Infrastructure

Naming right search in Melfort expands to Palace score clock

The City of Melfort continues to look for interest in the naming rights of certain municipal facilities.That includes the Northern Lights Palace, and the skate park, soccer fields, ball diamonds, and ...

Jan 31, 2024

Beacon in Air Ronge to be decommissioned

A large tower along Highway 2 in Air Ronge will be decommissioned this year.That's according to a statement sent to larongeNOW from Nav Canada, the non-profit corporation that owns the tower, as well ...

Jan 30, 2024

Melfort water tower inspection reveals significant deterioration

The City of Melfort has an important decision to make about the future of its iconic water tower.The structure along Broadway Avenue is beginning to show some distinct deterioration. The city needs to...

Jan 29, 2024

Frozen valves and water main break force Hudson Bay to shut off water

UPDATE: The town of Hudson Bay is asking everyone to try to conserve water after a water main break.The town issued an update through a social media post that water has been restored to most of the to...

Jan 29, 2024

Humboldt greenlights up to 200K in water meter replacements

The City of Humboldt will soon replace a number of older water meters.Council approved the allocation of up to an additional $200,000 to replace 457 small diameter water meters."They're getting to an ...

Jan 24, 2024

UPDATE: Crews working to restore power north of Prince Albert

UPDATE: Just after 9:30 Wednesday morning, SaskPower said repairs were done and power was being restored.---A power outage is leaving hundreds of customers in the dark north of Prince Albert and even ...

Jan 24, 2024

U16 Toppers squad finishes first at Prince Albert tournament

There was no shortage of dives, blocks or gym-shaking spikes, when the Prince Albert Optimist Toppers hosted a 16-team volleyball tournament on Sunday.And Carlton Comprehensive High School set the sta...

Jan 22, 2024

EV users not fazed by bitter extreme cold says Sask. Electric Vehicle Association

The extreme cold temperatures that bit in central and northern Saskatchewan last week didn't hinder those driving their electric vehicles.As base temperatures approached the minus 40 range in the cold...

Jan 20, 2024

P.A. organization fears road closure will spell end to daycare and youth program

The owner and founder of the House of Potter (HOP) says shutting down the property is a definite possibility, if numbers drop at their daycare.Bryan Leblanc is sounding the alarm in response to a move...

Jan 19, 2024

P.A. daycare close to opening doors after being damaged during 2023 flash flood

It's been almost seven months since Prince Albert's St. Mary Daycare has been open.The centre, which is part of the St. Mary High School building, was heavily damaged during the flash flood that happe...

Jan 16, 2024