Infrastructure

Proposed entertainment district for P.A. inspired by Edmonton’s ICE District

'The Yard District' could be Prince Albert's potential brought to life.That's the hope of Signature Developments Corporation, the company that plans to build the mixed-use entertainment complex.Inspir...

Nov 23, 2021

North Battleford council continues discussions on budget, tax increase

North Battleford City Council will continue to have lively debate until the official decision on the 2022 budget is made.During Thursday's planning committee meeting, council members pushed administra...

Nov 20, 2021

Engineering Designs awarded for proposed new Water Treatment Plant

A proposed new water treatment plant west of Prince Albert has cleared another hurdle.The Prince Albert Rural Water Utility (PARWU) board has agreed to award the Pre-Design and Detail Design to Associ...

Nov 19, 2021

Village of Plunkett continuing fundraising efforts for water system upgrades

The Village of Plunkett is still hoping to install a community wide reverse osmosis system, but fundraising for the equipment hasn't been easy over the course of the pandemic.A boil water advisory has...

Nov 18, 2021

Highway 4 briefly closed, slowing Battlefords traffic

Update: the road is now open.Motorists in the Battlefords will have to take a detour when crossing the North Saskatchewan River.Highway 4, from Territorial Drive/South Railway Avenue to the Highway 16...

Nov 18, 2021

Sask. Housing looking to partner with community organizations for affordable housing project

The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation is now accepting proposals from community organizations to create more affordable rental housing.According to a media release, those eligible to apply include non-...

Nov 18, 2021

Meadow Lake applying for significant funding for new arena

The City of Meadow Lake is applying for funding from the federal government to support the development of a new multiplex facility in the community. By applying for the Investing in Canada Infrastruct...

Nov 17, 2021

P.A. Transit expands to five stops in Crescent Acres

The City of Prince Albert is expanding one of its Transit routes to service users in Crescent Acres.Starting Nov. 22, the Rush Hour Transit Route will now include five stops in the area, four new and ...

Nov 17, 2021

New cellular tower comes online in Hall Lake

The approximately 500 residents of Hall Lake are now benefitting from a new cellphone tower paid for by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB). "It will be a big help for emergency services like the fir...

Nov 04, 2021

Summer Games potential for massive impact in Lloydminster, region

A pandemic took away the border city's biggest opportunity to host the province in years, but as restrictions lift, a new boost of excitement for the future is back.Lloydminster is the host city of th...

Oct 29, 2021