Infrastructure

Two water advisories issued for parts of Melfort

A pair of precautionary drinking water advisories (PDWAs) have been issued for Melfort's south side. The first PDWA was issued due to the construction work taking place on Kingston St. Director of Pub...

May 15, 2025

City of Humboldt hosting Community Facility Open House

The City of Humboldt is looking for more input and guidance on a potential arts, sports, and wellness facility. Discussions have been taking place for months, and the City is hosting an open house Tue...

May 08, 2025

More fire bans issued in northeast, east-central Sask.

More local communities have issued fire bans due to the dry, warm, and windy conditions. Both the Town and the Rural Municipality (RM) of Kinistino have issued fire bans. This comes after a fire at ne...

May 06, 2025

Infrastructure work getting underway on Kingston Street in Melfort

The City of Melfort is advising residents to be aware of some street work on the city's south side. Infrastructure work on Kingston Street began on Monday, and temporary traffic control measures will ...

May 05, 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

Tender issued for roof replacement project at Melfort's Historic Post Office

Some TLC is coming to an iconic building in downtown Melfort. Three flat roofs on the Historic Post Office will be repaired this year. Council approved the issuing of the tender for the roof replaceme...

Apr 23, 2025

Humboldt Council to vote on white ice mesh installation at EPA

The City of Humboldt could have a new product to use ahead of the next hockey season at the Elgar Petersen Arena (EPA). At a meeting last week, the executive committee recommended the purchase of a re...

Apr 22, 2025

Melfort's Yaremy Screw Piles recognized for safe digging practices

A Melfort company has been recognized by SaskEnergy for their safe digging practices. Yaremy Screw Piles has received a SaskEnergy Safe Digging Excellence Award, one of three handed out in Saskatchewa...

Apr 16, 2025

Pothole season has emerged after the snow melt

The unwelcome side of spring has reared its ugly head. Potholes on streets across Saskatchewan have been revealed thanks to the spring melt. Melfort's Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told nor...

Apr 15, 2025

New infill lot incentive policy in Nipawin gives developers options

Council in Nipawin has approved a new infill lot development incentive policy. The green light was given at this week's council meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Michele Sorensen told northeastNOW...

Apr 11, 2025