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Homelessness in Meadow Lake raises concerns over lack of services

Cool temperatures and the current public health orders in place to combat COVID-19 have led to many people in and around the community staying in their homes, but the same can't be said for less fortu...

Mar 17, 2021

Town council approves salary increases while some members opposed

The Town of Battleford council engaged in a lengthy discussion before approving some salary increases for a number of out-of-scope employees at Monday's meeting.Some council members were opposed to a ...

Mar 17, 2021

Council denies permit for proposed East Hill care home

Prince Albert city council has quashed plans for a new care home near Kinsmen park after neighbours raised concerns the facility would make the area less safe. The John Howard Society had hoped to ope...

Mar 16, 2021

Council asks for more detailed spending breakdown at future budget deliberations

Prince Albert city council has asked administration to provide a more detailed breakdown of spending when it comes to documents provided during annual budget deliberations. Coun. Tony Head, who brough...

Mar 16, 2021

Meadow Lake City Council declines 2021 property tax increase

Meadow Lake City Council has agreed to decline increasing property taxes for 2021. The decision was originally agreed to back in December when council approved the 2021 budget, but has been confirmed ...

Mar 16, 2021

Town announces new finance manager, community planner

The Town of Battleford announced at Monday's council meeting it succeeded in filling two vacant positions.CAO Ash Alam indicated in his report Mohammad M. Rahman has been hired as the new finance mana...

Mar 16, 2021

Mayor says 'public will be happy' with updated rec complex design

Mayor Greg Dionne says council plans to approve the conceptual design of Prince Albert's new multi-million dollar recreation complex this month. "It's coming [to a council meeting] right away because ...

Mar 16, 2021

'Truly a new beginning:' Cumberland Crossing Inn opens in downtown P.A.

Dignitaries from Cumberland House Cree Nation and the City of P.A. gathered downtown Monday to mark the official opening of Cumberland Crossing Inn. Previously known as the Quality Inn, the downtown l...

Mar 15, 2021

City of North Battleford to replace one of its Zambonis

The City of North Battleford is purchasing a new Zamboni to replace an older machine that has been experiencing some problems.At its recent meeting, council approved administration's recommendation to...

Mar 15, 2021

Meadow Lake doctor hopeful for return to normalcy

Saskatchewan residents that are itching to get back to life before COVID-19 are starting to get some signs of hope from medical experts.In an interview with CJNB-CJNS, Dr. Gavin Vanderventer, hospital...

Mar 12, 2021