Infrastructure

All northern ice roads now open to motorists

All northern overland and ice roads in Saskatchewan are now in operation.That's according to Ministry of Highways spokesperson David Horth, who said the Wollaston Lake ice road opened to traffic on Mo...

Feb 22, 2021

New signage installed at old Quality Inn

A series of new signs signalling a change in ownership have been installed at the former Quality Inn downtown.City council approved the sale of the boarded up hotel, which it acquired through the Tax ...

Feb 22, 2021

Hudson Bay residents being asked to conserve water after break on weekend

A water main break in the Town of Hudson Bay has affected all residents in the town.The break on Railway Avenue between Prince Street and Albert Street was first reported on Feb. 13 as water was seen ...

Feb 16, 2021

First Nations 'alarmed' at lack of consultation on Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is adding its voice of concern about the proposed $4 billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation project. It will encompass a half-million-acre crescent of land running ...

Feb 15, 2021

First Nations 'alarmed' at lack of consultation on Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is adding its voice of concern about the proposed $4 billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation project. It will encompass a half-million-acre crescent of land running ...

Feb 15, 2021

Around 700 customers affected by two power outages in Carrot River and surrounding area

Residents in the Carrot River, Zenon Park and Arborfield areas have been dealing with some power issues over the last day or so.Beginning on Feb. 11, an outage in the area was reported around 9 a.m. a...

Feb 12, 2021

'Every day I wake up knowing that I am fortunate': crash victim supports Highway 3 twinning proposal

For Prince Albert's Alexandra Zbaraschuk, twinning the section of Highway 3 between Prince Albert and the Shell River bridge, is very personal.On Nov. 22, 2018, she suffered significant injuries after...

Feb 09, 2021

Two out of five years complete in provinces $100 Million dollar plan to improve highway intersections

The Saskatchewan government continues to work to improve highway intersections in the province.The second year of a five-year, $100 Million plan has just wrapped up with 108 projects done in 2020 acco...

Feb 06, 2021

Northern ice roads starting to open to traffic

Ice roads in Saskatchewan's Far North are beginning to open after a mild winter. That's according to Ministry of Highways spokesperson David Horth, who said the ice road from Fond du Lac to Shasko Bay...

Feb 03, 2021

Shellbrook supports call for Highway 3 twinning

Citing the need to address increased traffic volumes, created by a proposed forestry manufacturing production facility north of Prince Albert, the Town of Shellbrook is adding its voice to a renewed c...

Feb 02, 2021