Infrastructure

More fire bans issued in northeast, east-central Sask.

More local communities have issued fire bans due to the dry, warm, and windy conditions. Both the Town and the Rural Municipality (RM) of Kinistino have issued fire bans. This comes after a fire at ne...

May 06, 2025

Infrastructure work getting underway on Kingston Street in Melfort

The City of Melfort is advising residents to be aware of some street work on the city's south side. Infrastructure work on Kingston Street began on Monday, and temporary traffic control measures will ...

May 05, 2025

Smart meter deployment begins in tri-communities

SaskPower has begun installing smart meters in the tri-communities. That's according to a SaskPower spokesperson who told larongeNOW in an email that 2,111 residential smart meters will be deployed in...

May 01, 2025

City to sign lease with sports store for Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre outlet

The first of two planned businesses has reached a deal with the City of Prince Albert to use about 1,500 square feet of space in the new Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre. Council approved the lease a...

Apr 29, 2025

New bridge construction set to begin within weeks

Construction is set to begin soon on a second bridge along Highway 2 in Air Ronge. According to a project information sheet prepared by the Government of Saskatchewan, Warman Construction Ltd. will be...

Apr 28, 2025

La Ronge, Nipawin and Tisdale among Sask. airports receiving over $1.8 M in upgrades

The Saskatchewan government is investing over $1.8 million this construction season to upgrade infrastructure at eight community airports, including facilities in La Ronge, Nipawin, and Tisdale.Throug...

Apr 25, 2025

Tender issued for roof replacement project at Melfort's Historic Post Office

Some TLC is coming to an iconic building in downtown Melfort. Three flat roofs on the Historic Post Office will be repaired this year. Council approved the issuing of the tender for the roof replaceme...

Apr 23, 2025

Humboldt Council to vote on white ice mesh installation at EPA

The City of Humboldt could have a new product to use ahead of the next hockey season at the Elgar Petersen Arena (EPA). At a meeting last week, the executive committee recommended the purchase of a re...

Apr 22, 2025

Melfort's Yaremy Screw Piles recognized for safe digging practices

A Melfort company has been recognized by SaskEnergy for their safe digging practices. Yaremy Screw Piles has received a SaskEnergy Safe Digging Excellence Award, one of three handed out in Saskatchewa...

Apr 16, 2025

Pothole season has emerged after the snow melt

The unwelcome side of spring has reared its ugly head. Potholes on streets across Saskatchewan have been revealed thanks to the spring melt. Melfort's Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told nor...

Apr 15, 2025