Infrastructure

Highway 3 west of P.A., northeast Sask. on 5G expansion list

SaskTel has announced that 5G cell service has been expanded to include several new communities and rural areas.Highway 3 west of Prince Albert and Highway 102 north of La Ronge are included in the ex...

Oct 04, 2023

Justin Trudeau marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in La Ronge

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined residents of the tri-communities on Saturday to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Standing at the former site of the Lac La Ronge All Sain...

Sep 30, 2023

Six new single-parent housing developments announced for La Loche

Residents of La Loche have improved access to affordable housing thanks to investments from the federal and provincial governments. Athabasca Sask. Party MLA Jim Lemaigre joined representatives from M...

Sep 28, 2023

Sask. First Nations among many in Canada continuing to fight for safe drinking water

It's something that you might take for granted in your home or office, but imagine that something as simple as a glass of water was not readily available to you.As Canada marks the National Day for Tr...

Sep 27, 2023

Multi-million dollar upgrades to Lloydminster's Holy Rosary officially done

Construction on Lloydminster's Holy Rosary High School is done.Work on the project started in December 2021 with the Government of Saskatchewan contributing $4.2 million and the Government of Alberta ...

Sep 22, 2023

Suspected flat tire forces Rise Air flight to land in Saskatoon

There were some anxious moments in the sky for passengers aboard a Rise Air flight when the aircraft made an unexpected detour Thursday.The airline said in an email that shortly after takeoff from Pri...

Sep 22, 2023

Owners of Battleford's Queen Hotel wanting to replace building with rental units

Discussions are happening regarding what should replace the Queen's Hotel in the Town of Battleford.The Town's Council met on Monday where plans were brought forward by the property's owners who want ...

Sep 19, 2023

Advocates praise GST removal for new apartment builds but want provinces and cities to follow suit

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include comments from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA)--The federal government's news on removing the GST for new apartment builds...

Sep 18, 2023

Narrow Hills Provincial Park receives nearly $1 million in federal and provincial investments

A northeast provincial park is getting a significant financial boost from the Canadian and Saskatchewan Governments to upgrade its water system.Narrow Hills Provincial Park (north of Smeaton) has rece...

Sep 15, 2023

SaskEnergy rate decrease approved, average bill to drop $6.52 per month

As the winter months approach, SaskEnergy is adjusting its rates to reduce gas bills in Saskatchewan.The provincial government approved a commodity rate decrease of 24.5 per cent for the Crown energy ...

Sep 14, 2023