Infrastructure

Concerns about Melfort's Spruce Haven ball diamonds brought to city

The Melfort Minor Softball Association (MMSA) has aired some grievances about the ball diamonds at Spruce Haven.An MMSA delegation addressed the city's Governance and Priorities Committee meeting this...

Jul 26, 2024

Council axes major 2024 spending on downtown revitalization

La Ronge council is backtracking on its original plan to spend $2.5 million on downtown revitalization in 2024. That's according to an emailed statement to larongeNOW from chief administrative officer...

Jul 25, 2024

Several roads in Melfort receiving some much needed repair

Crews continue to work on streets in Melfort, as the city looks to patch the many potholes. Several roads have been patched, including oft-neglected side streets. Director of Works and Utilities Lydia...

Jul 25, 2024

Humboldt council votes to increase debt limit to $20 million

The City of Humboldt has amended an application to increase their debt limit. Council has approved the amendment that will see Humboldt apply to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board (SMB) to increase its ...

Jul 23, 2024

Sod turned for Nipawin heliport

The Nipawin Heliport project is now officially underway when it comes to its construction.Late Monday morning (July 22) the Twin Lakes District Planning Commission (TLDPC) held a sod-turning ceremony ...

Jul 23, 2024

Sidewalk repairs underway in Melfort's business core

Look for sidewalk work to continue in Melfort's downtown core for a few weeks. Significant sidewalk repairs are taking place on three blocks of Main Street and several other areas of the city. Directo...

Jul 22, 2024

If you build it: New announcers' booth to be build by Battlefords Minor Softball

The future voices of Battlefords Minor Softball will have a new place to call home at the Marilyn O'Driscoll Field. "They're making a premier diamond at what is known as the (Battleford) Flats," said ...

Jul 18, 2024

Base tax, water and sewer costs rise in Air Ronge

The Village of Air Ronge is expecting a small surplus of $34,700 following the release of its 2024 budget. In total, the budget will hit $3,682,400, with $3,085,000 going towards operations and $597,4...

Jul 17, 2024

Northern mayor welcomes news of nearly complete Garson Lake road expansion

The Northern Village of La Loche is welcoming a provincial announcement made Friday about the near completion of Saskatchewan's portion of the Garson Lake all-weather road. "The Northern Village of La...

Jul 12, 2024

City of Melfort plans to start improvements in neighbourhood; some residents concerned over cost

A neighbourhood in Melfort that has been prone to drainage problems could have the issue resolved, but some residents are concerned about the potential cost. In a recent Governance and Priorities Comm...

Jul 05, 2024