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From pawnshops to pet care: What's in North Battleford's proposed zoning bylaw

A major zoning update is heading to North Battleford city council for final approval Monday - one that could have a broad impact on local business operations, land use, and development across the city...

Jun 06, 2025

Battlefords' generosity leads to donation hold

The Battlefords, you've proven to be so generous, the donation centre is stuffed. The original call for donations by the City of North Battleford and partners came just yesterday (June. 5) and the res...

Jun 06, 2025

City mulling four-way stop at Reynolds School corner

The City of Melfort is looking at potentially putting up a four-way stop near a local elementary school. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW the discussions started while the Ci...

Jun 05, 2025

Requests for donations issued to help wildfire evacuees

Community agencies around the Battlefords are calling on the community to help wildfire evacuees. According to a press release issued by the City of North Battleford, the city, along with Battlefords ...

Jun 05, 2025

Prince Albert opens up RV and trailer spaces for evacuees

The Prince Albert Exhibition (PAEX) has opened its campground to offer free RV and trailer campsites to individuals and families evacuating from areas impacted by wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.Fi...

Jun 05, 2025

Mayor says city in 'holding pattern', Red Cross responsible for housing evacuees

In over 70 years, the mayor of Prince Albert says he cannot recall a situation as severe.Bill Powalinsky is referring to the rapidly growing wildfires and the thousands of people being forced to evacu...

Jun 03, 2025

Update on future of Historic Post Office in Melfort

An update on the Historic Post Office in Melfort. The facility is set to have three flat roofs replaced in the coming months, and the historic building was further discussed at a recent Governance and...

Jun 03, 2025

Fire claims structures in Denare Beach, evacuation order remains in place

Properties have been lost, and the evacuation order remains in effect in the Village of Denare Beach. The village issued an update on the latest from the WOLF fire that entered the community yesterday...

Jun 03, 2025

All personnel, including volunteer firefighters, evacuated from Denare Beach

An unnerving update from the Village of Denare Beach in northeast Saskatchewan. The community had already been evacuated due to the nearby WOLF wildfire. An update from the Village Monday afternoon br...

Jun 02, 2025

Broadway School building and land to be sold soon: SHA

A former school site in Melfort that closed almost two decades ago could soon be on the market. Broadway School closed its doors in 2007 and has largely been dormant since. The Saskatchewan Health Aut...

Jun 02, 2025