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Social distancing in effect for upcoming in-person La Ronge council meeting

An in-person regular La Ronge council meeting will go ahead as usual April 22 at 7 p.m. with some exceptions. According to a public notice issued earlier this week, residents were advised only some me...

Apr 17, 2020 Only 10 people will be allowed in council chambers. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Meadow Lake performing COVID-19 assessments at community Civic Centre

The City of Meadow Lake has entered into a rental agreement with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to lease the community's Civic Centre for COVID-19 assessments for the duration of the pandemic...

Apr 17, 2020 Meadow Lake Civic Centre. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

City looks at Haven-4-Eight Rooming House financial challenges

The City of North Battleford is looking into financial challenges related to the Haven-4-Eight Rooming House project. The Battlefords Indian and Mtis Friendship Centre that runs the facility is concer...

Apr 16, 2020 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Meadow Lake Fire Department delivers positive report to city council

Meadow Lake Fire Department presented their 2019 report to council this week, and the data appears to be positive for the area.Fire Chief Neil Marsh told meadowlakeNOW calls for vehicle accidents last...

Apr 16, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

The Melfort Regional Landfill is open to the public after month-long closure

The City of Melfort has reopened one of its facilities that was closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.The Melfort Regional Landfill is once again open to the general public.Director of Development, Planni...

Apr 16, 2020 The Melfort Regional Landfill has reopened, though it remains closed on weekends. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Council considers non-refundable election fees

It might only be $100, but for some, it's the principle of the accessibility of democracy that's at stake. As Prince Albert prepares for the Nov. 9 election, city administration is recommending the $1...

Apr 16, 2020

Council agrees to accept effluent for out-of-city business temporarily

The City of North Battleford has agreed to accept effluent for an out-of-city business to its system if it has the capability, after receiving a request from the Town of Battleford.The town asked the ...

Apr 15, 2020 North Battleford city council discussed a request from the town to temporarily accept effluent for an out-of-city-business at the city's facility until the town expands and upgrades its lagoon wastewater treatment system. Council's meeting was live-streamed via Zoom. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Prince Albert considers tax increase for businesses assessed at over $5 million

The Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce isn't happy with a proposed tax increase for big businesses being considered by city council.While the increase would only affect 16 of the largest commercial pro...

Apr 15, 2020 File photo. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Melfort regional water treatment plant upgrades to begin at end of April

The regional water treatment plant in Melfort will be undergoing some upgrades in the near future.SaskWater Manager of Corporate Communications Courtney Mihalicz told northeastNOW the existing water t...

Apr 15, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

New taxi company on the way

North Battleford residents will now have more choices when they look for a taxi ride in the area.City council approved an application from NB City Cab Inc. to open and operate its new business, with l...

Apr 15, 2020 North Battleford lawmakers approved a request from an applicant to open a new taxicab business in the city. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)