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Cold Lake city council voices concerns over gun legislation

Cold Lake's city council has approached a number of municipalities across Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan (including Meadow Lake), through a letter addressed to the federal Minister of Public Safet...

Jul 29, 2020

Municipalities look to fogging to curb mosquito problem

Enjoying the outdoors has proven less comfortable this summer than most Saskatchewan residents would like, thanks to heavy rain and a swarm of mosquito bites. Now, some communities are looking to curb...

Jul 29, 2020

Residency policy debate forwarded to future council meeting

Discussion on a proposed residency policy for city employees has been deferred to a future council meeting, but one councillor wants to see the idea dropped altogether. The potential policy would requ...

Jul 28, 2020

MHAC to make announcement on Melfort Heliport on Wednesday

A news conference about the Melfort Heliport project is being held by the Municipal Health Advocacy Committee Wednesday, July 29.Media will gather at the site of the proposed heliport on the Melfort H...

Jul 28, 2020

City to discuss how to address crow and raven issue after receiving complaints

North Battleford city council will look at the city's ravens and crows in the months ahead after receiving some complaints about their activity in the area.Mayor Ryan Bater said he heard about people ...

Jul 28, 2020

What'sHappeningNOW July 28

Reporter Alison Sandstrom talks about city council's decision to cap the number of cannabis retailers in Prince Albert at three. -panews@jpbg.caOn Twitter: @princealbertnow

Jul 28, 2020

Idea for public vote on new rec centre rejected

On the eve of formally declaring his candidacy for mayor, a P.A. city councillor is speaking out against spending millions on a new recreation complex, saying Prince Albert's more pressing needs lie i...

Jul 28, 2020

Humboldt receiving MEEP funding for variety of projects

The City of Humboldt has revealed eight projects that have been green-lit thanks to some provincial funding.Humboldt has been approved for $843,542 in funding through the Municipal Economic Enhancemen...

Jul 28, 2020

Council caps cannabis stores at three and approves new outlet

City council has capped the number of cannabis retailers in Prince Albert at three, and approved the city's third and presumably final store. Council made the decisions at Monday's meeting, ahead of t...

Jul 28, 2020

Council to discuss cannabis stores and residency policy for city employees at Monday's meeting

With the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) set to eliminate the current cap on cannabis stores, most Prince Albert city councillors want to replace it with restrictions of their own. The...

Jul 27, 2020