Tag Archives: City Hall
Social distancing in effect for upcoming in-person La Ronge council meeting
An in-person regular La Ronge council meeting will go ahead as usual April 22 at 7 p.m. with some exceptions. According to a public notice issued earlier this week, residents were advised only some me...
Apr 17, 2020 Only 10 people will be allowed in council chambers. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
'It's not morally right': No plans for checkpoints in La Ronge
The mayor of La Ronge is against the idea of implementing checkpoints for south and northbound traffic. "Number one, it's not morally right and second, we are the location that's the necessity part fo...
Apr 06, 2020 La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich said the town is a hub for essential services. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW 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)
Local council meetings changing to meet public health orders
La Ronge and Air Ronge councils are coming up with ways to continue regular meetings with COVID-19 restrictions in place.Councillors in La Ronge have yet to determine how their next regular meeting on...
Apr 03, 2020 La Ronge council is still ironing out the details of how meetings will be held. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
'The community is coming together': Delivery service available for seniors, residents with medical conditions
La Ronge Community Programmer Avyn Koyl and a number of local groups are looking to help residents during these trying times. Through a partnership with Men of the North, Lake Country Co-op, La Ronge ...
Apr 02, 2020 The service is operated by the community programmer and local volunteers. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW 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)
Sister of woman who died from COVID-19 urges public to follow precautions and stay home
Battlefords resident Eleanor Widdowson is urging her community and the rest of Saskatchewan to "follow the rules" after her sister died from COVID-19 the day before receiving her test result.Widdowson...
Mar 31, 2020 The family of Alice Grove, 75, (pictured), is urging the province to release locations of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 to prevent further transmission. (submitted photo/ Eleanor Widdowson)
Battlefords residents advised to flush only toilet paper
The City of North Battleford released a statement to the public to remind residents not to flush anything down the toilet aside from toilet paper. The list, available on the city's website, includes c...
Mar 21, 2020 (ID 48258735 © Tomnex | Dreamstime.com)
McPhail calls for reduced business hours, uniplex preparations as COVID-19 spreads
La Ronge Coun. Jordan McPhail didn't find support at a regular town council meeting Wednesday when he sought to change the hours of restaurants, liquor establishments and retail stores among other COV...
Mar 19, 2020 Coun. Jordan McPhail didn't find any support for the motion. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
La Ronge town office closed to public, other restrictions in place
The Town of La Ronge has enacted restrictions with the hopes of stopping the spread of COVID-19.The changes were revealed at a regular council meeting Wednesday when a press release was given to those...
Mar 19, 2020 The town will issue a press release every Thursday morning. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)