Tag Archives: Infrastructure
SaskEnergy, TransGas conducting controlled vent of natural gas near Tisdale on Wednesday
If you smell rotten eggs in the Tisdale are on the morning of Wednesday, May 29, don't panic. SaskEnergy and TransGas are doing a controlled venting of their compressor station in the area.The process...
May 28, 2019 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Weighing the cost of waste: P.A.'s rapidly bloating landfill
Prince Albert city council is interested in an organic composting program but is lukewarm about the hefty price tag.A report from city staff shows it would cost around $1.6 million to set up by 2020. ...
May 28, 2019 P.A.'s landfill is near capacity and a new cell will cost $3.5 million. An organic composting program would cost $1.6 million to set up.(File photo/paNOW Staff)
Road closure updates as water line replacment work continues in Melfort
City of Melfort crews are into week two of water line replacement on Sask Drive.Work at the intersection of Main St. and Sask Drive is complete and will be re-opened this afternoon.The Sask Drive road...
May 27, 2019 Sask Drive is closed from Main St. to Brunswick St. for water line replacement. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)
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)