Infrastructure

Sask Chambers react positively to budget

The Government of Saskatchewan's budget announcement on April 6 received a largely positive review from the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and its network of local chapters across the province.Key a...

Apr 08, 2021

RM of Britannia receives lagoon funding

The Rural Municipality of Britannia No. 502 is getting a significant infrastructure boost through government funding that will support its lagoon expansion.Through the Investing in Canada Plan, the RM...

Apr 07, 2021

SaskPower offering help to community rinks

SaskPower is helping local rinks in Saskatchewan keep their lights on.From March 1 to Sept. 1, SaskPower will be offering a one-time relief program to community rinks in Saskatchewan that waives a por...

Apr 01, 2021

Former Saskatchewan Hospital main building, chimney demolition underway

The province is advising the public is not permitted on the site of the former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford while the demolition continues."It's a safety concern. You have big hoes and big t...

Mar 31, 2021

Turtleford spray park project receives provincial funding

The town of Turtleford will have government support in completing the Spray & Play project.Wednesday, the province released the list of communities and projects receiving funding through the Inves...

Mar 31, 2021

Construction begins next month for $11 million sports complex at Big River First Nation

The wheels are in motion for a major development in northwest Saskatchewan, costing $35 million. Big River First Nation plans to build both a new high school and a new arena. The band's CEO Derek Klei...

Mar 26, 2021

City of NB urges residents to be cautious of potholes

As the weather continues to warm and spring approaches, pothole season is here in the Battlefords. The City of North Battleford is advising residents to exercise caution when approaching potholes whil...

Mar 17, 2021

Battleford mayor wishing for smooth reopening

As the province moves to a slight easing of pandemic restrictions for the first time in months, the Town of Battleford is getting ready for those changes affecting residents and staff.Mayor Ames Lesli...

Mar 12, 2021

Saskatchewan adds $11M to rural road rehabilitation plan

The Saskatchewan government is sinking more money into the province's municipal roads.On Wednesday, Premier Scott Moe announced an investment of another $11.2 million into the Rural Integrated Roads f...

Mar 10, 2021

First Nations 'alarmed' at lack of consultation on Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is adding its voice of concern about the proposed $4 billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation project. It will encompass a half-million-acre crescent of land running ...

Feb 15, 2021