Infrastructure

Mechanical breakdown leading to snow removal issues in Nipawin

The Town of Nipawin has issued an update regarding snow removal in the community. In a news release, the Town indicated that their municipal grader has experienced a mechanical breakdown. "As a result...

Dec 22, 2025

Upgrades coming to Stanley Mission access highway

Upgrades to Highway 915, the only access road to Stanley Mission, are expected to begin in 2026. "Planned on-site right-of-way work may begin in February or March, pending obtaining final permits," an...

Dec 19, 2025

City of Melfort and Town of Nipawin remind residents to obey snow removal rules

Melfort and Nipawin are reminding residents to do what they can to help snow removal crews. Melfort Bylaw Officer Elizabeth McLean told northeastNOW that parking is permitted on city streets for a per...

Dec 19, 2025

Horizon School Division cancels bus routes for Thursday morning

The Horizon School Division is once again taking weather into account for the school day on Thursday. The division sent students home at noon on Wednesday due to the blustery conditions from the Alber...

Dec 17, 2025

Review shows Nipawin in need of commercial, industrial land

NIpawin Council has approved a Population and Land Review. Chief Administrative Officer Michele Sorensen said the review, undertaken by Land Planner Jeff Hrynkiw, was undertaken to better understand t...

Dec 11, 2025

Battlefords Tribal Council unveils $230M plan for new casino, arena and major community upgrades

The Battlefords Tribal Council has unveiled a $230-million development plan that includes a new casino, a 3,000-seat arena, a new high school, affordable housing and expanded health services, describi...

Dec 10, 2025

Equipment failure blamed for weekend power outage

A power outage on Friday and Saturday is being blamed on an equipment failure likely due to extreme cold temperatures. That's according to SaskPower spokesperson Joel Cherry, who explained the outage ...

Dec 08, 2025

NESD develops accessibility plan to address current shortcomings

The North East School Division (NESD) is looking to improve all facets of accessibility across the division. They have introduced their new North East School Division Accessibility Plan, as they look ...

Dec 05, 2025

Winter weight season starts next week

Winter weight season in Northern Saskatchewan will begin Dec. 8. Winter weights allow trucks to carry heavier loads on secondary highways to maximize the amount of goods that can be moved. "Winter wei...

Dec 05, 2025

Work continues at Melfort Landfill site

With the cooler weather here, the bulk of the work at the Melfort Landfill will soon be wrapping up for the winter. The city was tasked by the Ministry of Environment to decommission the current landf...

Dec 03, 2025