Infrastructure

New infill lot incentive policy in Nipawin gives developers options

Council in Nipawin has approved a new infill lot development incentive policy. The green light was given at this week's council meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Michele Sorensen told northeastNOW...

Apr 11, 2025

Northern power outage affecting 12,000 customers

Update: By 2p.m. all powered been restored.----A large unplanned power outage is affecting parts of Northern Saskatchewan.A SaskPower spokesperson told larongeNOW the power outage affects 12,000 custo...

Apr 10, 2025

Gov't introduces legislative amendment to pave way for dealing with derelict buildings

The provincial government has taken a step forward to try to help municipalities deal with derelict buildings. The province introduced amendments to the Construction Codes Act to help support the gove...

Apr 10, 2025

Battleford Arena getting facelift

After 25 years, the Battlefords Arena is set to get another upgrade - its second since its construction in 1977. "This has been something that's been kicked around basically since I've started and eve...

Apr 09, 2025

Outlining Ronald McDonald House build in Prince Albert's effect on the northeast

The CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities was in Melfort Wednesday to discuss their expansion to Prince Albert. Tammy Forrester spoke to various stakeholders at the Kerry Vickar Centre, explaining th...

Apr 03, 2025

Melfort council to vote on Historic Post Office roof replacement, main floor lease

Editor's Note: The original article indicated council would vote on the recommendations Apr. 7. Council will not vote on the proposals that day; rather at a 'future council meeting'.-City Council in M...

Mar 31, 2025

Melfort crews attempting to deal with snow, ice on city streets

The City of Melfort may not have received as much snow as first feared, but that doesn't mean there aren't challenges on the streets and sidewalks. An Alberta Clipper came through the province as Marc...

Mar 28, 2025

Several local communities receiving expanded 5G service

SaskTel's 5G network is expanding to several local communities. The company has announced its newly expanded 5G network is coming to nearly 100 cell sites serving rural communities in the province. &#...

Cam Lee Mar 27, 2025

Ice Wolves relocation to JRMCC to cost $250K

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) will require $250,000 in upgrades to be ready for the Ice Wolves relocation later this year. "Our goal is to have everythin...

Mar 26, 2025

Several local communities receiving expanded 5G service

SaskTel's 5G network is expanding to several local communities. The company has announced its newly expanded 5G network is coming to nearly 100 cell sites serving rural communities in the province. "S...

Mar 26, 2025