Tag Archives: City Hall
Nipawin back in Communities in Bloom competition
After over a decade of being absent in the Saskatchewan Communities in Bloom (CiB) competition, the Town of Nipawin has thrown its hat back in the race.Nipawin has history in the CiB competition. It r...
Jul 30, 2019 Nipawin's floral displays, such as the tulips outside town hall, aim to impress the visiting Communities in Bloom judges. (Facebook/Town of Nipawin)
Nearly demolished to tourist attraction: the Humboldt Water Tower
Originally, there were only 11 water towers in Saskatchewan that were built to look like a lighthouse.To the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery's knowledge, there are only four of them remaining...
Jul 30, 2019 The Humboldt Water Tower looks over the city as one of its tallest buildings. (Facebook/Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery)
City of Melfort looking for proposals to run Northern Lights Palace concession
The City of Melfort has put out a request for proposals to gauge interest on operating the concession at the Northern Lights Palace."We sent that out to the public thinking there could be an entrepren...
Jul 30, 2019 The Northern Lights Palace Conession serves patrons using the pool, boardroom, and arena. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Humboldt hosting fifth Pride Week in August
For the fifth year in a row, the City of Humboldt will host a Pride Week.Mayor Rob Muench proclaimed Aug. 19 to 26 will be Pride Week in Humboldt, following a letter from Humboldt Pride's Organizer An...
Jul 29, 2019 The rainbow flag will be raised at Humboldt City Hall for the fifth year in a row. (Facebook/Humboldt Pride)
Toll bridge debate: the pros and cons
Not surprisingly the idea of tolling the Diefenbaker Bridge to help raise funds for a much-needed second crossing over the North Saskatchewan River has generated debate around the council table. Some ...
Jul 23, 2019 Should there be toll fees on the Diefenbaker Bridge to help pay for the city's share of a new second crossing? (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Spruce Haven splash park nearly complete
Melfort residents will soon be able to splash the day away at the newest addition to Spruce Haven Park.On Monday, July 22, the City of Melfort held a tour at the park to unveil the splash park and the...
Jul 22, 2019 (L to R): Councillor Tim Hoenmans, Mayor Rick Lang, Councillor Trent Mitchell, and Councillor Glenn George receive the $50,000 dollar cheque from Doran Pronych of Richardson Pioneer (right centre). (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Water main construction in Humboldt underway for weeks
An infrastructure project in the City of Humboldt is expected to create detours for drivers over the next few weeks.Water main replacement on Seventh Street in Humboldt - from Fifth to Eighth Ave. (Hi...
Jul 22, 2019 City of Humboldt (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Carrot River beginning water main construction on Main Street
Water mains in Carrot River that are nearly 60 years old will be replaced.Carrot River council decided to replace the water and sewer mains on Main Street. The decision came after Main Street has seen...
Jul 11, 2019 Construction will begin in Carrot River to replace water mains on Main Street after a series of breaks throughout the town. (Facebook/Carrot River)
Melfort Council approves SaskWater lease expansion to allow for upgrades
Another bridge has been crossed for SaskWater when it comes to upgrades at the Melfort Water Treatment Plant.At the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, July 8, Council approved to expand the lease for ...
Jul 10, 2019 The Melfort Water Treatment Plant is located on Reservoir Dr. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Nipawin Chamber and town agree on legal fees for building purchase
The Town of Nipawin and the Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce will each cover $500 of the chamber's legal fees as a result of their building purchase agreement.Nipawin council voted to cover $5...
Jul 09, 2019 The Town of Nipawin will cover some of the Chamber of Commerce's legal fees due to their agreed sale of the chamber's building. (Facebook/Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce)