Infrastructure

Melfort council approves funding of Saskatchewan Drive rehabilitation

The City of Melfort is funding a portion of the continued rehabilitation of Saskatchewan Drive. A Special Council Meeting was held Monday to approve the funding for the project. The city issued an Exp...

May 01, 2024

City of P.A. begins cleaning of bridges and overpasses

Starting Monday, the City of Prince Albert is kicking off its spring cleaning plans on the city's bridges and overpasses.Until May 7, crews will be power washing the Diefenbaker Bridge and Riverside o...

Apr 29, 2024

Full steam ahead for Shellbrook's own water treatment plant

The Mayor of Shellbrook is describing a joint venture with the Prince Albert Rural Water Utility (PARWU) as a detour on the town's journey for better water.With no grants available, and a price tag th...

Apr 24, 2024

La Ronge housing shortage discussed at SUMA convention

The need for more housing to meet the anticipated demand due to the opening of the new long-term care home in La Ronge in 2026 or 2027 was brought up at the annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipal Associa...

Apr 18, 2024

Several communities affected by power outages

A series of power outages are affecting residents across the northeast.SaskPower crews have been busy looking to restore power to a number of local communities. Crews were dispatched just before 8 a.m...

Apr 17, 2024

Sask. Homebuilders group says federal budget addresses big needs

At least one Saskatchewan organization is applauding Tuesday's federal budget and its emphasis on building more homes. In a release issued following the budget announcement, the Saskatoon and Region H...

Apr 17, 2024

Rural water utility subscribers face bill increase after planning sinks for treatment plant

When discussing why a costly venture to build a new water treatment plant failed, Don Fyrk states the board may have entered into the deal with their eyes wide open and should have instead been squint...

Apr 13, 2024

La Ronge ParticiPARK to cost $406K

At a regular council meeting earlier this week, La Ronge council learned the cost of a ParticiPARK will cost an estimated $406,000.Planning for a ParticiPARK began in January 2023 when it was announce...

Apr 11, 2024

More protection on the way for Sask. renters but is it enough?

It's a struggle that is crippling Saskatchewan residents of all ages and it doesn't appear to be getting better: finding an affordable and reliable place to rent.With rental rates constantly rising an...

Apr 10, 2024

Grant money crucial component to Mel Hegland Uniplex replacement facility

The future of the Mel Hegland Uniplex dominated Tuesday's La Ronge regular council meeting.A delegation of representatives from the Ice Wolves met with council after sending a letter last week, which ...

Apr 10, 2024