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Council candidate looking to bring candor, encourage low taxes

Heading into the 2020 Municipal Election in North Battleford, council candidate Sheldon Rafuse is hoping to bring good ideas and frankness to local government.A power engineer, Rafuse said he's though...

Oct 09, 2020

Edwards seeks second term in Ward 6

Citing his desire to make Prince Albert the best place possible, Blake Edwards says he never thought twice about seeking re-election.Edwards, who has been campaigning for weeks, told paNOW the general...

Oct 09, 2020

No election needed: Hudson Bay's council declared via acclamation

As municipalities across Saskatchewan prepare for election day on Monday, Nov. 9, one northeast community will stay off the campaign trail for the month.The Town of Hudson Bay announced its mayoral an...

Oct 09, 2020

Massive manufacturing facility 'ready to build' in Prince Albert: Dionne

Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he's leading a negotiating team that's in talks with investors ready to open a new forestry manufacturing production facility that could employee upwards of 750 pe...

Oct 09, 2020

Adams hoping for seat on Meadow Lake city council

Felicia Adams is among the hopefuls seeking a seat on Meadow Lake city council. Adams said she believes this was the right time for her to vie for a councillor position. "I just feel that running for ...

Oct 08, 2020

Candidate lists unveiled for Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale, Humboldt, and Carrot River

Municipalities in Northeast Saskatchewan have released their lists of candidates for the 2020 municipal and school boards election.MelfortThe City of Melfort will see a two-horse mayoral race.Rick Lan...

Oct 08, 2020

Hickie announces economic development plan

Mayoral candidate Darryl Hickie promised new measures to attract business and industry to Prince Albert at a press conference Thursday, while also pointing a finger at the current mayor Greg Dionne. H...

Oct 08, 2020

P.A. council contender bemoans 'stifling' of voices

A contender for Ward 3 in the Prince Albert municipal election next month says things need to change on city council so other points of view are heard.Lee Atkinson, who has lived in the area for more ...

Oct 08, 2020

Council Candidate MacAngus stresses need for new crime initiatives

Crime prevention has been brought up frequently so far in the North Battleford municipal election and like many of the candidates, Ross MacAngus is looking for new ideas to address the issue.The longt...

Oct 08, 2020

Merlin Seymour acclaimed as mayor in Meadow Lake

When Meadow Lake city council meets for the first time after next months election, a familiar face will be in the mayor's chair.Merlin Seymour was acclaimed to the position following the nomination de...

Oct 08, 2020