Infrastructure

New long-term care home approved for Watson

The province is moving on to the pre-design phase of a long-term care home that will be built in Watson, about 86 kilometres south of Melfort.The Government of Saskatchewan released a Request for Prop...

Aug 23, 2024

Wet weather forces delays on track and field renovations

The renovations of the Harry Jerome Track and Max Clunie Football Field in Prince Albert will not be finished in time for the start of the upcoming school year. The reason being uncooperative and wet ...

Aug 23, 2024

Power outages planned for Lac La Ronge region, Black Lake

SaskPower is warning northern residents of upcoming planned power outages. An outage is scheduled from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Saturday and will affect customers in Air Ronge, La Ronge, Sucker River, Stan...

Aug 21, 2024

Moosomin First Nation celebrates opening of new K-12 school

It's been years in the making and now the ribbon has been cut on a new school for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students on Moosomin First Nation, about 30 kilometres north of North Battleford.Chief Cheryl...

Aug 20, 2024

City approves bus fare increase; ridership on the rise

For the first time in almost six years, the City of Prince Albert is increasing transit fares.Effective Sunday, Sept.1 cash fares for a single ticket will rise from $2.50 ($2.25 for seniors) up to $3....

Aug 20, 2024

Town of Nipawin looking into Evergreen Centre's feasibility, low carbon potential

Town Council in Nipawin heard two updates on the Evergreen Centre at its most recent meeting. Council has authorized administration to move forward with the Preliminary Design of the Nipawin Evergreen...

Aug 19, 2024

Melfort downtown sidewalk repairs complete; Sask Dr. paving project upcoming

The city of Melfort has had one capital project completed, and another is set to begin in the coming weeks. Sidewalk repairs on three blocks of Main St. have wrapped up, and Director of Works and Util...

Aug 09, 2024

Highway 5 construction project hits halfway mark

A major infrastructure project in the St. Denis area is now 50 per cent complete. The provincial government has announced that the extensive $40 million Highway 5 project has hit the midway point. The...

Aug 08, 2024

Lagoon upgrade project costs significantly increase after geotechnical study

Preliminary work on a lagoon upgrade continues on Crown land near the tri-communities. An email to larongeNOW from Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) director of public works and housing Tayven Roberts ...

Aug 01, 2024

MN-S celebrates sod turning ceremony in Beauval

It was a big day for representatives with Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) as they came together for a sod-turning ceremony in Beauval. Several dignitaries, including MN-S President Glen McCallum, were...

Jul 29, 2024