Infrastructure

Location chosen for Lloydminster arena project

The City of Lloydminster approved a location for a new event arena during a special council meeting this week.City-owned land, just east of 40th Ave and south of the Gold Horse Casino, is where the pr...

Jan 09, 2022

NDP calls on province to invest more in northern highways

The NDP is calling for the province to fix Highways 155 and 905, both of which are major arteries essential to safety and economic growth in northern Saskatchewan. NDP Leader Ryan Meili joined NDP Ath...

Jan 07, 2022

RM of Prince Albert gets grant money for digital speed signs

Ninety-two communities across Saskatchewan have a little extra money in their pocket for traffic safety items, and the RM of Prince Albert No. 461 is one of them. They've received $14,600 in funds fro...

Jan 05, 2022

Gravel road accessing former landfill site closed

An access road linking Far Reserve to the former regional landfill has been closed.That's according to a Ministry of Government Relations spokesperson, who explained following major upgrades to the fa...

Jan 05, 2022

Year in Review: Highway upgrades west of Prince Albert

As 2021 draws to a close, paNOW is looking back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.Traffic and safety related concerns west of Pr...

Dec 31, 2021

Year in Review: Economic and Infrastructure Developments

As 2021 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.There is renewed optimism for the provin...

Dec 28, 2021

New and improved Buckland bridge officially opens

Roughly 14 months after the closure of its predecessor, a new and improved Buckland bridge is officially open to traffic.The most notable difference, is the use of steel as opposed to wood. Reeve Don ...

Dec 22, 2021

BORA requests $6,500 for winter trail grooming

La Ronge council has decided to defer a $6,500 winter trail grooming proposal until the 2022 budget.A letter from Boreal Outdoor Recreation Association (BORA) board member Matt Preston requested the f...

Dec 16, 2021

Access Communications launches new internet service in the Battlefords

The Battlefords are the launch site for a new internet service from Access Communications.AccessHyperSpeed 1 Gig debuts today in North Battleford and Battleford, what Access hopes will usher in the ne...

Dec 16, 2021

Council says Battleford tax increase important for future savings

Despite reservations on raising taxes, Battleford's council were united in affirming the 2022 budget earlier this week.Mayor Ames Leslie said he felt the budgetary process went well, one of the larges...

Dec 15, 2021