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Report shows depth of former dysfunction at Nipawin Town Hall

Accused of modifying the agenda herself, to belittling staff members and cutting off councillor's microphones if she didn't like what was being said, its alleged former Nipawin Mayor Rennie Harper exe...

Jul 08, 2024

City of Melfort plans to start improvements in neighbourhood; some residents concerned over cost

A neighbourhood in Melfort that has been prone to drainage problems could have the issue resolved, but some residents are concerned about the potential cost. In a recent Governance and Priorities Comm...

Jul 05, 2024

Melfort, Tisdale, Cumberland House receive assistance in flood map update, expansion

Three communities in the northeast will benefit from funding to update and expand flood maps. The Water Security Agency (WSA) and Natural Resources Canada are committing $9 million on a 50/50 cost-sha...

Jul 04, 2024

Clean-up continues in Carrot River as State of Emergency is lifted

The town of Carrot River continues to clean up after the major storm in the area late last month. The declared State of Emergency in Carrot River was declared over on Monday. The town will continue to...

Jul 02, 2024

Meadow Lake youth subject of terrorism peace bond

A Meadow Lake youth, who was part of an RCMP investigation into incitement of hatred and uttering threats, has been released from custody on a Terrorism Peace Bond. The youth, who cannot be named unde...

Jun 28, 2024

Council approves $12m loan for Humboldt Wastewater Treatment Facility

Humboldt City Council has approved a construction loan of $12 million from RBC Royal Bank for a key infrastructure project. The City is building a new Wastewater Treatment Facility and upgrading a pai...

Jun 28, 2024

Federal, provincial infrastructure funding to help local communities

Several local communities are benefitting from infrastructure funding from the federal and provincial governments. The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan will support the local projects. The Town...

Jun 28, 2024

Resort Village of Tobin Lake says no watering grass until after long weekend, issues water ban

The Resort Village of Tobin Lake is under a water ban for the long weekend. A news release states that the ban was put in place due to an increase in demand, and to ensure they have enough water on ha...

Jun 28, 2024

Nipawin ends 2023 with $100k surplus

The Town of Nipawin has released their 2023 Audited Financial Statements. The document was revealed at this week's council meeting, and it shows the town had a $100,000 surplus in 2023. "It shows that...

Jun 27, 2024

A century of memories: Spalding celebrating 100th anniversary

Update: On June 27, the town's administrator advised that the planned Car Show and Food booths have been cancelled. This is due to the rainy weather that's been forecasted. Everything else will procee...

Jun 26, 2024