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Nipawin pool opens to the public, still under some renovations

Nipawin's Pool at Central Park opened to the public on Monday, July 8, although there's still construction being done on a new section that's been added.The older section - which has been updated with...

Jul 09, 2019 The Pool at Central Park in Nipawin (Facebook/Nipawin Kinettes).

La Ronge councillors expect healthy surplus in 2019

Although the mill rate hasn't yet been set for 2019, La Ronge Council is expecting a nearly $630,000 surplus after capital and operating expenses. That's according to a budget summary provided to laro...

Jul 09, 2019 The operating budget was approved at a regular meeting in June. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

City of Melfort approves overexpenditure for sidewalk replacement at Northern Lights Palace

The City of Melfort is going to have to spend a bit more money than expected on a project in town.At the regular council meeting on Monday, July 8, council voted to approve an overexpenditure for the ...

Jul 09, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort Communities in Bloom gears up for national competition

Nearly a year's worth of work for Melfort Communities in Bloom will come to fruition in one week.Judges from Canada Communities in Bloom will be in Melfort from July 15 to 17 to grade the city's envir...

Jul 08, 2019 Melfort Communities in Bloom took up an ad on the city's electronic billboard to encourage residents to clean up their properties ahead of the national judges' arrival (Facebook/Melfort Communities in Bloom).

Neighbourhood welcomes new play area

A Prince Albert neighbourhood has a new playground thanks to a collaborative effort involving the city and a community group.Friday afternoon the new facility, which is on Muzzy Drive between Damour T...

Jul 05, 2019 The new structure officially opened Friday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

City re-purposing old or damaged garbage bins for backyard composting

Staff at the City of Prince Albert are getting creative in efforts to encourage composting.City staff took 35, old or damaged garbage/recycling bins and have converted them for backyard composting."It...

Jul 04, 2019 Re-purposed compost bins can now be purchased at the P.A landfill. (Michael Joel-Hanson/paNOW Staff)

Frustration aired at downtown parking feedback session

While some downtown users and business owners feel the parking situation is a mess at the best of times, others say the issue is artificial and can be easily solved.About 20 business owners, employees...

Jul 04, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Extensive work begins on Wyllie Crescent

Expect delays if you drive or live near Wyllie Crescent for the next seven weeks.Crews began a sizable project Thursday morning to replace old cast-iron water mains with PVC pipe."We've experienced a ...

Jul 04, 2019 Prince Albert residents who live in and around Wyllie Crescent will have to contend with construction crews for the next seven weeks. (Michael Joel-Hanson/paNOW Staff)

Families welcome a dash through the splash at Kinsmen Park

From the polluted off-limits waters of the North Saskatchewan River three years ago to a safe, fun place for kids to splash and cool down this summer. The mayor of Prince Albert is welcoming the arriv...

Jul 02, 2019 The new spray park at Kinsmen Park was a top attraction on Canada Day.(Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

Solutions for spike in needle pickups being investigated

In 2014, the fire department picked up just 54 needles around North Battleford. But over 8,300 have already been collected this year.The spike in pickups has spurred public health and fire department ...

Jun 28, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)