Tag Archives: City Hall
P.A. city councillor banned again from key roles after ethics violations
In a lengthy saga of complaint and counter-complaint, Prince Albert city councillor Evert Botha has again been found to have breached council's code of ethics and faces stiff political penalties. His ...
Jun 11, 2019 P.A. city councillor Evert Botha is again prohibited from holding key political roles after more code of ethics breaches.(File photo/paNOW Staff)
City of Prince Albert testing the waters for new regional funding formula
The City of Prince Albert is exploring better ways to pay for its recreational facilities, which are currently kept afloat and running by the city's tax payers.During Monday night's city council meeti...
Jun 11, 2019 The Kinsmen Water park is a popular destination during the summer for both city residents as well as families from the neighbouring area. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
City of Melfort decides allocation of Humboldt Strong donation
The City of Melfort has officially decided what it is going to do with the $100,000 donation they received from the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation.At its regular council meeting on Monday, June ...
Jun 11, 2019 Kent Flavel (centre), the director of the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation, presented the $100,000 cheque to the City of Melfort back in March. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Bater says national plastics ban model prefered, hopes for clear communication from Ottawa
News of an impending ban from Ottawa on single-use plastics as early as 2021 is the prefered option for North Battleford's mayor, so long the city has adequate information to adjust.Prime Minister Jus...
Jun 11, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater said a national ban on plastics is the preferred model as it could be difficult to enforce locally. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Melfort City Council votes to close south entrance to local hotel and bar
The City of Melfort has voted to close an approach that leads into the parking lot of a local hotel and bar.At the regular city council meeting on Monday, June 10, council voted unanimously to close t...
Jun 11, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
'This needs to happen': La Ronge councillors to vote on raising pride flag
Flying the pride flag in La Ronge would be a way for the community to show support for people who have been marginalized in society. That's according to former resident Jordan McKay, now a resident of...
Jun 11, 2019 The pride flag is a symbol of the LGBTQ movement. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
NB council welcomes new RCMP Inspector
The Battlefords RCMP has a new top dog at the detachment.Insp. Tom Beck officially started with the detachment as the new commanding officer. He introduced himself when he visited North Battleford cou...
Jun 11, 2019 Battlefords RCMP Insp. Tom Beck introduces himself at North Battleford council, Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Supporters say downtown benches should be for everyone, including most vulnerable
Advocates are inviting the most vulnerable to come, sit and be welcome - on a bench in downtown North Battleford.While the issue is not before council, some members of the community spoke up at Monday...
Jun 11, 2019 Benedict Feist speaks at North Battleford council Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. agrees to land-swap deal with PAGC for Parkland Hall
After bitter debate among councillors and impassioned calls from some concerned citizens, Prince Albert city council has approved a land swap deal with the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).It will s...
Jun 11, 2019 The ownership of Parkland Hall and lot is to be transferred from the city to the PAGC in return for the Angus Merasty School lands.(Agenda package/City of P.A.)
More animals wandering streets in summer months
Animal owners are being encouraged to tag their pets and tighten their fences during the upcoming summer months.Pat Shiels, owner and manager of Animal Control Services Melfort, said more cats and dog...
Jun 10, 2019 Pet owners are encouraged to keep an eye on their furry pals, as animals are more likely to escape and wander the streets during the summer months (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).