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High number of discarded needles found around Nipawin in September

Some concerning numbers about sharps from the Nipawin Fire Department (NFD). In their monthly information report to council, the department said the total number of sharps pickups around the community...

Oct 18, 2024

Ross MacAngus seeks second city council term

Having spent his life in North Battleford, Ross MacAngus, a candidate for the city council, brings two decades of service to the community, focusing on maintaining a safe and clean environment for fam...

Oct 17, 2024

City closes large encampment, demolishes underground structure

Editor's Note: This story was corrected on Monday, Oct. 17. paNOW erroneously reported that the Stepping Stones Shelter was 'potentially closing'; however, Donna Brooks of the YWCA confirmed there are...

Oct 16, 2024

City council candidate focuses on North Battleford's image

Knowing that the younger generations are stepping back from North Battleford, Dennis Mercer was fueled to help the city become a promising place for youngsters in this city council run."I believe it c...

Oct 16, 2024

Shellbrook council acclaimed, one seat empty

Mayor and council for the Town of Shellbrook have been acclaimed with one seat still vacant. Amund Otterson retains his seat as mayor and Brent Miller, Cheryl Ledding, Pamela Boettcher, Tim Settee and...

Oct 16, 2024

Melfort fall cleanup week starts Monday

Residents of Melfort have an opportunity to clean up their yards ahead of the inevitable winter weather. The city is holding its fall cleanup week from Oct. 21 to 26. "It's a big week always where we'...

Oct 16, 2024

Bill Ironstand seeks second council term; aims to better taxation and drive growth

North Battleford City Council candidate Bill (Thomas) Ironstand is seeking his second term on Nov. 13 with the aim to be the voice to improve the taxation system for local businesses and homeowners.Ir...

Oct 15, 2024

City increases height allowance for six story hotel in The Yard

An application from an as yet unnamed hotel chain, to allow for a taller building in the highway commercial zoning, was met with unanimous consent by Prince Albert city council during a special meetin...

Oct 15, 2024

Two-spirited activist aims to tackle inequalities and boot economy in city council run

Two-spirited activist Donald Meriam aims to address social inequalities and boost economic growth if elected to the City of North Battleford council on Nov. 13."I'm driven to drive transformative chan...

Oct 15, 2024

No municipal elections needed in Kelvington, Naicam as candidates acclaimed

Residents in two local communities will not have to go to the polls for the municipal election Nov. 13. The Town of Kelvington's incumbent mayor will return to council after running unopposed. Greg St...

Oct 15, 2024