Tag Archives: City Hall
La Ronge council set to announce restrictions due to pandemic
Information will be released to the public at a regular La Ronge council meeting tonight on how the town will deal with the spread of COVID-19.That's according to La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich who said...
Mar 18, 2020 La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich is concerned about the pandemic's effect on residents and businesses. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
North Battleford Giant Tiger set to close
The retail landscape will undergo a significant change in Saskatchewan, as the North West Company (NWC) is selling 34 of its 46 Giant Tiger locations in Western Canada.Its North Battleford store, whic...
Mar 18, 2020 Giant Tiger's North Battleford location is set to close in the near future. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Irish Stew Supper in La Ronge
The La Ronge United Church is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Irish Stew Supper March 17th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Adults pay $15 each and Children 9 years and under pay $8.00.Pay at the door.
Mar 06, 2020
RCMP Musical Ride could come to La Ronge in June
The RCMP Musical Ride could be coming to La Ronge this spring if local committee members can find enough support to bring the equestrian show to town. La Ronge Community Planner Avyn Koyl and Coun. Gl...
Feb 27, 2020 The RCMP Musical Ride includes 32 horses. (submitted photo/Royal Canadian Mounted Police)
'The first black doctor on the Prairies': a look at Dr. Shadd during Black History Month in Canada
February is Black History Month in Canada, and one of the most fascinating local historical figures is Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd.The Melfort and District Museum has a large collection of information ab...
Feb 24, 2020 (submitted photo/Melfort and District Museum)
Cameras in taxi cabs discussed at recent town council meeting
La Ronge council was approached with the suggestion of mandating cameras and debit machines in taxi cabs at a regular meeting this week.Jason Blue with Blue Taxi's presented the idea to council as he ...
Feb 14, 2020 There are no plans to require cameras and debit machines in local cabs. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
La Ronge council stops redevelopment of Patterson Park
The redevelopment of Patterson Park will stop after La Ronge resident Heather Bernardin told council they were missing the mark when it came to planning. She made the comment at a regular council meet...
Feb 13, 2020 La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich said it could take months before a master plan is in place. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Prairie Cannabis owner interested in opening La Ronge store
Prairie Cannabis Owner Jim Southam is interested in potentially opening a store in La Ronge as the provincial government allows for more permits later this year. He made a presentation at a regular co...
Feb 13, 2020 Prairie Cannabis owner Jim Southam is interested in opening a store in La Ronge. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Town of Nipawin responds to the motion defeat of researching a SUMA/SARM amalgamation
The Town of Nipawin headed home a bit saddened, but not completely surprised, following a motion defeat at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention.During the SUMA conventio...
Feb 07, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Suicide crisis, alcohol hours topics at annual provincial convention
La Ronge Counc. Jordan McPhail believes a response to a question he asked Minister of Health Jim Reiter about the lack of a provincial suicide strategy was "woefully inadequate."During the bear pit se...
Feb 05, 2020 The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association has rebranded itself as Municipalities of Saskatchewan. (SUMA/Twitter)