Infrastructure

Battleford Arena open house draws smaller crowd due to Stanley Cup Final

After 11 years of planning, an informational open house to get public feedback on the proposed Battleford Arena's upgrade design was held June 17, but the turnout wasn't what the Town had hoped for. "...

Jun 18, 2025

Calls for expansion of short-line railways in Saskatchewan

In Saskatchewan, there are 13 short line railways that make up a total of 2075 km of track that carries goods through or near over 70 communities in the province. In a statement issued by the Saskatch...

Jun 13, 2025

Road closures, parking limits continue on 110th Street as work progresses

Drivers navigating 110th Street in North Battleford can expect continued road closures and limited driveway access as underground infrastructure work advances through the city's 2025 Underground Pipe ...

Jun 12, 2025

$51.8M Co-op Centre on time and under budget ahead of June 24 opening

Meadow Lake's new Co-op Centre will officially open later this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for June 24.The $51.8-million recreation facility remains on time and under budget, accord...

Jun 12, 2025

Battleford building new trail under budget to link ACT Park with riverfront

A new trail in Battleford will soon connect ACT Park to the town's riverfront path system - part of a broader push to improve pedestrian safety and walkability.The Town awarded the contract to K &...

Jun 04, 2025

Fire claims structures in Denare Beach, evacuation order remains in place

Properties have been lost, and the evacuation order remains in effect in the Village of Denare Beach. The village issued an update on the latest from the WOLF fire that entered the community yesterday...

Jun 03, 2025

Sweetgrass cuts the ribbon on the Wes Paskemin Memorial Water Treatment Plant

Standing at the podium in front of the newly upgraded Wes Paskemin Memorial Water Treatment Plant, nipi kanacitawikamik, on Sweetgrass First Nation, Elder Hilda Pasquayak told a story about her late b...

May 29, 2025

Evacuation notice in Creighton

STORY UPDATE: The Town of Creighton has issued an evacuation notice as a significant wildfire threatens the area.The Town said Highway 106 is open to leave. Take the La Ronge cut across to Highway 2, ...

May 28, 2025

Garbage, detour changes during North Battleford 110th Street construction

North Battleford is adjusting garbage collection and traffic detours along 110th Street as construction continues on the 2025 Underground Pipe and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR) project.Residents who were...

May 28, 2025

La Ronge, Nipawin and Tisdale among Sask. airports receiving over $1.8 M in upgrades

The Saskatchewan government is investing over $1.8 million this construction season to upgrade infrastructure at eight community airports, including facilities in La Ronge, Nipawin, and Tisdale.Throug...

Apr 25, 2025