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Union votes no-confidence in Prince Albert police chief

Citing frustrations with communication and leadership style, the union representing Prince Albert's police officers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of non-confidence in Police Chief Jon Bergen.Ove...

Mar 11, 2022

Ukraine flag raised in La Ronge's Patterson Park

The Town of La Ronge is standing in solidarity with Ukraine."There's been no negativity to it, and I can't see why anyone would be against democracy," La Ronge Mayor Colin Ratuskniak said of the munic...

Mar 10, 2022

Town survey to guide new pump track build

People will have an opportunity to provide their input for the Town of Battleford's new pump track to help direct the design before it's built. The issue was discussed at the recent council meeting. C...

Mar 10, 2022

Town asking residents not to pile snow on roads

Heading into the final stretch of winter, the Town of Battleford is urging residents not to heap their snow on the roads when they are clearing their properties. The issue arose at this week's council...

Mar 10, 2022

COVID and fleet issues crushed transit use last year

A combination of people not wanting to be confined with others in a bus and significant physical issues with its new fleet led to a huge drop in Prince Albert city transit ridership last year. From pe...

Mar 08, 2022

Fireworks now banned in Prince Albert

Fireworks have officially been banned in the City of Prince Albert after an updated bylaw was passed by council last night.The vote was 7-2 in favour of banning fireworks on public and private propert...

Mar 08, 2022

City parts ways with Finance Director

The City has parted ways with its Director of Finance, Cheryl Tkachuk. Mayor Greg Dionne confirmed that they are looking for a new person to take Tkachuk's place. "Yes, we decided to make a change wit...

Mar 08, 2022

Battleford raises Ukrainian flag outside Town Hall

The Town of Battleford is also now flying the vivid blue and yellow Ukrainian flag outside its municipal building. This follows the City of North Battleford raising it's own Ukrainian flag last week. ...

Mar 08, 2022

City Transit service to provide transport for high school students beginning later this year

The City of Prince Albert and the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) have announced the regular school bus service for high school students will no longer be available starting Septemb...

Mar 07, 2022

North Battleford receives $175,000 in funding for energy study

The City of North Battleford will be receiving a major funding boost from the federal government for green energy.Monday afternoon, the Canadian government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalitie...

Mar 07, 2022