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Gas tax helping City of Melfort with tax collection much lower than normal

The City of Melfort held their regular council meeting on Monday, June 15, and such as a lot of things in 2020, a major topic had to do - somewhat - with the COVID-19 pandemic.At every meeting, the Ta...

Jun 16, 2020

City of Prince Albert forecasts over $600,000 in losses by the end of 2020 due to pandemic

Prince Albert city administration is forecasting the COVID-19 pandemic will cost the city $632,588 by the end of 2020, although that number will likely increase as recreation facilities reopen. Direct...

Jun 16, 2020

North Battleford reinstating fire pit inspections

Since the provincial government is relaxing some COVID-19 requirements, North Battleford firefighters are now able to resume inspection for fire pitsThe city had originally announced inspections were ...

Jun 15, 2020

Humboldt's mayor discusses flooding caused by Sunday's heavy rain

The city of Humboldt is drying out after a significant rain event on Sunday.Social media posts from Humboldt residents showed some areas of the city received upwards of four inches, or around 100 mm o...

Jun 15, 2020

Melfort Heliport project goes to tender, completion date before Sept. 30

The Melfort Heliport Project has gone to tender.The project will see a heliport built on the grounds of Melfort Union Hospital."This is a new milestone for the Health Advocacy Committee and the helipo...

Jun 15, 2020

City of Melfort ‘disgusted’ with washroom vandalism, says future of facilities may be in doubt

It was one day after the City of Melfort re-opened its playgrounds to the public when vandalism struck.The washroom at Spruce Haven Park was trashed on the inside and spray painted on the outside duri...

Jun 14, 2020

City receives request from Rotary Club to donate old fire truck to country in need

The Rotary Club of the Battlefords submitted a request to the city to donate an old surplus fire truck to the club to benefit a country in need, when it is no longer used. "It's an interesting idea. C...

Jun 13, 2020

Council to debate fines for problem properties

A Prince Albert city councillor wants to start issuing fines to residences that police and bylaw officers are frequently called to."We know that there are properties in the community which generate te...

Jun 12, 2020

Rotary Skate Park and playgrounds open in North Battleford

As the City of North Battleford opens its playgrounds today, a much discussed amenity is also ready for kickflips and slides. The Rotary Skate Park is available to the public, after the removal of sha...

Jun 12, 2020

Man facing firearm charges in Grandmother's Bay

Firearm charges have been laid against an 18-year-old man from Grandmother's Bay. According to an RCMP media release, officers in Stanley Mission received several 911 calls from Grandmother's Bay abou...

Jun 11, 2020