Infrastructure

Battleford sees consistent surplus in yearly waterworks financial review

The town of Battleford has released its Waterworks financial review for the 2020 calendar year, which shows the community sits in good standing when it comes to utility expenses. Utility revenues, suc...

Feb 01, 2021

Former Saskatchewan Hospital demolition process begins

The former Saskatchewan Hospital demolition process has now started.The City of North Battleford announced roads are closed from Battleford Road to Hereford Street while the work is underway.The work ...

Jan 12, 2021

Battleford council approves 2021 budget

Monday evening, the Town of Battleford officially passed the municipal budget for 2021.The decision was the primary focus on the council meeting, the last of the month for all involved, who will recon...

Dec 15, 2020

Cut Knife mayor, council ready to work

Ahead of the busiest time of the year, Mayor Gwenn Kaye is ready to tackle municipal issues with the newly elected council.The co-owner of a local business, Kaye won her third term as mayor this month...

Nov 19, 2020

SaskEnergy conducting controlled flares this week

SaskEnergy has scheduled a series of controlled flares in the province's northwest area as part of scheduled maintenance work on its transmission system.The first flare will occur Oct. 13 from 4 a.m. ...

Oct 13, 2020

Rebuild underway at Bloomfield's Resort that was destroyed by fire last year

After a devastating fire last December, the rebuild of Bloomfield's Bay Resort at Deschambault Lake is underway.Owner Gary Bloomfield told northeastNOW the rebuild will include the restaurant and stor...

Oct 06, 2020

$35 million for Lloydminster high schools

A joint effort from Alberta and Saskatchewan is placing a significant investment in the Border City.Lloydminster will receive $35 million in renovations and expansions for the city's two high schools,...

Sep 25, 2020

Province announces $11.5 million for John Paul II Collegiate major renovation project

The province is investing $11.5 million for a major renovation project for John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford. Light of Christ Catholic School Division Board's Vice Chair Adrienne Welter said...

Sep 22, 2020

Mayor, MLA highlight North Battleford’s MEEP funding

Despite economic strife, North Battleford has growth potential for the immediate, and distant, future.MLA Herb Cox and Mayor Ryan Bater spoke at a ribbon cutting Monday, officially acknowledging the 2...

Sep 21, 2020

Planning underway for new Blaine Lake school

An exciting future awaits students, staff and the community of Blaine Lake. The beginning of planning and design of the new $9.5 million Kindergarten to Grade 12 school has been announced by the provi...

Sep 14, 2020