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Changes for downtown parking in Meadow Lake being discussed

The City of Meadow Lake is discussing whether it should change its downtown parking policy.Right now, people can pay to use a spot for two hours, while those who receive a fine have 96 hours to pay an...

Sep 27, 2023

North Battleford looking to create back alley bylaw, limit who can use overnight

The City of North Battleford is looking to limit who can use back alleys overnight.City Council met on Monday and approved the first of three readings for a new bylaw that would limit access on these ...

Sep 26, 2023

Tentative agreement reached between CUPE 882 and City of Prince Albert

After weeks of being on the picket lines, it appears a deal has been reached between inside city workers and the City of Prince Albert.In a statement issued by CUPE 882, the two sides came to a tentat...

Sep 26, 2023

North Battleford begins week of Reconciliation with flag-raising ceremony

The first in a series of events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in North Battleford will be held on Monday.First Nations Elders, Chiefs, dignitaries, and school children will com...

Sep 24, 2023

Winter shelter likely to re-open mid-October as homeless numbers double

Stepping Stones shelter has plans to re-open on Oct. 15 at its location at the Exhibition Grounds but it's already projected to not have enough beds. Those who work in social housing estimate that Pri...

Sep 22, 2023

Leaked report finds breach by former mayor, inaction by council

A heavily redacted copy of the investigation into the conduct of former Nipawin mayor Rennie Harper shows that she violated the municipality's Code of Ethics bylaw. The report was leaked to social med...

Sep 22, 2023

Nipawin Mayor candidate profile - Marlon Zacharias

northeastNOW will be publishing profiles of all three candidates for Mayor of Nipawin in advance of the forum chaired by the Nipawin & District Chamber of Commerce on Oct 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at th...

Sep 21, 2023

North Battleford CSO's, RCMP looking to crackdown on speeding across city

Speeding appears to be a major problem in certain areas of North Battleford.Between November 2022 and July 2023, several radar speed traffic counters were placed across the city to determine where Com...

Sep 20, 2023

Nipawin Mayor candidate profile - Brian Starkell

northeastNOW will be publishing profiles of all three candidates for Mayor of Nipawin in advance of the forum chaired by the Nipawin & District Chamber of Commerce on Oct 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at th...

Sep 19, 2023

Owners of Battleford's Queen Hotel wanting to replace building with rental units

Discussions are happening regarding what should replace the Queen's Hotel in the Town of Battleford.The Town's Council met on Monday where plans were brought forward by the property's owners who want ...

Sep 19, 2023