Infrastructure

Former Saskatchewan Hospital main building, chimney demolition underway

The province is advising the public is not permitted on the site of the former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford while the demolition continues."It's a safety concern. You have big hoes and big t...

Mar 31, 2021

Turtleford spray park project receives provincial funding

The town of Turtleford will have government support in completing the Spray & Play project.Wednesday, the province released the list of communities and projects receiving funding through the Inves...

Mar 31, 2021

City of P.A. begins repairing potholes, ask for public's help identifying them

The City of Prince Albert is asking for help in reporting potholes as the repairing process has already begun.Roadways Manager Brent Kennedy told paNOW this time of year is when roads are damaged and ...

Mar 30, 2021

Construction begins next month for $11 million sports complex at Big River First Nation

The wheels are in motion for a major development in northwest Saskatchewan, costing $35 million. Big River First Nation plans to build both a new high school and a new arena. The band's CEO Derek Klei...

Mar 26, 2021

ASL Paving Ltd. awarded Meadow Lake 2021 paving contract

After evaluating five proposals from companies vying for the City's paving projects, Meadow Lake City Council has agreed to award ASL Paving Ltd. with the paving contract for 2021. Of the five partici...

Mar 24, 2021

Preliminary planning begins for Heritage Trail boardwalk addition

One kilometre of the Heritage Trail in Air Ronge could become wheelchair accessible in the coming years if everything goes according to plan. The project is being spearheaded by village Coun. Corey Ha...

Mar 24, 2021

Budget talks continue in Melfort, council looking at 1.8 per cent average tax increase

The City of Melfort is getting closer to approving their 2021 General Operating Budget.At the Committee of the Whole meeting on Friday, March 19, council was presented with three options to balance th...

Mar 20, 2021

Disposable masks risk blocking P.A. sewer lines

Disposable face masks are meant to keep residents safe during the pandemic but they're now also causing problems for the City of Prince Albert and potentially for homeowners.According to a media relea...

Mar 18, 2021

City of NB urges residents to be cautious of potholes

As the weather continues to warm and spring approaches, pothole season is here in the Battlefords. The City of North Battleford is advising residents to exercise caution when approaching potholes whil...

Mar 17, 2021

Hudson Bay receives ICIP funding for two projects

The Town of Hudson Bay has received grants for two projects through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).The most expensive project, but one likely to be completed soon, is the sewage...

Mar 14, 2021