Infrastructure

SaskTel introduces infiNET service to Melfort

Residents in Melfort may soon have faster Internet speed.SaskTel's infiNET service, which the company calls "Saskatchewan's fastest fibre optics network," is now available in certain areas of Melfort....

Feb 19, 2020 (submitted photo/Shawna Schellenberg)

Province seeking consultant for potential new winter road to Wollaston Lake

The provincial government is looking to hire a consultant to provide services for an economic impact study on a proposed winter road to Wollaston Lake from Highway 905. "We have had over the past few ...

Feb 19, 2020 Ice roads to Wollaston Lake would be replaced by the winter road. (Facebook)

SaskPower outage to affect R.M. of Buckland customers Thursday

SaskPower customers in the R.M. of Buckland will be without power this Thursday.From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Crown corporation will conduct routine maintenance."It's just some equipment changes. Some old...

Feb 19, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Premier Moe makes stop in Melfort, tours Wellness Centre

The premier of Saskatchewan is out and about in the province for a couple weeks before budget time gets into the home stretch.Scott Moe was in the Melfort area on Tuesday, Feb. 18 touring around some ...

Feb 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to some health care personnel at the Melfort Wellness Centre during his travels in the area. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Brief power outage expected in several local communities

A planned power outage later this week will affect a number of local residents.According to SaskPower, the outage will take place Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Fulda, Pilger, Middle...

Feb 18, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

R.M. pays over $500K for new dozer

After a tendering process, R.M. councillors chose a new dozer based on other factors besides price.The R.M. signed a purchase agreement for a 2020 D6 CAT Dozer, for the price of $538,400 plus tax from...

Feb 14, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

La Ronge council stops redevelopment of Patterson Park

The redevelopment of Patterson Park will stop after La Ronge resident Heather Bernardin told council they were missing the mark when it came to planning. She made the comment at a regular council meet...

Feb 13, 2020 La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich said it could take months before a master plan is in place. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

P.A. considers reducing lot prices to stimulate sales

As the construction recession continues to hit P.A., city council is considering reducing lot prices in a bid to boost sales. The city currently has 38 vacant lots for sale in Crescent Acres, with ano...

Feb 13, 2020 The City of Prince Albert currently has 38 vacant lots on the market in Crescent Acres in the East of the city (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Shellbrook residents to see fee increases

Residents in the Town of Shellbrook will pay more for water starting this month.Residents will pay $35.82 per month plus a consumption rate of $0.125 per 100 gallons. This is an increase from $35.12 a...

Feb 13, 2020 Water rates are going up for Shellbrook residents. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Vermette supporting three petitions in Cumberland riding ahead of spring session

When politicians return for the spring session of the Legislative Assembly next month, Cumberland NDP MLA Doyle Vermette will have several petitions to serve the government on behalf of northerners. T...

Feb 12, 2020 MLA Doyle Vermette is involved with petitions in Creighton, La Ronge and other communities. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)