Infrastructure

Battleford reminds residents to steer clear of Finlayson bridge

The Town of Battleford is reminding residents to stay away from Finlayson Island walking bridge, which was closed this July.The North Span Truss Bridge, which connects to the North Battleford side of ...

Sep 12, 2020

Battleford and Poundmaker Cree Nation approve water supply agreement

Battleford, Poundmaker Cree Nation (PCN) and Indigenous Services Canada have come to a Water Supply Agreement, which will result in the construction of a pipeline supplying potable water to PCN.The ag...

Aug 19, 2020

Full steam ahead for summer roadway projects in North Battleford

Despite a rainy summer, several major infrastructure projects are finished or nearing completion in North Battleford, with several more scheduled for the next two months.Underground utility work is co...

Aug 10, 2020

Project Falcon initial results in, diamond breakage indicated

The initial findings are in from the first of 10 huge trenches cut into the Fort la Corne diamond exploration site east of Prince Albert.While over 2,500 diamonds weighing a total of 120 carats were r...

Aug 07, 2020

City's asphalt patchwork, infrastructure work on schedule

Battlefords residents can expect a few minor delays for local traffic this week as the city attends to several construction and repair projects.The city announced residents can expect full or partial ...

Aug 05, 2020

Saskatchewan RCMP detachments to reopen front counters

RCMP detachments across the province are set to reopen on August 4.In a release, Saskatchewan RCMP announced the decision to open up to the public again, with limited services. Spokesperson Cpl. Rob K...

Jul 30, 2020

Steps being taken to protect northern hydro stations

SaskPower is working to deal with high water levels at its hydroelectric facilities.The Island Falls Hydro Electric Station, which is on the Churchill River near Sandy Bay has been forced to take step...

Jul 20, 2020

100 Street Rehabilitation providing for local construction amid pandemic/weather

Pushback from business owners to going ahead with the 100 Street Rehabilitation Project this summer has continued with online chatter in the past few weeks. However, both the City of North Battleford ...

Jul 13, 2020

Province warns again of higher water levels

The provincial government is warning residents about high water flows.In a media release sent out late Friday afternoon, the province said levels on the North Saskatchewan River flowing through Prince...

Jul 10, 2020

Risk of localized flooding throughout Churchill River System

The WSA is updating the High Streamflow Advisory for the Churchill River System to include additional details.The public is reminded to be aware of the potential flooding in the area and are advised t...

Jul 09, 2020