Infrastructure

Prince Albert Chamber welcomes provincial agreement on Port of Churchill expansion

The biggest regional beneficiaries of an expansion at the Port of Churchill would be agricultural producers, estimates Patty Hughes, CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce. Hughes w...

Jul 22, 2025

Kinistin Saulteaux Nation receives over $845k to build EV charging system

By way of the Low Carbon Economy Fund's Indigenous Leadership Fund, the Government of Canada is supporting 13 Indigenous-led clean energy projects and that includes one in the northeast.Kinistin Sault...

Jul 21, 2025

New $3M Battlefords Humane Society shelter opens to improve animal care

After about 15 years of planning, fundraising and anticipation, the Battlefords Humane Society(BHS) has officially opened the doors to its new shelter on Monday - a $3-million facility designed to imp...

Jul 21, 2025

SaskPower installing smart meters in Melfort area

Homeowners in the Melfort area could soon see some activity around their properties. SaskPower is currently installing smart meters in the Melfort region. Spokesperson Joel Cherry told northeastNOW no...

Jul 21, 2025

Puck drops on a new era: Lloydminster's $101M Cenovus Energy Hub to open Oct. 1

Lloydminster's new Cenovus Energy Hub is set to open its door on Oct. 1, marking the start of the city's major recreation investment in years and closing the chapter on the aging Centennial Civic Cent...

Jul 21, 2025

Speeding drivers help fund five new flashing crosswalk lights in North Battleford

By the time students return to class this September, drivers in North Battleford will notice new flashing crosswalk signals at five locations, and the ones caught speeding are helping pay for them. Th...

Jul 18, 2025

Northeast Sask. leaders look to be part of bigger business growth

Two leaders from northeastern Saskatchewan say their communities are ready to be part of the business growth that will come with the expansion of the Port of Churchill and an increased focus on moveme...

Jul 17, 2025

Food waste management company addresses Melfort council

City council in Melfort heard from a company looking to reduce food waste in municipalities across the country. A virtual delegation from FoodCycle Science addressed council on food waste management i...

Jul 15, 2025

New Lloydminster park makes a splash with focus on accessibility

Residents in Lloydminster have a new place to gather this summer - and the mayor says it was designed so no one has to stay home because of mobility challenges. The Aurora Community Space, which opene...

Jul 12, 2025

Nipawin Heliport grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday

A moment years in the making is just around the corner. Amidst Nipawin's 100th birthday and homecoming celebration, another momentous event is being held. The grand opening and ribbon cutting at the N...

Jul 11, 2025