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P.A. city council pushes ahead on Alley Bylaw; hears petition against it

Prince Albert city councillors heard from the author of a petition against their proposed back alley curfew on Monday night, but remained unfazed in their resolve to move ahead on the issue. If implem...

Apr 21, 2020 According to a city report, up to half of all properties in P.A. abut onto a back alley. (Alison Sandstrom)

Tisdale sees one per cent tax increase, extension on tax discounts

Property owners in Tisdale will see a one per cent tax increase after the town's 2020 budget was approved on Monday, April 13.The budget was approved by a vote of 4-2 with Councillors Gord Mamer and C...

Lisa Brady Apr 20, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

'Six to eight weeks': government expectations of working under COVID-19 restrictions

Representatives from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments met with Melfort business owners as part of the Melfort Trade Alliance's online networking meeting.The three levels of governmen...

Lisa Brady Apr 19, 2020 Local politicians met with businesses owners to discuss the future implications of COVID-19 in Melfort and Area (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).

City of Humboldt adjusting business directory to reflect changes during COVID-19

The City of Humboldt has made a couple changes to its online business directory."Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the provincial orders being placed on some businesses or all businesses, we have added...

Apr 19, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

The Melfort Regional Landfill is open to the public after month-long closure

The City of Melfort has reopened one of its facilities that was closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.The Melfort Regional Landfill is once again open to the general public.Director of Development, Planni...

Apr 16, 2020 The Melfort Regional Landfill has reopened, though it remains closed on weekends. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort regional water treatment plant upgrades to begin at end of April

The regional water treatment plant in Melfort will be undergoing some upgrades in the near future.SaskWater Manager of Corporate Communications Courtney Mihalicz told northeastNOW the existing water t...

Apr 15, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Nipawin Council talks facility closures, geotechnical investigation at regular meeting

The Town of Nipawin held their Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday discussing multiple topics by video.A couple major discussion points were the possible closure of local recreational facilities, and a...

Apr 15, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Former Melfort fire chief receives unique birthday well-wishes in time of COVID-19

A long-time fire chief in Melfort was treated to a unique birthday celebration amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Al Armstrong celebrated his birthday on Saturday, but with social distancing and self-isolatio...

Apr 13, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

City of Melfort recommending residents resist gathering for holiday

The city of Melfort is urging residents to stay home and stay apart during Easter.Director of Development, Planning and Community Relations Brent Lutz told northeastNOW their wish is that everyone has...

Apr 11, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

BARWA Landfill to resume regular hours

Residents in the Nipawin area will be able to use the Boreal Area Regional Waste Authority (BARWA) Landfill in time before Easter Sunday.BARWA - a waste disposal partnership between the Town of Nipawi...

Lisa Brady Apr 09, 2020 (submitted photo/Boreal Area Regional Waste Authority Inc.)