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RCMP sees more calls for service for North Battleford

The Battlefords RCMP is experiencing a slightly higher volume of calls for service for the City of North Battleford, based on the latest crime report tally for the period.Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk, acti...

Apr 27, 2021

Union says Canada Post could deliver banking and internet services to rural areas

An ambitious plan to reimagine Canada Post has the support of Prince Albert city council. Brahm Enslin, a campaign coordinator with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, presented the idea called Deli...

Apr 27, 2021

Household Hazardous Waste Day coming up in North Battleford

If you have been waiting to get rid of some of your old household hazardous waste products this is the time to do it.The City of North Battleford is planning its annual spring collection day coming up...

Apr 27, 2021

Town to create tree barrier to reduce wind, noise for residents

The Town of Battleford plans to create a shelterbelt between Highway 4 South and the Battle Springs subdivision, located at the south end of Battleford, in response to area residents concerns about ex...

Apr 26, 2021

Council wants residents to get more notice before future tree removals

Prince Albert city council is considering new rules to ensure residents get advance notice if a significant number of trees are set to be removed from their street. The move comes in response to outcr...

Apr 26, 2021

Police report spike in property crime, encourage residents to be extra vigilant

The Prince Albert Police Service has created a special task force to address property crime.The measure was taken in direct response to a recent spike in numbers. There were 243 reported incidents in ...

Apr 24, 2021

Council considers request to support abolition of mandatory minimum sentences

A call to support the abolition of mandatory minimum sentences generated some discussion at the most recent Prince Albert city council meeting. The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, a national Indigenou...

Apr 23, 2021

Battlefords RCMP adust to leadership change

While their former Inspector prepares for a new venture, the Battlefords RCMP detachment has been preparing for his departure.Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk said the change has been in the works for months, ...

Apr 23, 2021

Artistic swim club looking for better access to swim times to grow sport in P.A.

A local artistic swim club is appealing to the Prince Albert city council for better access to the city-operated Frank J. Dunn Pool. The Prince Albert Pikes hope improved practice times and better rat...

Apr 23, 2021

Mayor hopes 20 per cent vape tax might help deter users

With the new 20 per cent tax on vaping products being introduced in the province's new budget, local Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said he hopes it will deter more people from vaping.The new Vapour Pro...

Apr 22, 2021