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City council approves land sale for $1

City councillors have backed the sale of a parcel of land in the West Hill area of the city for $1, but not before some debate Monday night. Local councillors approved a request from developers with L...

Feb 26, 2019 Prince Albert City Council has agreed to sell a parcel of land to developers with Lake Estates on South Hill for $1. The land being sold is marked out by red dashes in a report to city councillors. (City of Prince Albert)

N.B. seeks higher debt limit in case of emergencies

Staff at the City of North Battleford want to have a little more financial elbow room in case it encounters any high priority emergencies in the future.Council authorized city administration to apply ...

Feb 26, 2019 The City of North Battleford is looking at increasing its available limit for long-term debt. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

City outlines snow removal priorities

North Battleford residents concerned about high windrows of snow piled around their properties caused by the city's snowplows may be able to get some help.At council's meeting Monday, Utilities Direct...

Feb 26, 2019 The City of North Battleford discussed its snow removal plan at Monday's council meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Celebrate Kids!

The Community Youth Choir is again hosting a fundraising concert in support of Creative Kids. This year, the choir will perform with two world-renowned musicians: trumpet player Dean McNeill from Sask...

Feb 26, 2019 : Karen Cay

City council gives nod to community grants for non-profits

North Battleford city council approved community grant requests for the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC)/ Empty Stocking Fund, and the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (...

Feb 26, 2019 North Battleford councillors Len Taylor, left, and Kent Lindgren at a recent meeting. Council approved granting two non profits that serve the vulnerable with support for 2019. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Nipawin hires Perry Trusty as economic and tourism development officer

A familiar face through Northeast Saskatchewan communities has found a new job in Nipawin.The Town of Nipawin announced on Monday, Feb. 25 that Perry Trusty will serve as the town's new economic and t...

Feb 25, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

City of P.A. produces sports hosting video

The city of Prince Albert has produced a promotional video highlighting its merits as a top sports event destination. The city hosted some big tournaments in the last year or so and officials hope the...

Feb 25, 2019 A screen grab from the city's sports video. (YouTube/City of Prince Albert) : Glenn Hicks

Water main break interrupts morning rush

Several drivers were forced to take evasive action Monday, when water suddenly came shooting out of the ground during their morning drive.The water main break happened near the intersection of 21st St...

Feb 25, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Tisdale seeks new director of economic development

The Town of Tisdale needs a new voice to attract new businesses to town and help existing businesses stay vibrant.Sean Wallace, the Town of Tisdale's previous director of economic development, submitt...

Feb 22, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort's building permit values lower in 2018

The city of Melfort saw a drop in building permit numbers and values in 2018.Council was presented with the 2018 building permit value report at its Feb. 11 meeting.Melfort's building permit values to...

Feb 20, 2019