Infrastructure

La Ronge strategic plan includes attracting anchor businesses

La Ronge council has developed a strategic plan to assist in guiding their decisions until 2025. The list includes 18 objectives in a number of areas such as community wellness, recreation, infrastruc...

Apr 29, 2021

Trapper hired to remove beavers by Studer Street

Beavers and muskrats are causing havoc to the town's drainage system near Studer Street and Riese Drive. La Ronge manager of public works and utilities Stacia Selinger explained it is a common occurre...

Apr 28, 2021

SK 4 Dorintosh named worst road in Saskatchewan

The 2021 CAA's Worst Roads Saskatchewan campaign results were announced today, with Saskatchewan HWY 4 through Dorintosh at the number one spot.The campaign is designed to highlight roads in need of r...

Apr 28, 2021

Two street closures on 20th Avenue in North Battleford

The City of North Battleford will have multiple streets closed today until 5:00 p.m.Twentieth Avenue from 100th-101st Street is undergoing a power pole replacement by SaskPower, while 20th Avenue from...

Apr 28, 2021

North Battleford begins water line flushing May 10

North Battleford residents will have to be prepared on May 10 for a brief pause on water usage in multiple neighbourhoods.The City will begin the 2021 unidirectional water line flushing on Monday, May...

Apr 27, 2021

Study says cost of new water treatment plant $7 million more than initial estimate

Plans for a new water treatment plant west of Prince Albert are at a crossroads according to the chair of the project's steering committee.The initial estimated cost of the facility was $45 million do...

Apr 23, 2021

STARS radiothon flies high with $340,000 raised via airwaves

A grand total of $340,000 has been raised across Saskatchewan in the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon fundraiser.The two-day broadcast special, which signed off the air at 6 p.m. today, involved alm...

Apr 22, 2021

All-weather road connecting Fond du Lac could cost up to $135 million

Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation Coun. Jake Mercredi is calling upon the provincial and federal governments to construct an all-weather road to link his community to the rest of Saskatchewan."We're...

Apr 22, 2021

Chamber of Commerce see mostly positives with 2021 budget

The Chamber of Commerce network in Saskatchewan had a largely positive response to the announcement of the federal budget this week.CEO Steve McLellan said the budget reflects seeing immediate need as...

Apr 21, 2021

Community driven rink project crosses finish line

A four year endeavor to give the Richardson Pioneer Recreation Centre in Shellbrook a much needed facelift, has officially wrapped up.The work done included major upgrades to the rink surface, heating...

Apr 21, 2021