Infrastructure

Canola oil v. sand: the careful chemistry of dust suppression

The sticky substance coating the roads of a Midtown block is expected to be cleaned up by the end of the week. Prince Albert roadways manager Brent Kennedy told paNOW canola oil applied to the unpaved...

Jul 07, 2020

Construction underway at the Meadow Lake Tribal Council Bioenergy Centre

Residents in Meadow Lake can expect cleaner air and more jobs in the near future as the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) Bioenergy Centre at NorSask Forest Products is underway. SaskPower and the MLT...

Jul 06, 2020

Major storm pummels Melfort with rain

A significant storm has passed through the Melfort area.Much of the rain fell shortly after 1 p.m. Envrionment Canada's severe thunderstorm watch in the Melfort region soon turned into a severe thunde...

Jul 02, 2020

Work is completed on Main St. water line replacement project in Melfort

A major water line replacement in Melfort is now complete.The project on the 700 block of Main St. started in early June.Director of Development, Planning and Community Relations Brent Lutz told north...

Jul 02, 2020

Council approves land purchase for new aquatic and arena centre

Prince Albert city council has approved a $6.5 million land deal in a narrow vote that split councillors five against four. The city's politicians made the decision Monday night after over an hour of ...

Jun 30, 2020

Local communities receive grants for traffic safety initiatives

A number of local communities will receive funding from the provincial government for a variety of traffic safety projects.The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund is providing $550,000 in grants to 50 comm...

Jun 29, 2020

Planned power outage in Nipawin and area

SaskPower is alerting some local residents of a planned power outage.The power will be off Tuesday, June 30 from 4:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. for customers north of Nipawin Road E. in the town of Nipawin, incl...

Jun 29, 2020

City of P.A. eyes land for new multi-million dollar aquatic and arena complex

A piece of land for Prince Albert's new $60 million aquatic and arena centre has been identified, and city councillors will discuss its purchase on Monday night. If approved, the 18-acre parcel will h...

Jun 25, 2020

Landscaping begins at Air Ronge's Heritage Park

Work to enhance Air Ronge's Heritage Park began last week with groundwork and the addition of a parking area.In 2019, the village council entered into final negotiations with La Ronge-based Little Roc...

Jun 23, 2020

New elementary school announced for La Loche

The provincial government is committing funds for a new facility to replace Ducharme Elementary Community School in La Loche. The announcement was made Tuesday morning and it took Northern Lights Scho...

Jun 23, 2020