Infrastructure

Ismail family donates $50,000 to Play it Forward campaign

The family that owns the Twi-Lite Motel has donated $50,000 towards the Play it Forward campaign for the new Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre. Sam Ismail said he recognizes the positive impacts that ...

Nov 26, 2025

SaskTel outage to impact Northern Sask.

Communities north of Southend will experience a SaskTel service disruption on Wednesday. On Nov. 26 from midnight until approximately 6 a.m., SaskTel services will be impacted by network maintenance t...

Nov 25, 2025

New Air Ronge bridge officially opens for traffic

A new bridge in Air Ronge has officially opened for traffic. The new $15.8 million bridge that spans the Montreal River officially opened for traffic on Wednesday. An email to larongeNOW from the Mini...

Nov 20, 2025

Work being done on Tisdale's water treatment plant

Residents in Tisdale could notice a change in their water pressure next week. The town's water treatment plant is undergoing a major computer system upgrade from Nov. 24-28. "This work is essential to...

Nov 19, 2025

Sensor-camera upgrade to shut down signals at Highway 16, 40 in North Battleford Nov. 20

The City of North Battleford is urging motorists to use caution Thursday as traffic lights at the busy intersection of Highways 16 and 40 are shut down for upgrades.The signals - located beside Parson...

Nov 18, 2025

North Battleford funds early work to launch $80.2M arena and event centre fundraising campaign

North Battleford residents hoping to see a new $80.2-million regional arena and events centre built are a step closer, after City council approved funding to jump-start a major fundraising effort.Coun...

Nov 17, 2025

What Sask's new Meadow Lake highway survey is about

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways is asking Meadow Lake area residents to weigh in on several proposed design options for Highways 4 and 55 as part of a long-term regional transportation study.The p...

Nov 14, 2025

Kitsaki Hall to be renovated or rebuilt

Kitsaki Hall will undergo either a major renovation or be replaced with a new building. Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Buckley Belanger was in La Ronge on Nov. 8 to announce $800,000 in federal...

Nov 12, 2025

SaskPower plans new 55-megawatt gas plant to replace aging Meadow Lake power station

SaskPower is moving ahead with plans to replace its aging power station near Meadow Lake with a new 55-megawatt natural gas facility.The Crown corporation announced Wednesday that the proposed plant w...

Nov 12, 2025

Public hearing set for new Door of Hope and Food Bank building in Meadow Lake

Plans to relocate Meadow Lake's Door of Hope and Food Bank are moving forward, after city council agreed to advertise the proposal and set a public hearing for Dec. 8.The application from Meadow Lake ...

Nov 07, 2025