Tag Archives: City Hall
City to discuss potential of banning single-use plastic bags
North Battleford City Hall plans to sit down to discuss the long term potential of banning single-use plastic bags.Coun. Kent Lindgren raised the issue at council's last meeting."We have asked adminis...
Mar 14, 2019 The City of North Battleford is determining environmental concerns such as possibly banning single-use plastic bags at a future planning meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
La Ronge council awaiting provincial budget details
With Saskatchewan's 2019-2020 budget set to be released March 20, La Ronge council members are waiting to find out if there will be any surprises for municipalities. That's according to Mayor Ron Woyt...
Mar 14, 2019 Town council is hold back on its own budget until the province releases its budget March 20. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Local courier asks for city's help with parking challenges
A North Battleford courier is asking for the city's help after having ongoing problems trying to find a place to temporarily park his vehicle for delivery service downtown. Tracy George made a present...
Mar 14, 2019 North Battleford council heard from a courier challenged with parking downtown at its recent meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Council tables bylaw changes to next meeting
Residents of Creekside Acres in Melfort, and the developer of the neighborhood are going to have to wait a bit more to learnt he outcome of some new proposed bylaw changes.On Monday, March 11, at Melf...
Mar 13, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Pothole patrol back on the job
One way or another, drivers in Prince Albert are being forced to slow down.,A number of potholes have begun showing up across Prince Albert. The City's Operations Manager Mohammed Kraishan assured paN...
Mar 13, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Piapot First Nation planning new development in P.A.
A Regina-area First Nation is planning to build a new gas bar and retail store on Prince Albert's west side. Construction is set to begin this spring on what is currently an empty lot at 600 17 St. W....
Mar 12, 2019 A Regina-area First Nation has plans to build a gas bar and retail store on a vacant lot at 600 17 St. W. (Charlene Tebbutt/ paNOW Staff)
City hopes for airport upgrade funding from province
The airport runway in North Battleford may see more new upgrades this year if the city is successful in obtaining more funding from the province.The project will involve completing the final work resu...
Mar 12, 2019 North Battleford Mayor
Ryan Bater seen taking a ride in a plane at the local airport last
year. The city plans to complete the main runway upgrades this year if the
province continues its support. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Water line repair work underway on Burrows Avenue in Melfort
A water line repair in Melfort on Tuesday will lead to water being shut off for some businesses.The 100 block of Burrows Ave. W. will be without water for most of the day while the repairs take place....
Mar 12, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)
City council supports incentives, discount to spur growth
North Battleford businesses and residents may be inspired to make plans for the future now that the city has approved a number of tax incentives to spur development.City Hall approved several tax ince...
Mar 12, 2019 Mayor Ryan Bater is seen following council Monday. Council approved a number of incentives and a discount offer during its meeting to encourage new business and residential development. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown
City signs with new auction service
Prince Albert City Council has voted to go with a new auction service for municipal auctions, a must in order to comply with city policy of selecting the lowest bid for tendered projects.Despite a ple...
Mar 11, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)