Infrastructure

Massive wastewater treatment system upgrade in Humboldt nearing completion

A major project in Humboldt is inching closer to its finish. Council heard a report about the Wastewater Treatment System Construction from the Director of Public Works and Utilities Peter Bergquist a...

Aug 26, 2025

Meadow Lake, surrounding areas to face overnight power outage Aug. 27

Residents in Green Lake, Waterhen Lake, Goodsoil, Loon Lake, Pierceland, Beauval, Pinehouse, Canoe Narrows, Patuanak and Meadow Lake will be without electricity overnight on Aug. 27 as SaskPower carri...

Aug 26, 2025

Unexpected dig undertaken in downtown Melfort

A blocked sewer connection was to blame for an unforeseen dig on MacLeod Ave W. in downtown Melfort. The Public Works department was called by a business on Main St. about a blocked sewer connection, ...

Aug 25, 2025

SaskPower still working to fix storm and wildfire damages

With the storms that have rolled through Saskatchewan over the past two weeks, you may have noticed that SaskPower's page on X, formerly known as Twitter, is a lot busier than just dealing with a numb...

Aug 24, 2025

SaskTel cellular outage across the province now repaired

UPDATE #2: According to their page on X, formerly known as Twitter, SaskTel has repaired the outage. No details were provided on the cause of the outage.UPDATE #1: SaskTel issued a statement shortly a...

Aug 22, 2025

More than $300-million in funding announced for critical housing infrastructure

Melfort was the scene of a major fundraising announcement Thursday, as the provincial and federal governments allocated more than $300-million towards critical housing infrastructure in Saskatchewan. ...

Aug 21, 2025

$1.9M land sale paves way for South Riverview growth in North Battleford

A major land purchase has been approved by North Battleford city council, opening the door for a new development in the city's South Riverview area.Council voted Wednesday during its special meeting t...

Aug 20, 2025

Industrial space in North Battleford cleared for partial church use

A North Battleford church will soon have more space to gather after city council approved plans to convert part of an industrial building into a place of worship.At Monday's meeting, councillors backe...

Aug 20, 2025

Battle River Archery Club could bring new provincial outdoor range to North Battleford

City council will vote Monday, Aug. 18, on whether to give the Battle River Archery Club, based in Battleford, seasonal use of the fenced area behind the River Valley Centre in North Battleford for a ...

Aug 15, 2025

North Battleford to consider easing residential zoning rules

Next Monday, Aug.18, city council will consider whether to give first reading to a package of zoning changes aimed at loosening residential development rules and encouraging infill housing. Zoning Byl...

Aug 14, 2025