Tag Archives: City Hall
Flashing warning lights to be added to challenging crosswalk
After years of discussions about how to improve safety, Prince Albert city council is set to approve a change to the crosswalk on Sixth Avenue E. outside Carlton High School. Pending approval next mon...
Jul 23, 2019 The city of P.A. is to be spend $30,000 on installing yellow flashing warning lights at the crosswalk next to Carlton High School. (submitted photo/ City of P.A.)
Violent crime up in Prince Albert but property crimes dropping, says new report
The 2018 Crime Statistics and Crime Severity Index (CSI) report, released by Statistic Canada this week, offers a mixed bag of news for Prince Albert.In terms of its overall crime severity index from ...
Jul 23, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
P.A. totem pole to be removed for safety reasons
One of Prince Albert's iconic cultural attractions is set to be removed and laid to rest.The totem pole on the riverbank has been deemed to be a public safety hazard."There are two issues," Judy Macle...
Jul 23, 2019 The totem pole on Prince Albert's riverbank has stood for almost 45 years but needs to be removed for safety reasons.(Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Toll bridge debate: the pros and cons
Not surprisingly the idea of tolling the Diefenbaker Bridge to help raise funds for a much-needed second crossing over the North Saskatchewan River has generated debate around the council table. Some ...
Jul 23, 2019 Should there be toll fees on the Diefenbaker Bridge to help pay for the city's share of a new second crossing? (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Water park wants people thinking safety
This week swimming pools across Canada are talking drowning prevention.National Drowning Prevention Week is put on by the Lifesaving Society and aims to get people talking and thinking about the issue...
Jul 22, 2019 ID 93785193 © Baramee Thaweesombat | Dreamstime.com
Spruce Haven splash park nearly complete
Melfort residents will soon be able to splash the day away at the newest addition to Spruce Haven Park.On Monday, July 22, the City of Melfort held a tour at the park to unveil the splash park and the...
Jul 22, 2019 (L to R): Councillor Tim Hoenmans, Mayor Rick Lang, Councillor Trent Mitchell, and Councillor Glenn George receive the $50,000 dollar cheque from Doran Pronych of Richardson Pioneer (right centre). (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Water main construction in Humboldt underway for weeks
An infrastructure project in the City of Humboldt is expected to create detours for drivers over the next few weeks.Water main replacement on Seventh Street in Humboldt - from Fifth to Eighth Ave. (Hi...
Jul 22, 2019 City of Humboldt (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Should you pay to cross the Diefenbaker Bridge?
Should Prince Albert's Diefenbaker Bridge be tolled?It's a subject the city's politicians were set to discuss Monday afternoon now that a report on the costs and potential revenues has been released.S...
Jul 22, 2019 P.A. city council is set to discuss a report on the potential for tolling of the Diefenbaker Bridge (File photo/paNOW Staff)
N.B. residents to see UPAR rate portion of utility bill abated
Those concerned about changes to a bylaw that resulted in an increase to their Underground Pipeline and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR) rates will see a reprieve. North Battleford city council approved cha...
Jul 19, 2019 North Battleford lawmakers reviewed the UPAR rate portion of residential customers' utility bills in response to some concerns they received. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
KidzFest forced indoors
Weather forced an impromptu change to this year's KidzFest in Prince Albert.With rain and lightning in the forecast organizers made the call to move the festivities indoors to the Kinsmen Arena. Rayan...
Jul 18, 2019 There was a healthy line up for the jump house (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)