Tag Archives: City Hall
City to review financial impact of facility closures during pandemic
The City of North Battleford is assessing the financial impact of closing its facilities due to COVID-19 precautions.It is losing revenue with the closure of its recreation facilities as well as from ...
Apr 03, 2020 The Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre is one of the recreation facilities closed due to the COVID-19 precaution measures. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Town looks to broadcast council meetings live online during COVID-19 pandemic
The Town of Battleford hopes to broadcast future council meetings online during the pandemic.The next meeting takes place April 6. The town will post a link on its website when all the details are fin...
Apr 02, 2020 The Town of Battleford hopes to broadcast its upcoming council meetings online for the public to see during the pandemic. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Loraas asking households to dispose recyclables if members are sick
Loraas is reminding customers of recently enacted safe waste disposal guidelines to prevent COVID-19 transmission.In an attachment on the Loraas Environmental Services Ltd website, they list several m...
Apr 01, 2020 Garbage bins could fill up faster than usual, as Loraas is asking customers to throw out recyclables if a household member is sick. (battlefordsNOW Staff/Josh Ryan)
Sister of woman who died from COVID-19 urges public to follow precautions and stay home
Battlefords resident Eleanor Widdowson is urging her community and the rest of Saskatchewan to "follow the rules" after her sister died from COVID-19 the day before receiving her test result.Widdowson...
Mar 31, 2020 The family of Alice Grove, 75, (pictured), is urging the province to release locations of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 to prevent further transmission. (submitted photo/ Eleanor Widdowson)
City asking public to report potholes
There is something dark, deep and formidable around the corner many motorists dread at this time of the year: Yes, it's pothole season once again in the Battlefords. The City of North Battleford is as...
Mar 27, 2020 Unsightly potholes are creeping up once again along many North Battleford roads. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Legion looking to start banner program to honour North Battleford veterans
The North Battleford community may soon see a banner program to honour its veterans, similar to the one started in Battleford last year.The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch #70 based in North Battle...
Mar 27, 2020 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70 in North Battleford wants to work with the Fred Light Museum and the city to create a banner program to remember local veterans. (submitted photo/Town of Battleford)
City Council meetings moving to online platform
The COVID-19 situation is causing many schools, businesses and municipalities to explore virtual spaces for their day to day operations.The City of North Battleford is no exception, saying they will b...
Mar 27, 2020 Council meetings moving to online platform (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Town won't disconnect water services during COVID-19 State of Emergency
Battleford residents will appreciate knowing the town is considering the current state of affairs with COVID-19 related issues and hopes to make it easier for those who may be dealing with financial c...
Mar 25, 2020 The Town of Battleford announced it will not disconnect residents' water services during the province's State of Emergency response to COVID-19. People are encouraged to call the town if they need to make payment arrangements for their utility bill. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Battleford's city and school playgrounds closed due to COVID-19
All of the city's outdoor playgrounds, as well as school playgrounds are now closed due to COVID-19 concerns.The City of North Battleford is asking residents to continue to practice social distancing ...
Mar 24, 2020 City and school playgrounds are now closed in North Battleford due to the COVID-19 situation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City Hall closing due to COVID-19 precautions; council meeting cancelled
Those planning to visit City Hall will want to make alternative plans for the immediate future. The City of North Battleford has announced City Hall will be closed to the public effective Monday due t...
Mar 22, 2020 City Hall will be closed to the public effective March 23 due to COVID-19 precautions. Council's meeting scheduled for the same date has been cancelled. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)