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CUPE 882 on strike after latest offer to city is rejected

The City of Prince Albert has rejected the latest offer from CUPE 882, meaning the union is now on strike as of Monday morning.In a media release, the union representing inside city workers said it pr...

Sep 10, 2023

Concession workers, admin staff among those threatening to strike, City says

The City of Prince Albert is providing more details on which employees will walk off the job should a strike come into effect on Monday.As of Friday afternoon, there was still no agreement between the...

Sep 08, 2023

New Battleford CAO shares why he's excited to start work

The new CAO for the Town of Battleford said he's ready for the next chapter in his career and is happy to be working in his home community.Landon Chambers started the new role on Sept. 1 after serving...

Sep 07, 2023

Battleford asking province to review speed limit on Highway 40 entering town

One of the entrances into the Town of Battleford could soon have a new speed limit.The Town's Council met on Tuesday where they approved writing a letter to the Ministry of Highways asking them to rev...

Sep 06, 2023

P.A. council set to discuss budget increases for several projects including event centre

Prince Albert's council is set to discuss increasing the design budget for the proposed event centre in The Yard District.According to the city's administration, it needs to rise by around $700,000 si...

Sep 05, 2023

'It's too bad': Frustration in Battleford after condition of historic hotel forces demolition notice

There's some frustration in the Town of Battleford due to the upcoming demolition of a historic building.Town council met last week where they approved sending a notice to the owner of the Queen's Hot...

Aug 31, 2023

Council approves banner project honouring local veterans

La Ronge council voted unanimously at a regular meeting this week to allow the installation of up to 25 banners honouring local veterans along La Ronge Avenue and Patterson Park. The request to counci...

Aug 25, 2023

LLRIB seeks to create six new urban reserves

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is moving to create six new urban reserves in Air Ronge, La Ronge and Saskatoon.The band is currently in the process of securing service agreements with each of th...

Aug 23, 2023

Taxi deregulation, rate increase to be discussed at upcoming La Ronge council meeting

Cab rates in the tri-communities could increase if a request by Family Taxi is passed. That's according to a document prepared ahead of Tuesday's regular La Ronge council meeting. The request from Fam...

Aug 21, 2023

Swim lessons popular among tri-community youth

There are more than 60 participants in the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life program occurring at the downtown beach in La Ronge this week. "The swim lessons are run Monday to Friday," said community...

Aug 17, 2023