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North Battleford council to set appointments, receive notice of retirement in first regular meeting of 2025

Committee appointments, the mayor attending an economic development event and the upcoming retirement of a city official are all on the agenda for North Battleford Council this evening. As the newly e...

Jan 13, 2025

P.A. council passes $1.2 million increase to police budget

Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier welcomed city council's approval of his request for an increase of 6.6 per cent to the police budget for 2025, saying it will help the department modernize. T...

Jan 10, 2025

Halfway through budget talks, council makes few changes

At the halfway mark of the 2025 budget discussion, Prince Albert city council has made their way through about 50 per cent of the $8 million suggested increased spending without significant changes. H...

Jan 09, 2025

Future of Dave Steuart arena draws debate during budget talks

Should it stay or go? That's the decision in front of Prince Albert city council and it's not an easy one with two councillors strongly arguing in favour of keeping the Dave G. Steuart Arena in the ci...

Jan 08, 2025

Melfort, Tisdale residents reminded to renew pet licenses for 2025

Pet owners are being reminded to renew their licenses for 2025. Melfort pet parents can purchase dog and cat licenses at City Hall or online through the city's website. Director of Public Works Kalyna...

Jan 08, 2025

'Protect your loved ones': CSOs give out 60 car seats with SGI fund

Besides getting a $175 ticket, parents in the Battefords will also get a free booster seat.Community Safety Officers (CSOs) in North Battleford received an SGI grant to give out 60 child safety seats ...

Jan 08, 2025

Delegations have their say at first N.Battleford public budget meeting

Beefing up library security funding and an increase for the Battlefords Humane Society were among the asks in the first of three potential public meetings during the City of North Battleford's budgeta...

Jan 08, 2025

Council to start budget deliberations with a draft $8 million increase in spending

The draft budget that will be presented to Prince Albert's city council starting on Wednesday includes a spending increase of $8 million more than last year. That would put the total city revenue from...

Jan 06, 2025

Public consultation on shelter location to start next week

Residents of Prince Albert will soon have an opportunity to learn more and give their input on the best location for a homeless shelter in the city. The YWCA has been trying to find a permanent spot f...

Jan 06, 2025

'Perseverance': Battlefords RCMP commander reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025

According to the commander of the Battlefords RCMP detachment, his team's biggest achievement in 2024 was their impact on crime.Jesse Gilbert sat down with battlefordsNOW and reflected on the past yea...

Jan 03, 2025