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P.A. dog park volunteer welcomes more potential parks

As Prince Albert city council considers building four dog parks along the Rotary Trail, a volunteer at the city's only existing dog park is voicing his support. "I commend council," Dan Troupe told pa...

Dec 20, 2019 Dogs play at Central Bark, the city's only dog park is located beside the SPCA building on the north side of the river. (Central Bark/Facebook)

Melfort's mayor weighs in on 2019, and what may come in 2020

It was a busy year for infrastructure in Melfort in 2019, and the mayor hopes that continues into 2020.Rick Lang told northeastNOW the long-awaited resurfacing of Saskatchewan Dr. was a major project ...

Dec 20, 2019 Melfort City Hall. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Mayor Jellicoe discusses 2019 and what’s to come in 2020

Businesses emerged and events ran through the Town of Tisdale in 2019.While annual occurrences such as the Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Fair and Rockin' the Square took place once more, the town we...

Dec 19, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

City launches high-tech information system

The City of Meadow Lake has launched its own notification system.Voyent Alert! is a message information system that delivers important local information directly to community members. Residents can re...

Dec 18, 2019 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Air Ronge council finalizing details of $100,000 contract for Heritage Park

Air Ronge councillors will be entering into final negotiations with La Ronge-based Little Rock Enterprises Inc. for a landscaping contract worth $100,000.The decision was made at a regular village cou...

Dec 18, 2019 Groundwork in Heritage Park will begin in 2020. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

City now looking at three per cent tax increase for 2020

The City of North Battleford is proposing a three per cent municipal tax increase for 2020, one per cent more than the two per cent initially anticipated.The issue was discussed during budget delibera...

Dec 18, 2019 North Battleford City Hall is proposing a three per cent municipal tax increase for the 2020 budget. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Pet licenses expiring at end of year, City of Melfort encouraging renewals

As the 2019 calendar year comes to a close, pet licenses will need to be renewed in the City of Melfort.As of Jan. 1, 2020, residents will need to get their tags for the year. Director of Development,...

Dec 18, 2019 The Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter and Northeast SPCA run Melfort's pound services as of Jan.1. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort's mayor to seek re-election in 2020

Rick Lang has decided to seek another term as Melfort's mayor.Lang has been mayor for seven years, and by the time the election rolls around next year, he will have been on council for 17 years."I sti...

Dec 18, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Town discounts for tax prepayment see slight change

Those who take advantage of the Town of Battleford's discount offer for ratepayers who pay their municipal taxes in advance will want to note changes to the program. The town's approved 2020 budget wi...

Dec 17, 2019 The Town of Battleford made some adjustments to its property tax pre-payment discount program for 2020. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Stewart hired as new fire chief in Melfort

The City of Melfort has chosen its next fire chief.Shaun Stewart was selected after an extensive application and interview process by the City of Melfort.Stewart is from the Prince Albert area and pre...

Dec 17, 2019 Melfort City Hall. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)