Tag Archives: City Hall
Taxi bylaw parked as council awaits more information
North Battleford lawmakers gave first reading to a modernized taxi bylaw at council's meeting this week.Mayor Ryan Bater says council wants more details about rates before making any final decisions p...
Nov 27, 2019 Coun. Len Taylor at council's recent meeting. City lawmakers took part in a discussion on the new bylaw for taxis and vehicles for hire that received first reading. Second reading has been tabled. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Dekker Centre asks city to waive $2 ticket fee for events aimed at fundraising
The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts made a pitch to North Battleford lawmakers Monday asking for continued funding in the city's budget for 2020 as well as a remittance exemption for its fundrai...
Nov 26, 2019 Dekker Centre General Manager Kali Weber makes her presentation at North Battleford council Monday. She asked the city to continue its support and waive a $2 ticket fee for fundraising events for the non-profit. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff).
City to start budget deliberation meetings
North Battleford City Hall has announced it will start its 2020 budget deliberation meetings next week.Sessions will be held December 2, 11 and 16, starting at 5 p.m. each evening. All meetings are op...
Nov 26, 2019 The city will present the first draft of its proposed 2020 budget when it starts budget deliberation meetings Dec. 2. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City finding savings for all by partnering with non-profit groups and Indigenous organizations
North Battleford City Hall has managed to reduce operational costs and find savings for all parties over the past year by forming partnerships with many community non-profits and Indigenous organizati...
Nov 24, 2019 North Battleford City Hall is partnering with community non profits and Indigenous organizations to find savings and reduce costs for all parties. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Town to provide letter of support for local local wildlife rehabilitator
Battleford council authorized the town to write a letter of support for a local wildlife rehabilitator.Council heard during Monday's meeting for about the last six years the local expert, Jim Krentz, ...
Nov 19, 2019 These feathered friends that needed help were cared for by the local wildlife rehabilitator in the Battleford area last year. (submitted photo/Jim Krentz)
Town still putting final wrapping on proposed budget
Battleford residents will soon have an opportunity to see the town's proposed budget for 2020 which it plans to present before Christmas. The town expects to release the first draft to the public in t...
Nov 19, 2019 Mayor Ames Leslie shown at a prior council meeting. The Town of Battleford is getting closer to releasing its proposed new budget for the year ahead. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Residents asked to participate in joint parks and recreation master plan survey
To ensure parks and recreation needs in both communities are met, North Battleford and Battleford are working together to develop a joint master plan. The plan will assess the current state of spaces,...
Nov 15, 2019 Centennial Park in North Battleford has baseball and slow pitch diamonds, a track, jumping pits, walking trails, disc golf course, tennis courts, arena, soccer pitches, skateboard park, and a pond. (Destination Battlefords/Facebook)
City encourages property owners to replace their old lead service lines
Property owners who still have old lead lines for their water service to their homes may want to look into the City of North Battleford's line replacement offer.Director of Operations Stewart Schafer ...
Nov 14, 2019 North Battleford city council discussed the city's lead pipe replacement program at its recent meeting. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Council approves holiday schedule for city facilities open to the public
Anyone who is planning to access the City of North Battleford's facilities over the holidays will want to keep in mind the early closing times. Council approved the holiday hours at its meeting Tuesda...
Nov 13, 2019 The City of North Battleford will be closing public facilities early for the holiday season. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Developer planning parking lot for 110 Street site
There should be some new development on 110 Street across from the mini plazas in the near future.As recommended by administration, North Battleford council approved a land sale at its meeting Monday ...
Nov 13, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater shown at a recent meeting. Council approved a land sale for a property at 110 St. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)