Tag Archives: City Hall

Water park and spray pads set to open soon
People looking to cool themselves off will be able to do so soon.The Kinsman Water Park is slated to open June 7, while spray pads and wading pools will open June 1. Curtis Olsen, recreation coordinat...
May 22, 2019 The Kinsmen Water Park, city spray pads and wading pools are set to open in the coming weeks (file photo/paNOW Staff)

P.A. council changes course on bridge design plans
Prince Albert's outdoor enthusiasts will have to wait longer for a decision on how and when Prince Albert's eight pedestrian bridges will be replaced. The four bridges in Little Red River Park and the...
May 22, 2019 Some outdoor enthusiasts in P.A. might have that sinking feeling when learning city council has changed course regarding the much-needed replacement of eight pedestrian bridges around the city. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Town of Battleford 'on track' for year-to-date financial report
It was good news for the Town of Battleford Tuesday night when council heard the year-to-date financial numbers are pretty well on-track and close to projections for the period.In giving his financial...
May 22, 2019 Mayor Ames Leslie, left, with CAO John Enns-Wind shown at the Town of Battleford council’s meeting, Tuesday. Council heard the financial report for the year-to-date is on target. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Proposed Eagle’s Nest youth home raises residents' concerns
Several residents raised their opinions during a public hearing for a proposed youth group home at Battleford town council Tuesday. Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch, a non-profit organization, has applied for...
May 22, 2019 Project proponent Scott Dakiniewich discusses the proposed Eagle’s Nest Youth Ranch - youth residential care home at Battleford council, Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Frustration with P.A.'s unpaid property taxes
There's continued frustration among Prince Albert city councillors about unpaid property taxes and the fact there's little that can be done to compel property owners to pay that arrears quickly.In 201...
May 22, 2019 Almost $500,000 in property taxes was not paid in 2017 by the holders of 110 different accounts. The city can't publicly name and shame them and it can take five years to recoup the money.

Nipawin pool opening date postponed
Nipawin residents will have to wait a little while longer before they break in the town's pool with cannon-balls and splashes.The Pool at Central Park's opening day was scheduled for May 21, but it's ...
May 18, 2019 Nipawin residents will have to wait a while longer before swimming in the renovated pool at Central Park.(Facebook/Nipawin Kinettes).

Saskatchewan Drive in Melfort to be repaved
Saskatchewan Drive in Melfort will be receiving a makeover this summer.Beginning on Tuesday, May 21, work will begin on the major Melfort road as the city repaves a stretch ranging from Anderson Avenu...
May 17, 2019 Saskatchewan Drive from Main Street East. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Clunie-Cooper Memorial PBR
Professional Bull Riding is coming back to Prince Albert in May.On Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31, the Clunie-Cooper Memorial PBR will take over the Art Hauser Centre featuring bull riders from t...
May 17, 2019

City looking to make a better impression
The City of Prince Albert wants to put its best foot forward, and is looking at ways to beautify entrance ways and corridors to make them more aesthetically pleasing for tourists and residents.City Pa...
May 16, 2019 The city is looking at ways to beautify city entrance ways, including doing some cleanup along the Second Avenue meridian. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)

Nipawin reaches agreement with SHA for doctor duplex leases
A formal agreement between the Town of Nipawin and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) regarding physician duplexes has been reached.Nipawin council signed to a five-year lease agreement with the SHA ...
May 16, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).