Infrastructure

Battleford council approves budget, 2.5 per cent tax increase

The Town of Battleford has approved the 2022 Budget, which will see taxes increase 2.5 per cent.Battleford's mill rate is rising from 3.42 to 3.68, something council reluctantly noted is in relation t...

Dec 14, 2021

Marina, RV development coming to RM of Meota

A development company plans to build an inland marina and RV site on a large stretch of land near Jackfish Lake in the Rural Municipality of Meota.Council approved an application from Kadon Industries...

Dec 09, 2021

Construction begins on $10-million renovation at Holy Rosary

Work has begun on Holy Rosary High School's major renovation just in time for the holidays.The $10-million project at Lloydminster's Catholic high school, announced back in September 2020, is a two-st...

Dec 07, 2021

Wilkie celebrates completion of solar power upgrade

The Town of Wilkie can look forward to savings on community facility costs for years to come.On Friday, dignitaries and staff officially celebrated the completion of Wlikie's solar upgrade to the Sask...

Dec 06, 2021

Humboldt's wastewater treatment system getting $3.5-million upgrade

The City of Humboldt has announced they have awarded Wastewater Treatment Provider Request for Proposal (RFP) and are moving forward with the design phase.At a city council meeting on Nov 22, it was a...

Dec 02, 2021

Birch Hills named as finalist for provincial award

A nearly seven year endeavour to convert an old Co-op store into a new multi-use facility, has earned the Town of Birch Hills some provincial recognition.The town has been contacted by the Saskatchewa...

Nov 26, 2021

Battleford council approves account transfer for reserve fund

The Town of Battleford is transferring its minimum reserve fund, in an effort to grow finances to utilize in other departments.Council unanimously approved the Minimum Reserve Fund Interest-Bearing Ac...

Nov 25, 2021

Province proposing 51-kilometre all-weather highway connecting northern mine sites

The Ministry of Highways is proposing to build a 51-kilometre stretch of all-weather highway connecting the Cigar Lake and McArthur River mine sites.According to an Environmental Project Proposal, the...

Nov 25, 2021

Lakeview Elementary receives roof upgrade from provincial stimulus funding

One of Meadow Lake's education centres is benefitting from a round of provincial funding designed to improve local facilities.Lakeview Elementary School recently received upgrades to its roof over rec...

Nov 24, 2021

Schools in the northeast receive funding for renovations

Schools across Saskatchewan are getting renovations with the help of the provincial government.Updates to mechanical and structural components in schools will be funded through stimulus funding announ...

Nov 23, 2021