Tag Archives: City Hall
More delays in finding Carlton School crosswalk solution
The conundrum continues on how to make the crosswalk on Sixth Ave. E. between Carlton Comprehensive Public High School and Carlton Court Plaza safer.Prince Albert city council decided Tuesday to delay...
May 23, 2019 The painting style of a 3D crosswalk, such as this one in the Montreal borough of Outremont, creates an optical illusion that makes the lines appear to float above the ground. (Ryan Remiorz/ The Canadian Press)
Plan to close public road in La Ronge for private company stalls
Plans by La Ronge councillors to close a public street and lease part of it to a private company abruptly changed after opposition by nearby land users.The first reading to enact a bylaw to close Trem...
May 23, 2019 This section of Tremblay Street going towards the lake could be closed. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Raiders return home to a warm welcome
Over a hundred excited hockey fans lined up at the Art Hauser Centre Wednesday afternoon to welcome the Raiders back home.The team bus arrived shortly before 2:30 p.m. Joe and Bev Remai told paNOW the...
May 22, 2019 The Raiders exchange high fives with their fans. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
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)