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City of North Battleford approves new accessibility plan By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
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NORTH BATTLEFORD– North Battleford city council has adopted a new City of North Battleford Accessibility Plan that will help make the community and city facilities more accessible to everyone. Council approved the document at its meeting on Nov. 27. “It’s provincial legislation that municipalities are required to have an accessibility plan by December 3rd of this year,” said Mayor Kelli Hawtin. “So that’s what administration has created, is a plan and a way to get public input, and a committee to provide recommendations how to improve accessibility in the community. We’ve often got a lot of initiatives going on, but this will give us a feedback mechanism, and hopefully be able to make the community a more inclusive space for everyone.” According to City Manager Randy Patrick’s report, as part of the plan, the city will create a Community Accessibility Committee, which will be composed of up to four residents with a range of accessibility needs, such
as mobility, vision, hearing or cognitive, who will be appointed as public committee members. One member of the public will be appointed who may or may not have specific accessibility needs. One councillor will also sit on the committee. The mayor will be an ex officio member of the committee. City staff from planning, facilities, and community services will serve as resources to the committee. The standing committee will advise on all priorities and projects, and recommend changes to design standards for council’s consideration during the budgeting process. It will also review proposed projects that have accessibility concerns or potential issues before budget submission. The purpose of the North Battleford Accessibility Plan is to “create an inclusive city where all residents and visitors can access municipal facilities, programs, and services without barriers,” Patrick said in his report. “This plan will guide accessibility improvements, prioritize projects, and integrate them into future budgets.”
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Battlefords RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing 20-year-old woman By SaskToday staff NORTH BATTLEFORD — On Nov. 29, Battlefords RCMP received a report of a missing 20-year-old female, Hardeep Kaur, last seen on St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford that day at 8:30 a.m. Hardeep Kaur is described as: • Height: 5 ft 4 in • Weight: 120 lbs • Eye colour: brown • Hair colour and style: black, medium-length If you have seen Hardeep Kaur or know where she is, contact Battlefords RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
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