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Council says Battleford tax increase important for future savings

Despite reservations on raising taxes, Battleford's council were united in affirming the 2022 budget earlier this week.Mayor Ames Leslie said he felt the budgetary process went well, one of the larges...

Dec 15, 2021

City plans capital projects, community support for year ahead

The City of North Battleford has a number of capital projects it will be working on in 2022 as outlined in the new budget passed this week. The city plans to undertake major roof replacements for the ...

Dec 15, 2021

Brent Lutz announces his resignation from the City of Melfort

The City of Melfort will be looking for a new director of development, planning and community relations in the new year after Brent Lutz resigned from the position. The resignation of former director ...

Dec 15, 2021

Battleford council approves budget, 2.5 per cent tax increase

The Town of Battleford has approved the 2022 Budget, which will see taxes increase 2.5 per cent.Battleford's mill rate is rising from 3.42 to 3.68, something council reluctantly noted is in relation t...

Dec 14, 2021

City to stay with COVID enhanced measures

A North Battleford councillor who hoped to rescind the city's added COVID-19 restrictions wasn't successful in her bid at council's online meeting Monday. Coun. Kelli Hawtin made the request for a not...

Dec 14, 2021

P.A. increasing water rates & why it’s needed

-A previous version claimed P.A.'s council approved three per cent increases for each of the next three years when they only approved the rate for 2022. The average home in Prince Albert will be payin...

Dec 14, 2021

Chakastaypasin Cree Nation and the City of Melfort celebrate partnership

The City of Melfort and the Chakastaypasin Cree Nation (CCN) are joining together in the name of truth and reconciliation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the city, CCN and the Chak Econ...

Dec 14, 2021

COVID levels in Prince Albert seeing big increase: Chokani

There's a chance Prince Albert could see a spike in COVID-19 cases in the near future.Council met on Monday where they were given an update by Dr. Khami Chokani, the city's public health officer.He sh...

Dec 14, 2021

North Battleford seeing 5.11 per cent tax increase

Following a lengthy discussion during Monday's online meeting, North Battleford city council voted in favour of a 5.11 per cent tax increase for the 2022 operating budget. The amount represents a 3.77...

Dec 14, 2021

Fireworks ban up for approval as P.A. council meets

Fireworks, hydrants, and bus passes are just some of the things Prince Albert's council will be discussing when they meet next week.Last month, Fire Chief Kris Olsen presented a proposed updated fire ...

Dec 11, 2021