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Battlefords RCMP adust to leadership change

While their former Inspector prepares for a new venture, the Battlefords RCMP detachment has been preparing for his departure.Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk said the change has been in the works for months, ...

Apr 23, 2021

Mayor hopes 20 per cent vape tax might help deter users

With the new 20 per cent tax on vaping products being introduced in the province's new budget, local Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said he hopes it will deter more people from vaping.The new Vapour Pro...

Apr 22, 2021

Town recreation facility rates to see small overall increase

Those using the Town of Battleford recreation facilities will notice some rate increases ahead.Council approved just over a five per cent average increase on user rates in total overall for facilities...

Apr 22, 2021

Insp. Beck leaving the Battlefords

Insp. Tom Beck of the Battlefords RCMP detachment is leaving his role as Officer in Charge.He is leaving the area to take a new posting up north in Whitehorse, Yukon. Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk will take...

Apr 22, 2021

Education portion of taxes going up, but town still has zero per cent increase

The Town of Battleford residents will likely see an increase in the educational portion of their property tax bills when they receive them in the mail. Mayor Ames Leslie said the town is still keeping...

Apr 21, 2021

Town trying canola-based dust suppressant as more efficient method

The Town of Battleford will try a new method to better control the dust on a number of roads and be environmentally-friendly at the same time.Council approved a recommendation for the purchase and app...

Apr 20, 2021

Town sees overall increase in calls for service in latest RCMP report

The Town of Battleford has seen an overall 21 per cent increase in calls for service from January to March in 2021, compared to the same time last year, based on the latest RCMP report.The town receiv...

Apr 20, 2021

City looking at starting new good neighbours program

North Battleford council members are looking at starting a new good neighbours program to get the community more involved in helping others.Administration discussed reactivating the city's Neighbourho...

Apr 19, 2021

Prince Albert Mayor warns future "Freedom" rally organizers will face charges

Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he is very disappointed in the people who organized and took part in a rally outside Court of Queen's Bench on Saturday. Meanwhile the provincial government called...

Apr 19, 2021

Local companies hope to bid on city's Primary Sanitary Sewer Trunk Upgrade project

Some North Battleford council members are hoping to have local companies be included in the bid process for the Primary Sanitary Sewer Trunk Upgrade project that is in the planning stages.Councillor B...

Apr 19, 2021