Infrastructure

Gov't introduces legislative amendment to pave way for dealing with derelict buildings

The provincial government has taken a step forward to try to help municipalities deal with derelict buildings. The province introduced amendments to the Construction Codes Act to help support the gove...

Apr 10, 2025

Battleford Arena getting facelift

After 25 years, the Battlefords Arena is set to get another upgrade - its second since its construction in 1977. "This has been something that's been kicked around basically since I've started and eve...

Apr 09, 2025

'Nothing for Northern Saskatchewan': McPhail reacts to provincial budget

"All I can say there is nothing for Northern Saskatchewan." Those are the words of Cumberland NDP MLA Jordan McPhail when asked for his reaction about the 2025-2026 provincial budget released on Wedne...

Mar 19, 2025

North Battleford, regional partners sign MOU for new arena project

The City of North Battleford has taken another step toward a new regional arena and event centre, approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize discussions with surrounding communities.Ma...

Mar 11, 2025

City council to discuss downtown incentives, new arena plans, roadwork upgrades

The City of North Battleford council will discuss a downtown tax incentive program, plans for a new regional arena, and a major infrastructure contract, along with other matters, at its meeting tonigh...

Mar 10, 2025

Saskatchewan commits over $34M to upgrade rural roads and bridges

The Saskatchewan government and the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) are investing $34.4 million in 32 rural road, bridge, and culvert projects to improve transportation and sup...

Mar 07, 2025

North Battleford residents asked to be careful amid quick thaw

The Director of Protective Services in North Battleford is asking residents to stay safe given the quick snow melt. "While the community isn't necessarily situated on a floodplain, the quick thaw of a...

Feb 25, 2025

Battleford council proposes $100 levy to save funds for future infrastructure projects

Residents in the Town of Battleford can expect a $100 levy this year.The town held a special public council meeting on Wednesday night to discuss the proposed budget, which is expected to be approved ...

Jan 16, 2025

High-speed internet comes to Maidstone

Eleanor Pegg and Amanda Flasch are thrilled for their community. After years of intermittent or slow service, high speed internet has finally come to Maidstone. "I couldn't do Zooms at my work, I had ...

Dec 08, 2024

'We all win': MN-S breaks ground on North Battleford first-ever Ma Faamii service centre

Representatives from Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan held a ground blessing ceremony in North Battleford on Tuesday to mark the start of construction for the city's first Ma Faamii service centre.Ma Faamii, ...

Nov 12, 2024