Tag Archives: City Hall
Questions over new mandatory water meter replacement program
Two weeks after the city announced a new mandatory water meter replacement program, there are some questions about how quickly a resident's water can be turned off, and just who does and doesn't have ...
Apr 10, 2019 Various sizes of water meters are on display at Prince Albert City Hall. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
Santa finds a new home after getting dumped by the city
Jolly Old St. Nick has found a new home after being discarded in the local landfill.A 10-foot-tall Santa Claus that stood for years at the entrance to Prince Albert was discarded earlier this month by...
Apr 09, 2019 A local couple has rescued Santa from the P.A. landfill. (submitted photo/ Wendy Fyrk)
City planning work on new cinema parking lot and improved lighting
Film buffs heading to the new Capital Annex shouldn't have to worry about finding a parking spot now that the city is getting started with its plans to develop a new parking lot.Planning and Developme...
Apr 09, 2019 The city has plans to create a new parking lot this summer in this space beside the new Capitol Annex cinema. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City gathering feedback on idea of property owners holding renters' water utilities accounts
North Battleford city hall is planning to start discussions with landlords on having them manage renters' utility accounts for easier management - particularly when it comes to shutting the water off....
Apr 09, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater seen at a recent council meeting. The city will be meeting with landlords to discuss a proposal to put all renters' water utility accounts onto the property owners' accounts names directly instead. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Pedestrian bridge project hits another snag
A plan by city administration to begin replacing pedestrian bridges across Prince Albert has hit another snag after city councillors raised questions about the construction tender.Ward 8 Coun. Ted Zur...
Apr 09, 2019 file photo/paNOW Staff
Mayor Vidal resigns to focus on federal ambitions
Mayor Gary Vidal has resigned his role with the city, effective following last night's city council meeting to focus on his federal election ambitions. In his resignation letter, Vidal said it was "a ...
Apr 09, 2019 Mayor Gary Vidal has resigned his role with the city. (file photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Melfort asks community to pitch-in and clean-up as snow melts
Melting snow means unwanted mess around the community, prompting spring clean-up day.Next Thursday, April 18, residents, businesses, schools, and organizations are invited to join city staff in pickin...
Apr 09, 2019 Melting snow can uncover unwanted mess. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
City putting stop to delinquent unpaid parking tickets
Those who are loath to pay their outstanding parking tickets thinking they will eventually be waived will be in for a shock in light of the city's new proactive strategy aimed at cracking down on offe...
Apr 09, 2019 North Battleford Community Safety Officer (CSO) supervisor Ross MacAngus at council’s meeting Monday. MacAngus said it's in residents' best interest to pay parking tickets when they are issued. (Angela Brown/battlefords NOW Staff)
City increases distance between liquor, cannabis outlets
The city has amended its zoning bylaw to add more distance between liquor and cannabis outlets following concerns over private retail permits being resold in the community. City council voted to incre...
Apr 09, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Nipawin council allows recordings during meetings
The town of Nipawin's council has made two changes to its procedures bylaw which will make it easier for members of the media to detail what transpires during council meetings.During the March 25 meet...
Apr 05, 2019 (File photo: Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)