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'Our community is gelling and coming together again': Birch Hills mayor

Just over a year has passed since Stewart Adams was elected mayor of Birch Hills, and he says council is getting work done again. The controversy leading up to the election in November, 2021, was wide...

Nov 23, 2022

City administration proposing 6.57 per cent increase in budget draft

The City of North Battleford administration's draft budget for 2023 proposes a 6.57 per cent increase in the operating budget, plus a one per cent tax increase for a capital projects reserve fund.Fina...

Nov 23, 2022

Town gives Citizens on Patrol Program a boost

The Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) received a little more support at the Town of Battleford's meeting Monday.Council gave the OK to town administration's recommendation to approve the C...

Nov 22, 2022

Town gets ready to present 2023 proposed budget

Town of Battleford administration will present its proposed 2023 budget at the upcoming Dec. 12 council meeting. The issue was discussed at Monday's council meeting.Mayor Ames Leslie said following th...

Nov 22, 2022

Meadow Lake city council moves forward to allow a temporary shelter downtown

Meadow Lake city council has taken the first step toward allowing a temporary emergency shelter for a section in the downtown area known as MU1. The motion was carried unanimously at a special council...

Nov 21, 2022

Proulx now running in La Ronge byelection after rocky campaign start

If successful in the upcoming La Ronge byelection on Nov. 30, Marlee Proulx would like to further her understanding of municipal politics and begin a process of empowering local residents."Things like...

Nov 21, 2022

Three in running for Carrot River council seat

Three names are in contention for an open spot on the Town of Carrot River council. Kendall Friske, a scaler at Edgewood Forest Products, school principal Candace Panchyshyn-Beriguette and farmer Evan...

Nov 21, 2022

City budget grows by $1.6 million targeted at streets and playgrounds

A leaner version of the $3 million budget increase will go forward for final approval by council next month. Administration started the process on Wednesday by warning council that there would need to...

Nov 19, 2022

City outlines costs for F.E. Holliday water treatment plant improvements

The City of North Battleford gave an update on the estimated costs for the repair work that was completed for the F.E. Holliday water treatment plant at this week's council meeting. The repairs involv...

Nov 18, 2022

City looks at zoning bylaw for billboard locations

The City of North Battleford is looking at changing its zoning bylaw to allow billboards to be installed outside the areas where they are currently permitted.Council carried first reading for the prop...

Nov 17, 2022