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City asking public to report potholes

There is something dark, deep and formidable around the corner many motorists dread at this time of the year: Yes, it's pothole season once again in the Battlefords. The City of North Battleford is as...

Mar 27, 2020 Unsightly potholes are creeping up once again along many North Battleford roads. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Legion looking to start banner program to honour North Battleford veterans

The North Battleford community may soon see a banner program to honour its veterans, similar to the one started in Battleford last year.The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch #70 based in North Battle...

Mar 27, 2020 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70 in North Battleford wants to work with the Fred Light Museum and the city to create a banner program to remember local veterans. (submitted photo/Town of Battleford)

City Council meetings moving to online platform

The COVID-19 situation is causing many schools, businesses and municipalities to explore virtual spaces for their day to day operations.The City of North Battleford is no exception, saying they will b...

Mar 27, 2020 Council meetings moving to online platform (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

P.A. suspends towing for parking violations

The City of Prince Albert has suspended the towing of vehicles for unpaid parking violations. The city announced the measure in a media release detailing updates to city services amid COVID-19. Vehicl...

Mar 27, 2020 Prince Albert will not tow vehicles for parking violations until further notice. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Plexiglass shields, no free transit: P.A. transit responds to COVID-19

The City of Prince Albert will be installing plexiglass shields around bus drivers to separate them from passengers and lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Transportation and Traffic Manager Keri...

Mar 26, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Prince Albert recommends residents not visit playgrounds

The City of Prince Albert is encouraging residents to keep off public playground equipment. The recommendation is in line with guidelines issued by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The city has not ...

Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Upgrade added to seniors' transport service in response to COVID-19

The group that helps provide rides in Prince Albert for seniors as well as paratransit for people with disabilities is doing more to help people avoid exposure to the virus.The people who use the two ...

Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Town of Tisdale expects to be lenient on residents and businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

It's been two weeks since Saskatchewan saw its first case of COVID-19.During that process, the Town of Tisdale saw a trickle-down effect. Schools and facilities closed, the town office locking its doo...

Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

Town won't disconnect water services during COVID-19 State of Emergency

Battleford residents will appreciate knowing the town is considering the current state of affairs with COVID-19 related issues and hopes to make it easier for those who may be dealing with financial c...

Mar 25, 2020 The Town of Battleford announced it will not disconnect residents' water services during the province's State of Emergency response to COVID-19. People are encouraged to call the town if they need to make payment arrangements for their utility bill. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Water shut-offs for accounts in arrears suspended last week

Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne insists there have been no water shut-offs in the past week, nor will there be any for the time being. This comes as an online petition, launched Tuesday, calls on the ...

Mar 25, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)