Infrastructure

Road work underway near Reynolds School in Melfort

Crews continue to work on roadways around Reynolds Central School in Melfort. Municipal Project Manager Nadine Gouws told northeastNOW that the work includes roadway excavation, rebuilding the base, i...

Sep 15, 2025

Bell's Point Elementary School receives $4.8 million renovation

A $4.8 million renovation project fully funded by Indigenous Services Canada is currently underway at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's (LLRIB) Bell's Point Elementary School. A construction crew has bee...

Sep 10, 2025

Lloydminster eyes federal grant to plant up to 285 new trees across city

Residents in Lloydminster could see about 285 new trees planted across the city starting next year, as council applies for federal grants to support the project.The $167,000 plan would be submitted to...

Sep 10, 2025

Rush Lake well failure probe expected to wrap up within three months

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Energy and Resources says the investigation into the uncontrolled well release at Cenovus Energy's Rush Lake II facility near Lloydminster is expected to be completed within...

Sep 08, 2025

Meadow Lake pool closes for upgrades ahead of 2026 Sask. Winter Games

The Meadow Lake Aquatic Centre is shutting down for a little over a month as the city carries out its annual round of repairs and upgrades - this time with an eye on hosting part of the 2026 Saskatche...

Sep 06, 2025

Area around Northeast Christian Academy designated a 'School Area', rather than a school zone

An area around the Northeast Christian Academy private school on Main St. In Melfort has been designated a 'School Area'. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW the review of the r...

Sep 03, 2025

Road work to shut down stretch of 7th Street East starting Sept. 4

Drivers in Meadow Lake are being advised to plan ahead, as 7th Street East between 5th Avenue East and 7th Avenue East will be closed to traffic starting Sept. 4 for maintainance. The City said emerge...

Sep 02, 2025

Melfort street improvement projects to wrap up mid-October

The City is providing an update on roadworks in Melfort this summer. Director of Works and Utilities Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW the 2025 Street Network Improvement Project includes several stre...

Aug 29, 2025

Biggar's multimillion-dollar Brownlee Square set for spring 2026 completion

The Town of Biggar is moving ahead with a major revitalization project that will see new gathering spaces, a farmers' market pavilion and a replica railway station built on Main Street.Known as Brownl...

Aug 28, 2025

Wilkie's $3.2M pool makes a splash despite short first season

The new outdoor swimming pool in Wilkie only had a few weeks of use this summer, but the town's recreation director said it had already proven to be a great addition for the community.The pool officia...

Aug 28, 2025