Infrastructure

WSA investing $1 million into Northern Sask. projects

The Water Security Agency announced Tuesday that it is investing $1 million into three watershed projects in Northern Saskatchewan stretching from the Prince Albert area to the Meadow Lake region.The ...

Jun 04, 2024

Feds announce $160 million for high-speed Internet, mobility connectivity in Sask.

The federal government is investing $160 million in Saskatchewan to connect 13,700 homes to high-speed Internet, as well as provide cellular service along 500 kilometers of roads. The announcement was...

Jun 03, 2024

'Quit bandaging it and fix the road': Mayor of Cumberland House

The Cumberland House First Nation has joined the Northern Village of Cumberland House in declaring a state of emergency due to the condition of Highway 123 which provides the only access to hospitals,...

May 24, 2024

'Falls on deaf ears': Cumberland House council frustrated with state of Highway 123

The residents and village council of Cumberland House are fed up that the only road coming into the community is virtually impassable. Both Mayor Ferlin McKay and Deputy Mayor Veronica Favel say Highw...

May 18, 2024

Crescent Point Energy selling $600M of assets to Saturn Oil & Gas

Crescent Point Energy Corp. has signed a $600-million deal to sell some of its oil-producing properties in Saskatchewan to Saturn Oil & Gas.Included in the deal are its Flat Lake and Battrum prope...

May 07, 2024

Sask. Homebuilders group says federal budget addresses big needs

At least one Saskatchewan organization is applauding Tuesday's federal budget and its emphasis on building more homes. In a release issued following the budget announcement, the Saskatoon and Region H...

Apr 17, 2024

More protection on the way for Sask. renters but is it enough?

It's a struggle that is crippling Saskatchewan residents of all ages and it doesn't appear to be getting better: finding an affordable and reliable place to rent.With rental rates constantly rising an...

Apr 10, 2024

Province wants feedback on Highway 4 twinning proposal

The provincial government is asking for public feedback on the proposed twinning of Highway 4. The proposal would see more eight kilometres of twinned road north of North Battleford and the initial co...

Apr 04, 2024

City crews get ready for pothole repairs this spring

As drivers grumble about bumps and heaves in the roads this spring, the City of North Battleford workers are getting out to start their annual pothole repair work."Our roadway crews are working to ens...

Apr 01, 2024

James Smith Cree Nation signs up for FirstAlerts emergency app

A local First Nation is the first in Canada to sign up for a new emergency alert system.A news conference was held at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) Wednesday to sign an agreement with TryCycle Data S...

Feb 14, 2024