided an update...

Nov 30, 2022

Lawsuit alleges councillor in conflict with arena vote

UPDATEDIn a copy of a legal action filed against Councillor Dawn Kilmer and the City of Prince Albert, former councillor Evert Botha claims Kilmer was in a conflict in dealings related to the new aren...

Nov 29, 2022

La Ronge byelection to fill open councillor position scheduled for Wednesday

La Ronge is set to have a full council of seven for the first time since July. A byelection is scheduled for tomorrow to fill a councillor position left vacant after Joe Hordyski won a previous mayora...

Nov 29, 2022

City approves Petro-Canada project, access road improvement

The City of North Battleford has approved a proposal for an expansion of the Petro-Canada gas bar and convenience store, located along the Highway 16 bypass. As part of the effort, the city also autho...

Nov 29, 2022

Three-quarters of Yard District lots sold, says city

As city council finished rezoning four parcels of land in The Yard District next to the new pool and hockey arena build, one councillor also took some time to clarify financing around the whole build ...

Nov 29, 2022

City looks at proposal for second "Community Safety Perception Survey"

The City of North Battleford is considering a proposal to have a new Community Safety Perception Survey done in 2023, a follow-up to the first survey conducted in 2018. Wendy Verity, who will be invol...

Nov 29, 2022

Council considers adding railings at Mel Hegland Uniplex

Town council has directed administration to look into the cost of installing railings along the stands at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. The enhancement is being considered after council reviewed a letter s...

Nov 28, 2022

City of Melfort releases 2023 preliminary budget

The City of Melfort has proposed a 6.6 per cent municipal property tax increase- at least for the time being.This came through a preliminary report the city recently released regarding their 2023 oper...

Nov 25, 2022

Trees and brush to be cleared in La Ronge to reduce wildfire risk, crime

Tree and brush thinning activities are currently underway in La Ronge. According to La Ronge Regional Fire Department Chief Keaton Cloud, wildfire mitigation work began Nov. 13 and will continue until...

Nov 23, 2022

Town concerned about number of discarded needles found in community

Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie raised the issue of discarded needles found in public areas, during this week's council meeting.He said about 12 needles were recently discovered in the cenotaph a...

Nov 23, 2022