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N.B. Fire Department getting drone to help with emergency situations

The North Battleford Fire Department is getting a drone to help with their operations.The city's council met on Monday where they approved the purchase of a DJI Matrice 30T Drone and mapping software ...

Sep 12, 2023

City of P.A. not budging despite inside workers on strike, contingency plan in place for six months

The City of Prince Albert is prepared to run operations normally for the next six months despite inside workers going on strike.Members of CUPE 882 officially hit the picket line on Monday after their...

Sep 11, 2023

Temporary homeless shelter up for discussion for Meadow Lake council

A temporary homeless shelter could be up and running in Meadow Lake this winter.The city's council is set to discuss extending the property's operating permit with the city's administration recommendi...

Sep 11, 2023

Council to discuss new drone for fire department, flooding study

North Battleford's Fire Department is looking to purchase a drone to help with emergency situations.That's one of the discussions the city's council is set to have when they meet on Monday.The cost is...

Sep 11, 2023

CUPE 882 on strike after latest offer to city is rejected

The City of Prince Albert has rejected the latest offer from CUPE 882, meaning the union is now on strike as of Monday morning.In a media release, the union representing inside city workers said it pr...

Sep 10, 2023

Concession workers, admin staff among those threatening to strike, City says

The City of Prince Albert is providing more details on which employees will walk off the job should a strike come into effect on Monday.As of Friday afternoon, there was still no agreement between the...

Sep 08, 2023

New Battleford CAO shares why he's excited to start work

The new CAO for the Town of Battleford said he's ready for the next chapter in his career and is happy to be working in his home community.Landon Chambers started the new role on Sept. 1 after serving...

Sep 07, 2023

Battleford asking province to review speed limit on Highway 40 entering town

One of the entrances into the Town of Battleford could soon have a new speed limit.The Town's Council met on Tuesday where they approved writing a letter to the Ministry of Highways asking them to rev...

Sep 06, 2023

P.A. council set to discuss budget increases for several projects including event centre

Prince Albert's council is set to discuss increasing the design budget for the proposed event centre in The Yard District.According to the city's administration, it needs to rise by around $700,000 si...

Sep 05, 2023

'It's too bad': Frustration in Battleford after condition of historic hotel forces demolition notice

There's some frustration in the Town of Battleford due to the upcoming demolition of a historic building.Town council met last week where they approved sending a notice to the owner of the Queen's Hot...

Aug 31, 2023