Infrastructure

P.A.steam engine up and running to Alberta

Prince Albert's steam Locomotive 5080 has chugged - or rather been carried - on its way to the next chapter in an already long life. The 104-year-old machine is now on the road, headed to Alberta.Crew...

Mar 19, 2019 Loco 5080 is prepared for loading at the P.A. Exhibition grounds. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

Melting to begin for Mel Hegland Uniplex ice surfaces

It's the final day for ice at the Mel Hegland Uniplex, but those with a strong desire to skate, can still do so for five more weeks at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC). In the comin...

Mar 18, 2019 The ice will begin melting tomorrow at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Sleep Country set to open shop in Prince Albert

Another national brand is setting up shop in Prince Albert.Sleep Country will be located at the old Bluenotes' store at Cornerstone. Work is currently underway to refurbish the 8,500 square foot space...

Mar 16, 2019 The old Bluenotes' store location is being renovated as a Sleep Country outlet at Cornerstone. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

R.M. anticipates seamless transition to volunteer fire department

The Rural Municipality of North Battleford says it will be ready to tackle an array of emergencies with its newly-formed volunteer fire department come April 1."I think it is an exciting time," Admini...

Mar 16, 2019 The Rural Municipality of North Battleford is promising a seamless transition to a new volunteer fire department. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

City dealing with water line breaks following extreme cold

The extreme cold that lingered over much of the winter is causing infrastructure problems for local city crews despite the warmer weather of late. The City of Prince Albert issued a notice to resident...

Mar 16, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Snow depth levels remain high in La Ronge

Residents of the tri-communities should be mindful of flooding as the snow begins to melt. As of March 13, there was still 48 centimeters of snow on the ground, which is among the highest levels in al...

Mar 15, 2019 The Montreal River in Air Ronge is starting to flow more swiftly. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Nipawin finalizes another portion of pool project

With snow melting as a sign that swim season is coming, the Town of Nipawin selected the next contractor to work on a portion of the pool project. Council went with the ACS Contracting Ltd's bid of ju...

Mar 15, 2019 (Facebook/Nipawin Kinettes)

Diamond mine could take 6 years to start: expert

A diamond industry expert says even if Rio Tinto decides to proceed with a diamond mining operation at Fort la Corne, east of Prince Albert, it wouldn't start up for at least another six years. The mi...

Mar 13, 2019 (Submitted/Star Diamond)

Pothole patrol back on the job

One way or another, drivers in Prince Albert are being forced to slow down.,A number of potholes have begun showing up across Prince Albert. The City's Operations Manager Mohammed Kraishan assured paN...

Mar 13, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Highway 3 resurfacing project welcomed

The acting reeve of the R.M. of Prince Albert welcomed news of repaving on sections of HIghway 3 on either side of the city. A total of 36 kilometres of the key route will be completely resurfaced."An...

Mar 12, 2019 (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)