A local SaskParty MLA was encouraged by his government's budget this week.Melfort SaskParty MLA Todd Goudy told northeastNOW the document featured increased spending in several areas, but there is a c...
Mar 23, 2024
Mayor Greg Dionne said he is happy with the provincial budget announced this afternoon, which included increased revenue sharing for municipalities although details are still scarce. "I've been please...
Mar 20, 2024
The owners of Grey Cab and Checker & Family taxi services have asked Prince Albert city council to approve a 12 per cent increase to rates. Multiple drivers attended the Executive Committee meetin...
Mar 19, 2024
The melted snow across the northeast can bring about a potential health hazard.The spring can reveal discarded needles in public places like parks and playgrounds - or even near or in your own yard.Ni...
Mar 19, 2024
A testy exchange between Prince Albert city councillors at the Monday executive committee meeting preceded a vote on 2024 tax bylaws. Counc. Terra Lennox Zepp called for a ruling on whether comments b...
Mar 19, 2024
There was plenty of music and spirit outside City Hall in North Battleford today as the city celebrated Francophonie Week. Students from cole Pre Mercure (EPM) sang O Canada in French, and helped in t...
Mar 18, 2024
The tax year of reckoning expected by municipalities, trying to return to normal following budget fluctuations during the pandemic, has arrived. On Monday, Prince Albert city council will be presented...
Mar 15, 2024
Battlefords Chamber of Commerce members sat down for a workshop today to discuss the topic of zoning. Representatives from the City of North Battleford also participated in the event since the city is...
Mar 15, 2024
People at Pinehouse Lake will be getting ready to take a chilly dip this coming Saturday as part of the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge. The plunge starts at 1 p.m. but there will be a few other activiti...
Mar 14, 2024
The recent snow and the freeze-thaw cycle have led to some challenges for city crews in Melfort.Public Works Director Lydia Steffen told northeastNOW that employees have been trying to keep on top of ...
Mar 14, 2024