Infrastructure

New La Ronge ice surface and curling rink to cost $34 million

A new facility to replace the aging Mel Hegland Uniplex will cost an estimated $34 million.That's according to documents prepared by RC Strategies for the Town of La Ronge, which includes concept draw...

Sep 15, 2021

Median issues could prolong 15th Street East construction

Earlier this summer, the City of Prince Albert installed a median in the middle of the roadway on 15th Street East.Shortly after beginning the construction, city staff and council began to hear plenty...

Sep 14, 2021

Improvements underway in La Ronge trail system

Trail maintenance and enhancement is currently underway in La Ronge by the Boreal Outdoor Recreation Association (BORA).It's part of an approximately $240,000 project paid for by the Town of La Ronge,...

Sep 14, 2021

SaskTel, other providers trying for faster rural internet

Saskatchewan is a large province with a highly spread-out population and not all of the people in the province have access to reliable internet. Gradually, however, that is starting to change.SaskTel ...

Sep 14, 2021

MGBHLM partnering with CORCAN to build homes

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation and CORCAN announced a partnership Monday to work together to build quality ready-to-move (RTM) homes.Grant Beaudry, CEO for the First Nat...

Sep 13, 2021

SaskTel's Wireless Saskatchewan initiative complete

After several years of work across Saskatchewan, one of the province's biggest internet and call services initiatives is now coming to fruition.Dignitaries and media were on hand just outside of the V...

Sep 10, 2021

Designs for water slide at new recreation centre to be discussed at council

New schematic designs for the aquatic portion of the new recreation centre will be presented for review and approval at the city council meeting this evening. The city's public works director will pre...

Sep 07, 2021

Road work on Main St. in Melfort began Monday

Roadwork in the City of Melfort continues this week.On Monday crews began working on the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Main St.Residents do not have access to their front drive or street while work is under...

Sep 07, 2021

Transportation infrastructure in the North seeing major improvements

A major rehabilitation project of the Fond-du-Lac airport is expected to be completed this fall.The $14 million project includes upgrades to the runway, taxiway, and apron, as well as the installation...

Aug 20, 2021

Province completing passing lanes on two highways near Prince Albert

The long list of construction projects in the Prince Albert area will be wrapped up by the end of fall, each of which will make travel a lot more efficient. Another, larger project is in the works for...

Aug 19, 2021