Infrastructure

North Battleford approves land sale, tax break for 60-plus-unit apartment project

North Battleford city council has approved the sale of up to two acres of city-owned land on Buhler Avenue to PG Brar Investment Group for a planned four-storey apartment development.Council voted una...

Jan 23, 2026

BHP issues update on Jansen project; Stage 1 now 75% complete

BHP has issued an update on the Jansen potash project in their operational review for the half-year ended Dec. 31. The company issued the update late Monday afternoon. "The Jansen potash project in Ca...

Jan 20, 2026

Ottawa announces over $11M to expand high-speed internet in rural and northern Sask.

A new federal investment aimed at expanding high-speed internet access is set to reach more than 1,900 homes in rural and remote parts of Saskatchewan, including nearly 200 Indigenous households.The G...

Jan 16, 2026

Bylaw closes unused streets behind former bingo hall in North Battleford

Several streets and laneways that were never built will be formally closed after North Battleford city council approved a bylaw authorizing the closure of undeveloped road allowances in the South Rive...

Jan 14, 2026

Homeowners to pay more as North Battleford updates lead water line subsidy

North Battleford city council approved an increase to the portion of costs paid by property owners when mandatory lead water service lines are replaced, as the city continues efforts to phase out agin...

Jan 14, 2026

A $60M upgrade is underway at SaskEnergy's Unity compressor station

SaskEnergy is investing $60 million to modernize its Unity Compressor Station, replacing aging infrastructure in a project aimed at improving reliability, safety and long-term system performance acros...

Dec 29, 2025

Top 10 stories of 2025 from battlefordsNOW and meadowlakeNOW

If 2025 felt heavier than most, many people can point to why.Wildfires forced evacuations and choked the air. Economic uncertainty crept in through headlines from Washington and Ottawa. Crises unfolde...

Dec 27, 2025

Battlefords Tribal Council unveils $230M plan for new casino, arena and major community upgrades

The Battlefords Tribal Council has unveiled a $230-million development plan that includes a new casino, a 3,000-seat arena, a new high school, affordable housing and expanded health services, describi...

Dec 10, 2025

Winter weight season starts next week

Winter weight season in Northern Saskatchewan will begin Dec. 8. Winter weights allow trucks to carry heavier loads on secondary highways to maximize the amount of goods that can be moved. "Winter wei...

Dec 05, 2025

Sensor-camera upgrade to shut down signals at Highway 16, 40 in North Battleford Nov. 20

The City of North Battleford is urging motorists to use caution Thursday as traffic lights at the busy intersection of Highways 16 and 40 are shut down for upgrades.The signals - located beside Parson...

Nov 18, 2025