Infrastructure

Larry Doke ready for final months as MLA

Despite his last day in session, MLA Larry Doke said things aren't likely to slow down this summer for his office.The legislative assembly member for Cut Knife-Turtleford plans on tackling as many loc...

Jul 08, 2020

Drivers using Highway 4 North asked to watch speed during construction

Drivers are asked to watch their speed and follow the posted signage during construction work taking place on Highway 4, north of North Battleford.The province is currently making upgrades for three s...

Jul 08, 2020

Local communities receive grants for traffic safety initiatives

A number of local communities will receive funding from the provincial government for a variety of traffic safety projects.The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund is providing $550,000 in grants to 50 comm...

Jun 29, 2020

Town of Battleford delays property tax payments

During Monday's meeting, council agreed to push back the due date for property taxes from August 31 to December 31. This will also waive any late fees accrued in the fall. Mayor Ames Leslie said the d...

Jun 10, 2020

North Battleford to use federal funding for new water meters

Earlier this week, the federal government announced the accelerated allocation of $2.2 billion in expected infrastructure funding to Canadian cities. The funds, which are a result of the federal gas t...

Jun 04, 2020

Meeting Lake property owners concerned from overflow

Residents and property owners at Meeting Lake Regional Park are waiting for answers as they and park staff work to protect residences from waves spilling over constructed barriers.Since a berm was bui...

Jun 01, 2020

North Battleford airport runway project gets $135,000

The city of North Battleford will receive half the required funding it needs to finish resurfacing the Cameron McIntosh Airport's Main Runway."This is very good news," Mayor Ryan Bater said. "Not just...

May 30, 2020

Fire Ban lifted in North Battleford

The City of North Battleford has lifted their fire ban.Officials determined environmental conditions have improved enough to allow burning to take place in the municipality. However, residents are enc...

May 29, 2020

North Battleford receives over $2 million in infrastructure funding

The injection of $320 million for infrastructure projects announced by the Saskatchewan Government last week is a welcome development for business in the Battlefords, as municipalities, the Chamber of...

May 13, 2020

SaskPower reminding public to be careful working around power lines

It is seeding time in Saskatchewan and farmers are out in the fields working to get this year's crop in the ground.As this is going on SaskPower wants to remind farmers to be aware of power lines and ...

May 13, 2020