Tag Archives: Infrastructure
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
Meadow Lake breaks ground on new arena and multi-plex
EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of the story stated the arena has 15,000 seats and would be ready by fall 2024. The capacity is actually 1,500 and should be ready by January 2025.We apologize for th...
Sep 07, 2023
Premier Moe on hand to celebrate construction starting on new Shell Lake curling rink
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was in the Town of Shell Lake to celebrate construction starting on the community's new curling rink.The previous one was destroyed in a fire back in August 2021.Moe, wh...
Sep 02, 2023
'It's too bad': Frustration in Battleford after condition of historic hotel forces demolition notice
There's some frustration in the Town of Battleford due to the upcoming demolition of a historic building.Town council met last week where they approved sending a notice to the owner of the Queen's Hot...
Aug 31, 2023
SaskTel outage impacting communities in northwest Sasktchewan
UPDATE: Services were restored at 2:40 p.m.-Several communities in the northwest are currently without internet access.According to SaskTel, this is currently impacting Beauval, Buffalo Narrows, Dillo...
Aug 15, 2023
North Battleford council approves aquatic centre roof project and replacement of multiple light poles
A large portion of North Battleford's Co-op Aquatic Centre will be under construction in the coming weeks.The city's council held a special meeting earlier this week where they approved replacing sect...
Aug 10, 2023
Finlayson Island pedestrian bridge officially re-opens
It was time to celebrate Friday as dignitaries and local residents came together for the re-opening ceremony for the Finlayson Island north truss bridge, for use by pedestrians and cyclists. The bridg...
Jul 21, 2023
RM of Meota, Blaine Lake to receive support from province
A number of communities in the rural areas of the northwest region will benefit from more infrastructure funding coming from the province. The Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program grants c...
Jul 14, 2023
Métis Nations set to benefit from proposed uranium project in north Sask.
Several Mtis Nations in northern Saskatchewan are set to benefit from a uranium project in the area.Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) and the seven Mtis Locals of Northern Region 2 - which includes La L...
Jun 15, 2023
UPAR work moving ahead in North Battleford
The City of North Battleford is getting ready for the latest Underground Pipe and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR) work scheduled for 2023, budgeted at about $5.1 million."This is a significant investment i...
Jun 05, 2023