Tag Archives: Infrastructure

City of ML looking into the Housing Accelerator Fund
The City of Meadow Lake is considering the possibility of a community with more affordable housing thanks to new federal funding. During a January council meeting Councillor Connie Marsh-Yuhasz submit...
Feb 07, 2025

Northern ice roads opening for traffic
Ice roads in the Far North are starting to open for traffic. According to an email to larongeNOW from the Ministry of Highways, the Shasko Bay to Fond-Du-Lac ice road recently opened with work continu...
Feb 05, 2025

City to accept expressions of interest on Steuart Arena
Before making a final decision on what it will do with the Dave Steuart Arena, the City of Prince Albert will accepted formal expressions of interest from other parties. Council moved forward with tha...
Feb 04, 2025

Parts of Kelvington to be affected by planned power outage
Some residents in Kelvington will be without power for parts of Thursday. SaskPower said in a news release they will be performing system maintenance in the area, and a planned power outage will take ...
Jan 23, 2025

SaskWater assures Humboldt and Wakaw residents of no impacts after sewage leak in Saskatoon
SaskWater has issued an update about the Saskatoon sewage spill into the South Saskatchewan River, and how it relates to drinking water downstream. The City of Saskatoon advised SaskWater Monday about...
Jan 21, 2025

NESD issues letter to families regarding busing issues
The North East School Division (NESD) has sent a letter out to parents and others regarding their busing challenges. The division has been forced to stop several bus routes due to several factors, pri...
Jan 20, 2025

Battleford council proposes $100 levy to save funds for future infrastructure projects
Residents in the Town of Battleford can expect a $100 levy this year.The town held a special public council meeting on Wednesday night to discuss the proposed budget, which is expected to be approved ...
Jan 16, 2025

Melfort, Kelvington, Wadena among communities receiving traffic safety grant money
The city of Melfort is among the 79 communities that are receiving grant money from the provincial government to use toward traffic safety initiatives.Melfort is receiving $98,480 to use toward Phase ...
Jan 08, 2025

Melfort residents to get SaskPower smart meters
omes in the Melfort area will be the next to have SaskPower smart meter installations. SaskPower media relations spokesperson Joel Cherry told northeastNOW crews have been in Nipawin and Cumberland Ho...
Jan 07, 2025

Meadow River bridge to be rebuilt in new year
The new year is set to be a busy construction time in Meadow Lake and starting Jan. 3, the Meadow River Bridge, located on HWY 903 is set to be replaced. According to a Voyent Alert, it is located nor...
Dec 31, 2024