Infrastructure

Lawmakers approve group to begin town hall rehabilitation consultations

Lawmakers in Battleford have selected a group to undertake public consultation for the rehabilitation and renewal of town hall.In 2018, $200,000 was authorized by council to consultant the public on w...

Aug 21, 2019 Battleford Town Hall was built in 1912. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Ultimatum date set for old St. Vital Church

In 1983, the Town of Battleford inherited the old St. Vital Church from the province.But 36 years, 12 councils and six mayors later, neglect has taken hold of what is believed to be the oldest Roman C...

Aug 20, 2019 The old St. Vital Church could be razed in 2020 if no community groups come forward with a plan to raise money to restore the building. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Province seeks buyer for old Saskatchewan Hospital property

Nearly one year after its operations were wound down, the Ministry of Central Services' Asset Management branch has issued a request for proposals for the old Saskatchewan Hospital property.Alongside ...

Aug 06, 2019 The old Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford. (supplied/Ministry of Central Services)

City opens new paid parking lot downtown

A new paid parking lot in downtown North Battleford has opened to the public. The lot will provide "quick and convenient access to businesses, at affordable hourly and daily rates," according to the c...

Aug 05, 2019 The new parking lot in downtown North Battleford will begin requiring payment to park as of Sept. 1. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Line painting begins on Territorial Dr.

The city will begin line painting on Territorial Dr. this week. Roadways crew members will set up multiple work zones on Territorial Dr. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Drivers are asked to slow...

Jul 29, 2019 (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

SaskTel expanding high-speed internet services in Saskatchewan

Dial-up internet and farmer vision television service could soon be a thing of the past.SaskTel announced yesterday communities from the Village of Paradise Hill across to the Town of Preeceville are ...

Jul 26, 2019 Internet service expansion in Saskatchewan (file photo/CJME Staff)

New heliport at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital opens

A new heliport atop of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon opened ahead of schedule on Thursday.The new helipad is Saskatchewan's second rooftop helipad, the other is at the Regina General H...

Jul 26, 2019 STARS approaches the new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital heliport on July 25, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)

Municipal leaders weigh in on bridge toll issue

The question of whether to put in place a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has got people talking.Recently the City of Prince Albert announced plans to look into implementing a fee for those who use the...

Jul 24, 2019 The idea of charging a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has prompted much debate among the public and politicians. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Tax abatement request tabled for developer who eyes old GLM property for gasifier

A new industry could be on the way for Battleford that would see household and industrial waste burned to produce hydroelectricity.Bill Roberts with BZZ Enterprises asked the town for tax relief for t...

Jul 17, 2019 The old GLM property on Fifth Avenue West in Battleford is being eyed for a potential gasifier. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Premiers to focus on Quebec over pipelines, religious symbols at conference

Canada's premiers are meeting in Saskatoon on the final day of their annual gathering with Quebec expected to be at the centre of talks.Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he is trying to work with Queb...

Jul 11, 2019