Infrastructure

Province warns again of higher water levels

The provincial government is warning residents about high water flows.In a media release sent out late Friday afternoon, the province said levels on the North Saskatchewan River flowing through Prince...

Jul 10, 2020

Humboldt approved as eligible assistance area under PDAP

The City of Humboldt has been approved as an eligible assistance area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) after rainfalls in the area caused flooding.The first major rainfall took ...

Jul 10, 2020

Risk of localized flooding throughout Churchill River System

The WSA is updating the High Streamflow Advisory for the Churchill River System to include additional details.The public is reminded to be aware of the potential flooding in the area and are advised t...

Jul 09, 2020

Larry Doke ready for final months as MLA

Despite his last day in session, MLA Larry Doke said things aren't likely to slow down this summer for his office.The legislative assembly member for Cut Knife-Turtleford plans on tackling as many loc...

Jul 08, 2020

Melfort receives MEEP funding for five projects

The City of Melfort has received some funding for numerous projects thanks to the Municipal Economic Enhacement Program (MEEP).In late May, the city applied to MEEP for funding for five capital projec...

Jul 08, 2020

Province approves $5.1 million of infrastructure funding for Prince Albert

The City of Prince Albert's funding application for 11 infrastructure projects totalling $5.1 million has been approved. The money is P.A.'s share of $300 million pledged to municipalities across Sask...

Jul 08, 2020

Drivers using Highway 4 North asked to watch speed during construction

Drivers are asked to watch their speed and follow the posted signage during construction work taking place on Highway 4, north of North Battleford.The province is currently making upgrades for three s...

Jul 08, 2020

Canola oil v. sand: the careful chemistry of dust suppression

The sticky substance coating the roads of a Midtown block is expected to be cleaned up by the end of the week. Prince Albert roadways manager Brent Kennedy told paNOW canola oil applied to the unpaved...

Jul 07, 2020

Construction underway at the Meadow Lake Tribal Council Bioenergy Centre

Residents in Meadow Lake can expect cleaner air and more jobs in the near future as the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) Bioenergy Centre at NorSask Forest Products is underway. SaskPower and the MLT...

Jul 06, 2020

Major storm pummels Melfort with rain

A significant storm has passed through the Melfort area.Much of the rain fell shortly after 1 p.m. Envrionment Canada's severe thunderstorm watch in the Melfort region soon turned into a severe thunde...

Jul 02, 2020