Tag Archives: City Hall

Bater says national plastics ban model prefered, hopes for clear communication from Ottawa
News of an impending ban from Ottawa on single-use plastics as early as 2021 is the prefered option for North Battleford's mayor, so long the city has adequate information to adjust.Prime Minister Jus...
Jun 11, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater said a national ban on plastics is the preferred model as it could be difficult to enforce locally. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Melfort City Council votes to close south entrance to local hotel and bar
The City of Melfort has voted to close an approach that leads into the parking lot of a local hotel and bar.At the regular city council meeting on Monday, June 10, council voted unanimously to close t...
Jun 11, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
'This needs to happen': La Ronge councillors to vote on raising pride flag
Flying the pride flag in La Ronge would be a way for the community to show support for people who have been marginalized in society. That's according to former resident Jordan McKay, now a resident of...
Jun 11, 2019 The pride flag is a symbol of the LGBTQ movement. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
NB council welcomes new RCMP Inspector
The Battlefords RCMP has a new top dog at the detachment.Insp. Tom Beck officially started with the detachment as the new commanding officer. He introduced himself when he visited North Battleford cou...
Jun 11, 2019 Battlefords RCMP Insp. Tom Beck introduces himself at North Battleford council, Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Supporters say downtown benches should be for everyone, including most vulnerable
Advocates are inviting the most vulnerable to come, sit and be welcome - on a bench in downtown North Battleford.While the issue is not before council, some members of the community spoke up at Monday...
Jun 11, 2019 Benedict Feist speaks at North Battleford council Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. agrees to land-swap deal with PAGC for Parkland Hall
After bitter debate among councillors and impassioned calls from some concerned citizens, Prince Albert city council has approved a land swap deal with the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).It will s...
Jun 11, 2019 The ownership of Parkland Hall and lot is to be transferred from the city to the PAGC in return for the Angus Merasty School lands.(Agenda package/City of P.A.)
More animals wandering streets in summer months
Animal owners are being encouraged to tag their pets and tighten their fences during the upcoming summer months.Pat Shiels, owner and manager of Animal Control Services Melfort, said more cats and dog...
Jun 10, 2019 Pet owners are encouraged to keep an eye on their furry pals, as animals are more likely to escape and wander the streets during the summer months (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
P.A. and PAGC in school/rec centre swap proposal
A substantial land swap is on the table for a vote at Prince Albert city council later Monday.The proposal is for the city to transfer ownership of the Parkland Recreation Centre and lot on Ninth Aven...
Jun 10, 2019 The city of P.A. would acquire the abandoned Angus Merasty School as part of the property swap proposal. (submitted photo/City of P.A.)
City of Melfort provides update on road work
Weekend driving in Melfort should be a bit easier as the City of Melfort plans to open routes currently closed due to road work.The city said via a release that the intersection of Saskatchewan Dr. an...
Jun 07, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Town lauded as 'clean' recycler; contract sees 'modest' increase
It seems Battleford residents have a real green thumb when it comes to recycling.Town of Battleford CAO John Enns-Wind said during Monday's council meeting that based on a report from Loraas Environme...
Jun 05, 2019 Deputy Mayor Susan McLean Tady, left, and CAO John Enns-Wind at Battleford council Monday. Council renewed a contract for its residential recycling program during the meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)