Infrastructure

Humboldt receiving MEEP funding for variety of projects

The City of Humboldt has revealed eight projects that have been green-lit thanks to some provincial funding.Humboldt has been approved for $843,542 in funding through the Municipal Economic Enhancemen...

Jul 28, 2020

Top stories July 24

News Director Glenn Hicks runs through some of the stories you helped make popular this week.-panews@jpbg

Jul 24, 2020

Lightning storm leads to power outage in Central Sask.

A lightning storm over sections of central and northern Sask.Wednesday night, was responsible for many families choosing to head to bed early, or at least finding some creative ways to pass the time i...

Jul 23, 2020

State-of-the-art splash zone opens at Lions Park

Just in time for some serious summer heat expected this week, Prince Albert's newest spray park has opened at Lions Park.The $160,000 transformation of an existing West Flat splash zone was funded by ...

Jul 22, 2020

R.M. of Buckland receives $485K toward bridge replacement

The latest list of approved projects under the province government's Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP), includes a new bridge for the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Buckland.The R.M.'s share...

Jul 22, 2020

City seeks buyer for former Quality Inn

If you're in the market for a seven-storey 67,000 square foot downtown property, act fast. The City of Prince Albert will be accepting offers on the former Quality Inn until Aug. 11. Around a year aft...

Jul 21, 2020

No repaving hold-ups despite poor weather

Despite some exceptionally wet weather, Prince Albert city crews are making good use of the construction season. Surface works manager Marcel Gareau told paNOW this year's $4.4 million paving program ...

Jul 21, 2020

Construction underway on South Ave in Melfort

Summertime means construction season is underway.Several areas around Melfort are experiencing road closures due to work being done to roadways according to Brent Lutz with the city."Whether it be cre...

Jul 21, 2020

What’sHappeningNOW July 20, 2020

Reporter Michael Joel-Hansen talks about steps SaskPower has taken to deal with high water levels.-panews@jpbg.caOn Twitter: @princealbertnow

Jul 20, 2020

Steps being taken to protect northern hydro stations

SaskPower is working to deal with high water levels at its hydroelectric facilities.The Island Falls Hydro Electric Station, which is on the Churchill River near Sandy Bay has been forced to take step...

Jul 20, 2020