Infrastructure

Several communities affected by power outages

A series of power outages are affecting residents across the northeast.SaskPower crews have been busy looking to restore power to a number of local communities. Crews were dispatched just before 8 a.m...

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Sask. Homebuilders group says federal budget addresses big needs

At least one Saskatchewan organization is applauding Tuesday's federal budget and its emphasis on building more homes. In a release issued following the budget announcement, the Saskatoon and Region H...

Apr 17, 2024

Rural water utility subscribers face bill increase after planning sinks for treatment plant

When discussing why a costly venture to build a new water treatment plant failed, Don Fyrk states the board may have entered into the deal with their eyes wide open and should have instead been squint...

Apr 13, 2024

La Ronge ParticiPARK to cost $406K

At a regular council meeting earlier this week, La Ronge council learned the cost of a ParticiPARK will cost an estimated $406,000.Planning for a ParticiPARK began in January 2023 when it was announce...

Apr 11, 2024

More protection on the way for Sask. renters but is it enough?

It's a struggle that is crippling Saskatchewan residents of all ages and it doesn't appear to be getting better: finding an affordable and reliable place to rent.With rental rates constantly rising an...

Apr 10, 2024

Grant money crucial component to Mel Hegland Uniplex replacement facility

The future of the Mel Hegland Uniplex dominated Tuesday's La Ronge regular council meeting.A delegation of representatives from the Ice Wolves met with council after sending a letter last week, which ...

Apr 10, 2024

Air Ronge council upset with lack of funding from Trans Canada Trail

The Village of Air Ronge isn't satisfied with its partnership with the Trans Canada Trail (TCT).At a regular council meeting in March, council members voiced their frustration with the amount of fundi...

Apr 09, 2024

Vehicle strikes downtown power pole resulting in outage

Crews are working to restore a power pole along La Ronge Avenue. According to SaskPower, at 11:49 p.m. on Sunday, La Ronge RCMP contacted SaskPower to let them know that a pole had been knocked down b...

Apr 08, 2024

Mel Hegland Uniplex no longer meets the needs of Ice Wolves

A representative with the La Ronge Ice Wolves will attend Tuesday's regular town council meeting as a part of their request for information regarding the future of the Mel Hegland Uniplex. According t...

Apr 08, 2024

Province announces short line railway funding

The provincial government is providing $530,000 in provincial funding for short line rail investments across Saskatchewan.Several local railways will see allocations from the government's Short Line R...

Apr 05, 2024