Tag Archives: City Hall
City of Melfort approves new measures to help soften financial blow to residents during pandemic
The City of Melfort has implemented some new measures to help soften the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic financially for residents.At their Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 6 via video conf...
Apr 07, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
P.A.city council hosts unique meeting with a few hiccups
Prince Albert City Council has made it through their first meeting using a new format adopted to limit the spread of COVID-19. To comply with provincial public health orders and prevent more than ten ...
Apr 07, 2020 A member of the media listens to council proceedings from behind the glass wall separating the City Hall foyer from the council chamber. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
'It's not morally right': No plans for checkpoints in La Ronge
The mayor of La Ronge is against the idea of implementing checkpoints for south and northbound traffic. "Number one, it's not morally right and second, we are the location that's the necessity part fo...
Apr 06, 2020 La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich said the town is a hub for essential services. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
P.A. city council to test out new meeting format Monday night
For the first time since early March, all eight councillors are expected to attend Monday evening's city council meeting, thanks to a new format that will have four join via teleconferencing. The othe...
Apr 06, 2020 Monday night's council meeting will be closed to the public, but three members of the media will be allowed to attend. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Virtual council meeting in Melfort the new reality amid COVID-19
The City of Melfort is hosting its first council meeting outside of chambers Monday, April 6.The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the need for a virtual meeting."This evening will be our first ever v...
Apr 06, 2020 For the first time ever, the City of Melfort is hosting a council meeting online (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Carrot River’s mayoral by-election postponed to May
The advanced poll for Carrot River's mayoral by-election on March 13 saw 33 votes casted, although the rest of the town will need to wait at least another month before electing its next mayor.Kevin Tr...
Apr 06, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Humboldt Broncos bus crash anniversary recognition plans change due to COVID-19
The City of Humboldt is still recognizing the second anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, despite the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The City has announced that they and t...
Apr 06, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
City concerned some people may still not be following COVID-19 public health orders
The City of North Battleford is concerned some people may still not be following the COVID-19 pandemic provincial orders to maintain a distance of at least two metres from other individuals when in pu...
Apr 05, 2020 This sign at the entrance to the Territorial Place Mall parking lot reminds residents to stay two metres back from others in public. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nipawin bridge project to resume in mid-April
Fine-tuning of the $8 million dollar bridge project on Highway 55 north of Nipawin will resume.A release from the town said the contractor - Stantec - will begin work on Monday, April 13. Some traffic...
Apr 05, 2020 The bridge on Highway 55 during peak contruction season (Susan Westgard/northeastNOW Staff).
COVID-19 won’t affect garbage and recycling service in Nipawin
Garbage and recycling pickup will remain the same in the Town in Nipawin, even during the province's State of Emergency amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.April 6 to 10 will be garbage week, with the follow...
Apr 04, 2020 Garbage and recycling pickup in Nipawin won't be affected, but town administration wants residents to be mindful of ensuring loose materials are in the bag properly (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).