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Town of Tisdale approves 2023 budget

The Town of Tisdale has now officially approved its budget for the 2023 year.At its last meeting, council announced an operating budget of $10,243,000 and a municipal tax increase of 1.625 per cent.Ch...

Mar 13, 2023

Landfill costs a struggle for many communities

The City of Melfort hopes to have a new landfill operating by late 2024. Melfort is among dozens of municipalities having to shut down existing landfills, because the sites do not measure up to new pr...

Mar 10, 2023

Humboldt increasing watermain repairs in 2023

The City of Humboldt is going to be doing more watermain replacements than planned for 2023.Council approved over $700,000 in extra repairs for the year, mostly to deal with a section of pipe that had...

Feb 28, 2023

Watermain breaks in Hudson Bay shut down Arena

The Town of Hudson Bay Arena has been shut down because of a watermain break."It's affecting the arena and the school, and others on that block as well, just because we've had to shut off a few blocks...

Feb 24, 2023

Former P.A. mayor passes away leaving behind long legacy in politics and education

One of Prince Albert's former mayors has passed away.Richard 'Dick' Spencer, who was born in Melfort, died on Saturday just a couple of weeks after turning 92. Many will remember Spencer for his polit...

Feb 22, 2023

'Lesser of two evils': La Ronge council votes to bid up to $1.25 million for SLGA permit

In spite of efforts from local residents to stop La Ronge council from pursuing the purchase of the SLGA liquor license, all members in attendance voted to proceed. In specific, town council with the ...

Feb 17, 2023

City of Melfort advising residents to help prevent sewer blockages

The City of Melfort had to deal with a sewer blockage in a residential area this past weekend, which left residents living on Stovel Ave. without flowing water.The issues happened due to a blockage in...

Feb 17, 2023

'New grounds for the town': La Ronge council to pursue purchase of local SLGA liquor permit

La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski said the municipality's pursuit to purchase the local liquor license from the province would bring the town a profitable revenue stream if successful."I think just everybod...

Feb 15, 2023

Melfort calls for election date change

The City of Melfort has added its voice to those calling for a change to the timing of the 2024 municipal elections.Currently, the provincial election is scheduled for October 28, 2024, with municipal...

Feb 14, 2023

RCMP already using Nipawin back alley bylaw

The town of Nipawin says feedback so far on its back alley bylaw has been favorable.Late last year, the town brought in a bylaw banning people from being in alleys from midnight to 6 am.There are exem...

Feb 12, 2023