Tag Archives: City Hall
Melfort passes bylaw to allow duplex builds on east side
The City of Melfort is moving forward with changes to allow for duplexes in an area of the city that currently does not permit them.A big topic of conversation at the regular council meeting Monday, M...
May 07, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
City looking at 3D upgrade for Carlton crosswalk
More paint and some creativity will soon be added to a busy crosswalk near Carlton Comprehensive Public High School in an effort to make it more visible.Prince Albert city councillors voted this week ...
May 03, 2019 The painting style of a 3D crosswalk, such as this one in the Montreal borough of Outremont, creates an optical illusion that makes the lines appear to float above the ground. (Ryan Remiorz/ The Canadian Press)
Melfort seeking public input for new official community plan
As the City of Melfort continues to develop a new official community plan and zoning bylaw, residents are encouraged to voice their thoughts on the city's future.Crosby Hanna and Associates, a landsca...
May 02, 2019 Boards with information on Melfort's proposed policies and regulations are to help Crosby Hanna and Associates receive feedback for the City of Melfort (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
'If you can hear me, you can see me': Riders weigh in on motorcyle noise
Public nuisance or a good way to keep motorcycle riders safe?Excessive vehicle noise is a topic that's sure to heat up as the weather warms. Kelvin Bakstrad has been riding motorcycles for about 34 ye...
Apr 26, 2019 Motorcycles (Submitted Photo/ Mitch Haffey)
Federal government announces $54 million for local-area projects
The federal government is putting $54 million into various projects around the region, including crime prevention in the north, forest fire prevention and flood mitigation. The money was announced Tue...
Apr 23, 2019 Federal Minister Ralph Goodale was in Prince Albert Tuesday to announced $54 million in funding for six new initiatives across the region. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
CAA accepting nominations for province's worst roads
Now that the snow is gone, local drivers can take a look at the damage to the roads after a long cold winter.In this spirit CAA Saskatchewan is asking people to nominate what roads they think are the ...
Apr 19, 2019 CAA Saskatchewan is accepting nominations for Saskathcewan's Worst Roads (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Melfort looking for Historic Post Office tenant
With the long-term goal of renting out the Historic Post Office still being in the air, the City of Melfort is ready for short-term options in the meantime.After building improvements, the city is loo...
Apr 18, 2019 The Historic Post Office in Melfort will be able to host a short-term tenant and daily events (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff).
City of Melfort moving to public consultation portion of Official Community Plan process
For the first time this century, the City of Melfort is going through the process of putting together a new Official Community Plan.Representatives from Crosby Hanna and Associates were at City Hall o...
Apr 18, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Fire Department weighs in on backyard fire pit safety
As the warmer weather arrives, residents will be tempted to bring out their recreational fire pits.Permits can be picked up at city hall which may be followed by an inspection according to Melfort Fir...
Apr 18, 2019 Permits and proper safety regulations are required for backyard fire pits. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Report makes cross-party recommendations to get more women into politics
A cross-party committee in Ottawa has put forward a report that includes a number of recommendations on how to turn the page on the ongoing underrepresentation of women in politics.Titled "Elect her: ...
Apr 16, 2019 (Adwo/Dreamstime.com)