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CAA accepting nominations for province's worst roads

Now that the snow is gone, local drivers can take a look at the damage to the roads after a long cold winter.In this spirit CAA Saskatchewan is asking people to nominate what roads they think are the ...

Apr 19, 2019 CAA Saskatchewan is accepting nominations for Saskathcewan's Worst Roads (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Swimming pool could open in Air Ronge in less than one year

A registered massage therapist has big plans for a large house in Air Ronge, which has remained unoccupied for years. The house is located on the corner of Anson Street and Norseman St. East, and incl...

Apr 18, 2019 This house is Air Ronge is the location of the project. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Local organization makes "cheeky" offer for city-owned land

A local non-profit organization wants to buy a piece of land in Prince Albert, and is asking the city for the same incentives other local developers have received. KIN Enterprises sent a cheque for $5...

Apr 18, 2019 KIN Enterprises has offered to buy the property next to its Starlight Restaurant operation. (KIN Enterprises)

City eyes more land for turning lanes

Prince Albert city council hopes to buy more land to accommodate the installation of turning lanes at two busy local intersections. The city is planning to make offers to buy land at the intersections...

Apr 16, 2019 The City of Prince Albert is hoping to buy land at two intersections to accommodate the addition of turning lanes. (submitted photo/City of Prince Albert)

Eagle Point residents opposed to joining La Ronge

The majority of Eagle Point residents believe there are no advantages to joining the Town of La Ronge and seem to be happy with their current situation in the subdivision.That's according to results f...

Apr 16, 2019 Most Eagle Point residents seem happy with the way things are. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

City councillors talk municipal airport

A local city councillor is concerned about economic development, or rather the lack of it, at the Prince Albert Municipal Airport. Ward 8 Coun. Ted Zurakowski raised the issue last week, saying a fire...

Apr 15, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Diamond North Credit Union wins grant, forwards money to Nipawin pool project

For the past three years, Nipawin Chase the Ace had been fundraising for the Pool at Central Park's building renovations.In the evening of Thursday, April 11, they received one of their biggest donati...

Apr 13, 2019 Diamond North Credit Union presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Nipawin Pool Building Committee during the April 11 Chase the Ace event (Facebook/Nipawin Chase the Ace).

Last call for old Saskatchewan Hospital

The former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford will soon be up for grabs for any interested buyers.Nancy Cherney, an assistant deputy minister with the property management division of the Ministry ...

Apr 12, 2019 The province is getting ready to start accepting requests for proposals for those interested in purchasing the former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford site to redevelop it for future use. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Street sweeping gets underway

An estimated eight-week street sweeping process is getting underway in Prince Albert and after the brutal winter there is a lot more sand and debris to remove."It'll slow us down somewhat but we shoul...

Apr 12, 2019 On most of the city's streets the remnants of the harsh winter are extensive.(Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

Lobby group expects Tote Road corridor to be upgraded by 2021

Expected market growth and increased transportation are two positives noted from those pushing for upgrades to the Tote Road corridor. Several people attended an open public meeting on the subject hos...