Tag Archives: City Hall
P.A. and PAGC in school/rec centre swap proposal
A substantial land swap is on the table for a vote at Prince Albert city council later Monday.The proposal is for the city to transfer ownership of the Parkland Recreation Centre and lot on Ninth Aven...
Jun 10, 2019 The city of P.A. would acquire the abandoned Angus Merasty School as part of the property swap proposal. (submitted photo/City of P.A.)
City of Melfort provides update on road work
Weekend driving in Melfort should be a bit easier as the City of Melfort plans to open routes currently closed due to road work.The city said via a release that the intersection of Saskatchewan Dr. an...
Jun 07, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Town lauded as 'clean' recycler; contract sees 'modest' increase
It seems Battleford residents have a real green thumb when it comes to recycling.Town of Battleford CAO John Enns-Wind said during Monday's council meeting that based on a report from Loraas Environme...
Jun 05, 2019 Deputy Mayor Susan McLean Tady, left, and CAO John Enns-Wind at Battleford council Monday. Council renewed a contract for its residential
recycling program during the meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Town approves funding for two summer infrastructure projects
There will be plenty of productive noise on the streets of Battleford this summer when crews start a number of big projects. The 22nd St. sidewalk replacement, east of First Ave. W., will likely get u...
Jun 04, 2019 Battleford councillors Shelley Boutin-Gervais, left, and Doug Laing, shown at Monday's meeting. Council approved work on some infrastructure projects starting this summer. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City aims to attract more bus riders
The City of Prince Albert is hoping to get more people thinking about using public transit.Wednesday, residents will have the chance to ride the city's buses for free. Along with being able to ride fo...
Jun 04, 2019 Prince Albert residents will have the chance to ride the city's buses for free Wednesday (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Battleford planning upgrades to historic Town Hall building exterior
The century-old Town Hall in Battleford has a tentative appointment for a face-lift now that council has given the nod for brickwork upgrades for the building exterior.Council discussed the issue at M...
Jun 04, 2019 Battleford council wants to move ahead to make much needed upgrades to the old Town Hall building brickwork. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battleford council eyes Eagle's Nest application for youth care home
The Town of Battleford is mulling over whether or not to grant a discretionary use permit to an applicant for a residential-care home which would house six youth on 28 Street W.Council discussed the i...
Jun 04, 2019 CAO John Enns-Wind, right, and Deputy Mayor Susan McLean Tady shown at Battleford council’s meeting Monday. Council decided to table the issue before making a decision on a discretionary use application for a youth care residence. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff).
Town of Nipawin releases 2019 Municipal Property Tax Rates
The Town of Nipawin has officially announced how the 2.4 per cent tax increase for this year will be spread out through the Municipal Property Tax rates.The increase of 2.4 per cent is fairly average,...
Jun 03, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Overpass gets more protection
The City of Prince Albert and provincial government have teamed up to protect the Riverside Drive overpass.This week two sets of crash bars were installed to alert truck drivers of the bridge's vehicl...
May 31, 2019 Two sets of crash bars have been installed heading towards the Riverside Drive overpass (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Tisdale bringing in radar signs and crosswalks with lights
The Town of Tisdale received a $10,000 grant from the Photo Speed Enforcement Committee, and they've been quick to spend it.Movable radar signs will be placed at both the north and west entrances of T...
May 30, 2019 The Town of Tisdale will be putting a crosswalk with lights at the intersection between Dairy Queen and Memorial Park. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)