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North Battleford creates economic task force as major retail spaces sit empty

North Battleford is moving to strengthen its economic strategy with a new advisory committee, as a recent retail analysis shows the city is facing high vacancy rates, major empty commercial spaces and...

Dec 11, 2025

North Battleford signs agreement clearing path for urban reserve application

North Battleford city council has approved a municipal services agreement with Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM), clearing the way for the band to apply for urban reserve sta...

Dec 09, 2025

'A reasonable budget': North Battleford approves 2026 budget with 3.3% hike, levy increases

North Battleford city council has approved its 2026 municipal budget Monday, adopting a general increase of 3.296 per cent along with multiple levy and utility rate adjustments that officials say are ...

Dec 09, 2025

Battleford council lowers proposed 2026 tax increase from 3.9% to 2.7%

The town of Battleford council has dropped its proposed budget percent from 3.9 to 2.7 at their meeting on Dec. 4. The updated proposed budget shows that each house will see a base tax of $110 annuall...

Dec 05, 2025

North Battleford City Council to vote on 2026 budget with proposed mill-rate increase

North Battleford city council will be asked on Monday, to approve the city's 2026 municipal budget, which includes a proposed increase to the general municipal tax rate for next year.The draft budget ...

Dec 05, 2025

Battleford proposes 3.9 per cent tax increase for 2026 budget

The capital and operational budget was proposed to the town of Battleford's council. Chief financial officer Tetiana Polishchuk presented the 2026 budget with a proposed 3.9 per cent tax increase, whi...

Dec 03, 2025

North Battleford switches from quarterly to monthly utility billing

Property owners in North Battleford will see a switch from quarterly to monthly utility billing in the new year. The billing change was proposed during the city's 2026 budget discussions by Finance Di...

Dec 01, 2025

North Battleford lets drivers turn parking fines into holiday cheer

Getting a parking ticket rarely sparks holiday cheer - unless you live in North Battleford.The city is once again turning December fines into Christmas toys for families who need them most. From Dec. ...

Nov 29, 2025

North Battleford formalizes arena partnership, sets accessibility direction and backs Hwy. 4 renaming

North Battleford council approved several policy and governance measures Thursday night, including a regional framework for the proposed regional arena project, the city's first accessibility plan and...

Nov 28, 2025

Lloydminster approves 2026 budget with 4.08% tax hike and major infrastructure spending

Lloydminster city council has approved its 2026 municipal budget, passing a 4.08 per cent property tax increase that city officials say is needed to maintain services, fund water and road upgrades, an...

Nov 26, 2025