Infrastructure

Access Communications launches new internet service in the Battlefords

The Battlefords are the launch site for a new internet service from Access Communications.AccessHyperSpeed 1 Gig debuts today in North Battleford and Battleford, what Access hopes will usher in the ne...

Dec 16, 2021

Council says Battleford tax increase important for future savings

Despite reservations on raising taxes, Battleford's council were united in affirming the 2022 budget earlier this week.Mayor Ames Leslie said he felt the budgetary process went well, one of the larges...

Dec 15, 2021

Battleford council approves budget, 2.5 per cent tax increase

The Town of Battleford has approved the 2022 Budget, which will see taxes increase 2.5 per cent.Battleford's mill rate is rising from 3.42 to 3.68, something council reluctantly noted is in relation t...

Dec 14, 2021

Marina, RV development coming to RM of Meota

A development company plans to build an inland marina and RV site on a large stretch of land near Jackfish Lake in the Rural Municipality of Meota.Council approved an application from Kadon Industries...

Dec 09, 2021

Construction begins on $10-million renovation at Holy Rosary

Work has begun on Holy Rosary High School's major renovation just in time for the holidays.The $10-million project at Lloydminster's Catholic high school, announced back in September 2020, is a two-st...

Dec 07, 2021

Wilkie celebrates completion of solar power upgrade

The Town of Wilkie can look forward to savings on community facility costs for years to come.On Friday, dignitaries and staff officially celebrated the completion of Wlikie's solar upgrade to the Sask...

Dec 06, 2021

Battleford council approves account transfer for reserve fund

The Town of Battleford is transferring its minimum reserve fund, in an effort to grow finances to utilize in other departments.Council unanimously approved the Minimum Reserve Fund Interest-Bearing Ac...

Nov 25, 2021

North Battleford council continues discussions on budget, tax increase

North Battleford City Council will continue to have lively debate until the official decision on the 2022 budget is made.During Thursday's planning committee meeting, council members pushed administra...

Nov 20, 2021

Highway 4 briefly closed, slowing Battlefords traffic

Update: the road is now open.Motorists in the Battlefords will have to take a detour when crossing the North Saskatchewan River.Highway 4, from Territorial Drive/South Railway Avenue to the Highway 16...

Nov 18, 2021

Sask. Housing looking to partner with community organizations for affordable housing project

The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation is now accepting proposals from community organizations to create more affordable rental housing.According to a media release, those eligible to apply include non-...

Nov 18, 2021