Tag Archives: City Hall
Alley bylaw, multi-million infrastructure projects on Monday's council agenda
Prince Albert city council's controversial back alley bylaw will be back at Monday night's meeting. Councillors will have to decide if they want to move ahead with it or put the matter on hold as requ...
Apr 27, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Residents advised to stay away from North Saskatchewan River during ice break-up
Residents are advised to keep their distance from the North Saskatchewan River during the spring ice break-up period.Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said it is dangerous to get too close to the r...
Apr 27, 2020 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie is reminding people to stay clear of the river during the ice break-up period. (Facebook/Ames Leslie)
North Saskatchewan River reaches highest level in 34 years
The North Saskatchewan River proved to be quite the spectacle Sunday as water levels surged during the spring ice breakup."We recorded the highest level in the river since 1986, so it was pretty signi...
Apr 27, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Mayor of Melfort outlines financial challenges faced due to COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic's economic fallout has been difficult for municipalities, according to the mayor of Melfort.Rick Lang said municipalities can't budget for a deficit, and in theory cannot run a d...
Apr 25, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Nipawin Mayor praises phased Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, worries about complacency
The impact from the first two phases of the provincial government's Re-Open Saskatchewan plan will be felt in the Town of Nipawin.Low-risk outdoor activities such as fishing and golfing being allowed,...
Apr 24, 2020 Nipawin Town Hall (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Town of La Ronge prepared to declare state of emergency if needed
The Town of La Ronge is prepared to call a local state of emergency if the need arises. That's according to Acting Chief Administrative Officer Dean Yaremchuk, who said a resolution has been prepared ...
Apr 24, 2020 La Ronge has yet to declare a local state of emergency. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
North Battleford Mayor, Ryan Bater gives reaction to Re-Open Saskatchewan plan
North Battleford mayor, Ryan Bater is urging caution to residents following the unveiling of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, announced by the province Thursday.Bater said while it is obviously nice to ...
Apr 24, 2020 North Battleford mayor, Ryan Bater said it’s important to continue current social distancing protocols during this time, as the province looks to slowly begin re-opening the economy. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Melfort to operate campground during Phase One of Re-Open Saskatchewan, facilities still closed
As the province prepares for Phase One of Re-Open Saskatchewan beginning May 4, the City of Melfort wants to clear the air on what will be open or not.On June 1, campgrounds and provincial parks will ...
Apr 24, 2020 Even as snow continues to melt at the Melfort Skate Park, it will remain closed during the early stages of Re-Open Saskatchewan (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
PAGC calls for pause on passage of back alley bylaw
Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is calling on city council to put the passage of their controversial alley curfew bylaw on hold until they can be consulted. In a reversal of an earlier position, PA...
Apr 24, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Urban planning course reimagines Prince Albert's riverbank
A group of urban planning students from the University of Saskatchewan have reimagined Prince Albert's downtown riverbank as a vibrant cultural hub and an international tourism destination.Their propo...
Apr 23, 2020 One of the proposals includes a multi-level boardwalk that will extend beyond the river's edge and serve as a space for activities including fitness classes and festivals. (Urbanada/YouTube)