Infrastructure

Major projects pass next hurdle at City Hall

Development of two large projects in Prince Albert's South Hill area has each passed another hurdle at City Hall, on the road to becoming reality. Council approved a development permit application for...

Mar 28, 2023

Planning for Rosthern Hospital upgrades in provincial budget

The provincial budget was delivered on Wednesday, March 22, and while it was full of dollar figures and promises, it contained one note of special interest for the Town of Rosthern.Part of the 2023-24...

Mar 27, 2023

Chamber of Commerce hoped budget would offer more for business

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce had somewhat of a mixed reaction to the province's new provincial budget released Wednesday, as it hoped for a little bit more for business.Chief Operating Officer ...

Mar 23, 2023

Town of Nipawin awaiting answers on future of historic bridge

The Town of Nipawin is seeking answers regarding the future of the "Old Nipawin Bridge".The structure is currently 91 years old and is located just west of town, spanning the Saskatchewan River.The br...

Mar 20, 2023

Saskatchewan residents least concerned about spring flooding: survey

When it comes concerns over spring flooding and mold, residents of the Prairies aren't that concerned about it.That was one of the big findings from a survey gauging Canadians concern over spring floo...

Mar 19, 2023

Public can weigh in on pulp mill environmental document online

Another step has been taken in the road to re-opening the pulp mill at the northern edge of Prince Albert with the filing of the environmental impact statement (EIS) with the province. Prince Albert P...

Mar 17, 2023

More high-speed internet funding announced for northern communities

More high-speed internet is coming to rural and remote communities thanks to a big investment by the federal government.On Friday morning, Minister of Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings was at...

Mar 17, 2023

City to receive proposals for new rec complex in April

The City of Meadow Lake is progressing in its preliminary planning stages for its new Recreation and Civic Centre complex (arena).Proposals for the build are due to be submitted April 6, with council ...

Mar 16, 2023

Special tax 'impossible' for The Yard says city manager

City of Prince Albert council learned on Monday that it is not possible to create a special tax district for The Yard District, the new development that will house a twin pad arena and pool owned by t...

Mar 15, 2023

Chief speaks to council on new fire stations

A lot of work has been done ahead of time to make it easier for the City of Prince Albert when it comes to the idea of tripling the number of fire stations. Fire Chief Kris Olsen told council on Monda...

Mar 14, 2023