Tag Archives: Infrastructure
MLA calls for bridge as only additional culverts to be added to washed out section of Hwy 903
The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is set to replace the Highway 903 culvert washed away late last month and place additional culverts under the highway as part of their repair plans.A sectio...
Aug 22, 2019 Repair plans for Highway 903 include placing four culverts to reduce future washouts. Construction is expected to start in mid-September. (submitted photo/Amber Dishko)
Town council tables talk on asset management plan to weigh fund collection method
How does town council want to invest in its infrastructure: a local improvement plan or by way of an infrastructure levy.This question caused lawmakers in Battleford to table talks on an overall asset...
Aug 21, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Lawmakers approve group to begin town hall rehabilitation consultations
Lawmakers in Battleford have selected a group to undertake public consultation for the rehabilitation and renewal of town hall.In 2018, $200,000 was authorized by council to consultant the public on w...
Aug 21, 2019 Battleford Town Hall was built in 1912. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Shoreline Use and Development Policy expected to be adopted next month
La Ronge Council is developing a Shoreline Use and Development Policy to provide a consistent and predictable way of managing leases and permits along the lake. "That's one of the biggest intents of t...
Aug 20, 2019 An information package should have been sent to all those affected. (Town of La Ronge)
Community will need to raise millions of dollars for new hospital equipment
The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) says there's little the public can do at the moment to prepare for the millions of dollars that will be needed to equip and furnish a new hospital in Prince Albe...
Aug 20, 2019 The community will need to raise millions of dollars for equipment and furnishings once the go ahead is given for the new hospital in Prince Albert. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Finish line in sight for Rotary Trail
The $375,000 in cash allocated from the so-called Husky Energy apology money will not be sufficient to finish the city's Rotary Trail. So, $105,000 of taxpayer money is being used from a reserve fund....
Aug 20, 2019 A recently paved section of the Rotary Trail near the hospital on the west side of town. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Ultimatum date set for old St. Vital Church
In 1983, the Town of Battleford inherited the old St. Vital Church from the province.But 36 years, 12 councils and six mayors later, neglect has taken hold of what is believed to be the oldest Roman C...
Aug 20, 2019 The old St. Vital Church could be razed in 2020 if no community groups come forward with a plan to raise money to restore the building. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
La Ronge Airport receives federal grant for new grader
A new grader will be purchased for the La Ronge Airport after the federal government approved a $334,000 grant. "The grader we are currently using is a 1976 champion grader and it's well past its serv...
Aug 19, 2019 The tendering process for the grader should be initiated by next week. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
MP wants explanation on P.A. arena funding rejection
Local MP Conservative Randy Hoback, has written to the Minister of Infrastructure in Ottawa following the rejection of an application for federal funding for a proposed multi-plex sports centre in Pri...
Aug 19, 2019 MP for Prince Albert Randy Hoback wants answers from the federal minister of infrastructure. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Roof repairs scheduled for Mel Hegland Uniplex
La Ronge Council approved $50,000 for infrastructure improvements at the Mel Hegland Uniplex.The decision was made at a regular council meeting Wednesday where Thorpe Industries Ltd. was chosen as the...
Aug 16, 2019 The roof will be repaired starting this month at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)