Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Critical milestone reached at Project Falcon diamond site
A major milestone has been reached at the massive diamond exploration project at Fort la Corne east of Prince Albert.Star Diamond Corporation is confirming the start up of the long-awaited processing ...
Apr 27, 2020 The big Lego set. Last year, mechanical engineer Emma Kirk oversaw the re-assembly of 117,000 components that make up the Bulk Sampling Processing Plant. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Rio Tinto denies allegations in diamond project dispute
Mining giant Rio Tinto has formally responded to claims by its partner Star Diamond Corp. that it breached their options agreement, racked up excessive costs, and failed to share information about the...
Apr 07, 2020 Rio Tinto's huge trench cutter rig seen before its vertical deployment at Project Falcon east of Prince Albert. The mining giant denies all allegations made by its partner Star Diamond. (file photo/Star Diamond Corp.)
An expanded future for Victoria Hospital
Reaction has been widespread from Prince Albert and the surrounding area following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of a new expansion for the Victoria Hospital Friday morning.The improved and enlarge...
Mar 06, 2020 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, premier Scott Moe, Mayor Greg Dionne and P.A. Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave stand with a rendering of the new $300 million building. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Premier Moe makes stop in Melfort, tours Wellness Centre
The premier of Saskatchewan is out and about in the province for a couple weeks before budget time gets into the home stretch.Scott Moe was in the Melfort area on Tuesday, Feb. 18 touring around some ...
Feb 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to some health care personnel at the Melfort Wellness Centre during his travels in the area. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Local rural municipalities welcome bridge inspection program
Local rural municipalities are welcoming a province-wide bridge inspection program.Originally reported by the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is cur...
Jan 07, 2020 The Rural Municipality of Garden River has over 20 bridges in its boundaries. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Saskatchewan
Some drivers of electric vehicles are going to have more charging options along the Yellowhead Highway.Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is planning to install super charging stations at locations i...
Jan 03, 2020 More Tesla super charging stations like this one in Swift Current are coming to Saskatchewan. (Twitter/Zee @ Road Trip Tesla)
Battleford West to see new subdivision offering more affordable housing options
Families looking to purchase a new home that is more affordable for their income in the future will have more options with the proposed new Battleford West subdivision.Battleford West Properties owner...
Dec 31, 2019 ID 107061525 © Jon Rehg | Dreamstime.com
Year in Review: Diamond exploration progresses east of P.A.
A project that has been decades in the making and which has the potential to create many hundreds of jobs, saw some significant movement in 2019. However, the parties behind the Fort la Corne diamond ...
Dec 21, 2019 This aerial image shows the construction of the bulk sampling plant where the huge bags of kimberlite samples (in top of image) will be processed to get an idea of the quantity and quality of diamonds in the sample. (Star Diamond Corp.)
Photo radar coming to Wakaw intersection
The intersection of Highway 41 and Highway 2 at Wakaw will soon have photo speed enforcement (PSE).The provincial government made the decision after a review from the PSE Committee, which is made up o...
Dec 04, 2019 A photo speed enforcement box like this one will soon be in Wakaw. (Submitted/SGI)
Saskatchewan's plan for small nuclear reactors sees local fallout
Environmental advocates are railing against plans announced by the Saskatchewan, Ontario and New Brunswick governments to further explore the development of small modular nuclear reactors or SMRs. Whi...
Dec 03, 2019 The federal government is engaging with interested provinces on small modular reactors (SMRs) for possible development and deployment across Canada. This image shows the Pickering Nuclear Generating Plant as seen from Lake Ontario.(ID 146384282 © Anjelagr/Dreamstime)