Tag Archives: City Hall
A spring reality: potholes a common sight in Melfort
The snow has come and gone and come back again, but the off-and-on melting has revealed potholes on streets and highways.The City of Melfort is asking residents to inform them of any potholes they may...
Apr 09, 2020 Potholes are revealing themselves as the snow melts. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
City of Melfort makes changes to Capital Budget
The City of Melfort has approved a bit of a change to their 2020 Capital Budget.At their regular meeting on Monday, held via video conference, Council approved to shuffle a couple of projects around i...
Apr 07, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
City of Melfort approves new measures to help soften financial blow to residents during pandemic
The City of Melfort has implemented some new measures to help soften the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic financially for residents.At their Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 6 via video conf...
Apr 07, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Virtual council meeting in Melfort the new reality amid COVID-19
The City of Melfort is hosting its first council meeting outside of chambers Monday, April 6.The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the need for a virtual meeting."This evening will be our first ever v...
Apr 06, 2020 For the first time ever, the City of Melfort is hosting a council meeting online (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Carrot River's mayoral by-election postponed to May
The advanced poll for Carrot River's mayoral by-election on March 13 saw 33 votes casted, although the rest of the town will need to wait at least another month before electing its next mayor.Kevin Tr...
Apr 06, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Humboldt Broncos bus crash anniversary recognition plans change due to COVID-19
The City of Humboldt is still recognizing the second anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, despite the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The City has announced that they and t...
Apr 06, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Nipawin bridge project to resume in mid-April
Fine-tuning of the $8 million dollar bridge project on Highway 55 north of Nipawin will resume.A release from the town said the contractor - Stantec - will begin work on Monday, April 13. Some traffic...
Apr 05, 2020 The bridge on Highway 55 during peak contruction season (Susan Westgard/northeastNOW Staff).
COVID-19 won't affect garbage and recycling service in Nipawin
Garbage and recycling pickup will remain the same in the Town in Nipawin, even during the province's State of Emergency amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.April 6 to 10 will be garbage week, with the follow...
Apr 04, 2020 Garbage and recycling pickup in Nipawin won't be affected, but town administration wants residents to be mindful of ensuring loose materials are in the bag properly (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Mayor of Melfort thankful for local efforts in fighting spread of COVID-19
The City of Melfort is recognizing the efforts of many during the COVID-19 pandemic.Mayor Rick Lang said while city hall remains closed to the public, employees are working hard to maintain public ser...
Apr 03, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Loraas asking households to dispose recyclables if members are sick
Loraas is reminding customers of recently enacted safe waste disposal guidelines to prevent COVID-19 transmission.In an attachment on the Loraas Environmental Services Ltd website, they list several m...
Apr 01, 2020 Garbage bins could fill up faster than usual, as Loraas is asking customers to throw out recyclables if a household member is sick. (battlefordsNOW Staff/Josh Ryan)