Infrastructure

Project surplus, new Hydrovac truck in North Battleford

The City of North Battleford is using left over funds to help fund pool light upgrades.Council voted to reallocate the $48,233.69 left over from two completed street developments, the Carlton Trail Ro...

Mar 16, 2022

Travel discouraged in the Battlefords, light snow overnight

Multiple communities in northwest Saskatchewan have weather alerts in place due to blowing snow.Environment Canada has a blowing snow advisory in effect for the Battlefords and surrounding region. Win...

Mar 07, 2022

Lloydminster mayor voices need for more mental health, addictions resources

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Saskatchewan residents, the Saskatchewan Urban Mayors Assocation (SUMA) is voicing concerns over the available supports for mental health and addictions.Ll...

Feb 28, 2022

Faster internet coming to Macklin in Mar

Surfing the web is going to get easier in the Town of Macklin this spring.Access Communications Co-operative announced Thursday that faster internet speeds are coming to both Macklin and Shaunavon, SK...

Feb 25, 2022

SaskPower seeking 4 per cent rate increases for 2022 and ’23

Saskatchewan residents will be paying more for their power if a SaskPower application to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is approved.SaskPower announced in a media release Friday that it's seeking ...

Feb 18, 2022

Lloydminster launches community engagement campaign for arena campaign

Hockey is king in the Border City and local leaders are now crafting what the palace will look like.The City of Lloydminster launched its community engagement unveiling event on Monday, debuting brand...

Feb 18, 2022

Lloydminster receives Alberta approval for annexation, waiting for Saskatchewan

Pending buy-in from Saskatchewan, the Border City is going to get bigger.The City of Lloydminster received approval from the Government of Alberta on Jan. 26 to annex lands from the County of Vermilli...

Feb 01, 2022

End of satellite partnership could mean no T.V. service for remote and rural residents

Many residents of northern Saskatchewan could be without television service by this time next year.Late last year, CommScope, a U.S. telecoms company announced it will be discontinuing support of its ...

Jan 28, 2022

Battleford approves River Valley location for pump track construction

The Town of Battleford has chosen a location to build an asphalt pump track.This looped sequence of rollers and berms meant to service users with any wheeled sports equipment will sit by the river val...

Jan 25, 2022

Location chosen for Lloydminster arena project

The City of Lloydminster approved a location for a new event arena during a special council meeting this week.City-owned land, just east of 40th Ave and south of the Gold Horse Casino, is where the pr...

Jan 09, 2022