Tag Archives: City Hall
Toll bridge debate: the pros and cons
Not surprisingly the idea of tolling the Diefenbaker Bridge to help raise funds for a much-needed second crossing over the North Saskatchewan River has generated debate around the council table. Some ...
Jul 23, 2019 Should there be toll fees on the Diefenbaker Bridge to help pay for the city's share of a new second crossing? (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Water park wants people thinking safety
This week swimming pools across Canada are talking drowning prevention.National Drowning Prevention Week is put on by the Lifesaving Society and aims to get people talking and thinking about the issue...
Jul 22, 2019 ID 93785193 © Baramee Thaweesombat | Dreamstime.com
Spruce Haven splash park nearly complete
Melfort residents will soon be able to splash the day away at the newest addition to Spruce Haven Park.On Monday, July 22, the City of Melfort held a tour at the park to unveil the splash park and the...
Jul 22, 2019 (L to R): Councillor Tim Hoenmans, Mayor Rick Lang, Councillor Trent Mitchell, and Councillor Glenn George receive the $50,000 dollar cheque from Doran Pronych of Richardson Pioneer (right centre). (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Water main construction in Humboldt underway for weeks
An infrastructure project in the City of Humboldt is expected to create detours for drivers over the next few weeks.Water main replacement on Seventh Street in Humboldt - from Fifth to Eighth Ave. (Hi...
Jul 22, 2019 City of Humboldt (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Should you pay to cross the Diefenbaker Bridge?
Should Prince Albert's Diefenbaker Bridge be tolled?It's a subject the city's politicians were set to discuss Monday afternoon now that a report on the costs and potential revenues has been released.S...
Jul 22, 2019 P.A. city council is set to discuss a report on the potential for tolling of the Diefenbaker Bridge (File photo/paNOW Staff)
N.B. residents to see UPAR rate portion of utility bill abated
Those concerned about changes to a bylaw that resulted in an increase to their Underground Pipeline and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR) rates will see a reprieve. North Battleford city council approved cha...
Jul 19, 2019 North Battleford lawmakers reviewed the UPAR rate portion of residential customers' utility bills in response to some concerns they received. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
KidzFest forced indoors
Weather forced an impromptu change to this year's KidzFest in Prince Albert.With rain and lightning in the forecast organizers made the call to move the festivities indoors to the Kinsmen Arena. Rayan...
Jul 18, 2019 There was a healthy line up for the jump house (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
North Battleford to apply for funding for green energy study
North Battleford lawmakers hope to see a greener future by developing more projects to save energy.That's why they supported administration's recommendation to apply for money from the Green Municipal...
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North Battleford investing funds for new roof at water treatment plant
The city's water treatment facility will be getting a new leak-free topper.North Battleford lawmakers agreed to go full steam ahead and replace the roof for the F.E. Holliday Water Treatment Plant tha...
Jul 17, 2019 The City of North Battleford lawmakers have approved close to $200,000 for a new replacement roof for one of its water treatment plants. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Battleford Care Homes to see tax abatement
The City of North Battleford is giving private, for profit care homes a tax break to lessen their burden since they moved into a significantly higher tax classification for their properties.As part of...
Jul 17, 2019 North Battleford councillors Len Taylor, left, and Kent Lindgren, shown at council Monday. Council discussed abating the tax increase for care homes now classified as commercial properties, instead of residential. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff).