Infrastructure

Residential street clearing a priority to deal with rut issues

Warm weather and a recent cool off have left streets with sections of snow, ice and ruts.The city of Prince Albert's roadways manager said crews are working hard to wrap up residential areas first."Ri...

Feb 03, 2020 (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

Leadership hopes new Bell's Point Youth Centre will make an impact

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Michael Bird wants students to feel at home at the new Bell's Point Youth Centre along Elders Road. The approximately $300,000 facility opened earlier this week and incl...

Jan 29, 2020 Roxanne Roberts, Coun. Michael Bird and Allen Morrow are seen inside the youth centre. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Council shelves toll bridge idea

A potential toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has once again sparked debate around P.A. city council table, but on Monday night it appeared it would be for the very last time.In a narrow 5-4 vote, counci...

Jan 29, 2020 Members of council voted against a potential toll on Diefenbaker Bridge. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Local leaders weigh in on provincial waste plan

With hopes of contributing less waste to landfills, provincial government officials are outlining new strategies on waste reduction.Saskatchewan's Solid Waste Management Strategy outlines six main goa...

Jan 24, 2020 The provincial government hopes to cut the amount of waste going into the province's landfills over the next 20 years. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)

Police building for sale

A Prince Albert police building is now on the market.The offices at 15-15th St. West, currently home to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), were listed by the city Monday with a minimum reserve...

Jan 21, 2020 The CID building at 15-15th St. West is currently for sale. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Warmer weather to aid snow removal

Snow clearing efforts in Prince Albert will be getting a boost from some warmer temperatures this week. Milder conditions will allow crews to deploy salt to melt the layer of ice encasing many of the ...

Jan 21, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Canadian Tire in Humboldt one of 90 locations to receive electric vehicle charging

Canadian Tire will expand its network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Canada.The automotive retailer is working with Flo, Electrify Canada, Tesla, and Natural Resources Canada to install 240 ...

Jan 19, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

Community welcomes new cellular infrastructure

Muskoday First Nation is now enjoying improved cellular coverage.This week SaskTel announced a new cellular tower had come online for the community. In a media release on the company's website, Doug B...

Jan 17, 2020 Muskoday First Nation now is enjoying better cellular coverage. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

R.M. pursuing change of direction for road names

A major undertaking has begun in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert, and no road name sign is safe.All the current names are being reviewed and could be subject to change. Administrator Ro...

Jan 17, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Annual Shellbrook event continues as arena project enters final phase

Shellbrook is ready to put on its annual Hockey Day skates tomorrow.This year organizers are looking to raise $50,000 to help pay for the final stage of upgrades to the town's arena. Stephanie Gosseli...

Jan 16, 2020 Hockey Day in Shellbrook will kick off Friday with a school and community skate. (Facebook/Hockey Day in Shellbrook)