Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Habitat for Humanity taking in applications for future Melfort home
Habitat for Humanity Melfort has its lot and funds to start the build of another affordable home, although one key aspect is still missing before they can continue:A family.Habitat is looking for lowe...
May 26, 2019 Habitat for Humanity Melfort's lot on Burrows Ave W is ready for a house, but how big it's going to be is still a question (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
City to set up committee for airport economic development
A new terminal building, a second runway, and a return of float planes are among elements that will be discussed by a soon-to-be established committee for Prince Albert's airport. The committee, which...
May 24, 2019 A new terminal, runway and even float planes will be up for discussion by a soon-to-be created economic development committee for the Prince Albert airport.(File photo/paNOW Staff)
More delays in finding Carlton School crosswalk solution
The conundrum continues on how to make the crosswalk on Sixth Ave. E. between Carlton Comprehensive Public High School and Carlton Court Plaza safer.Prince Albert city council decided Tuesday to delay...
May 23, 2019 The painting style of a 3D crosswalk, such as this one in the Montreal borough of Outremont, creates an optical illusion that makes the lines appear to float above the ground. (Ryan Remiorz/ The Canadian Press)
Water park and spray pads set to open soon
People looking to cool themselves off will be able to do so soon.The Kinsman Water Park is slated to open June 7, while spray pads and wading pools will open June 1. Curtis Olsen, recreation coordinat...
May 22, 2019 The Kinsmen Water Park, city spray pads and wading pools are set to open in the coming weeks (file photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. council changes course on bridge design plans
Prince Albert's outdoor enthusiasts will have to wait longer for a decision on how and when Prince Albert's eight pedestrian bridges will be replaced. The four bridges in Little Red River Park and the...
May 22, 2019 Some outdoor enthusiasts in P.A. might have that sinking feeling when learning city council has changed course regarding the much-needed replacement of eight pedestrian bridges around the city. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Entire roof at SHNB to be replaced following water leaks from product failure
The entire roof on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) will be replaced as roofing panels on the facility have shrunk and caused water leaks.The recommendation comes from the consort...
May 22, 2019 The entire roof on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford has to be replaced. It opened in November 2018. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Doctor believes need for long-term care in La Ronge is 'significant'
A physician in La Ronge believes there's significant room for expansion of long-term care facilities in the tri-communities. "It's extremely important to have access to good long-term care," said Dr. ...
May 21, 2019 A Long-term care facility in La Ronge is still in the planning phase. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan Drive in Melfort to be repaved
Saskatchewan Drive in Melfort will be receiving a makeover this summer.Beginning on Tuesday, May 21, work will begin on the major Melfort road as the city repaves a stretch ranging from Anderson Avenu...
May 17, 2019 Saskatchewan Drive from Main Street East. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Area airport set to see improvements
The Birch Hills Airport will be able to make some valuable upgrades with new funding from the provincial government. Last week the Government of Saskatchewan announced nine municipal airports in the p...
May 15, 2019 The Birch Hills Airport is going to be getting some upgrades soon. (submitted photo/Bryce Meyer)
'Thanks a million': Retirement on the horizon for Kevin and Cora Leung
An era is coming to an end at Country North Shell in La Ronge as owners Kevin and Cora Leung have sold their business to Lake Country Co-op.The hand over is expected to occur at the end of this month ...
May 14, 2019 Cora and Kevin Leung will close their business May 28. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)