Infrastructure

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

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