Infrastructure

SaskWater assures Humboldt and Wakaw residents of no impacts after sewage leak in Saskatoon

SaskWater has issued an update about the Saskatoon sewage spill into the South Saskatchewan River, and how it relates to drinking water downstream. The City of Saskatoon advised SaskWater Monday about...

Jan 21, 2025

NESD issues letter to families regarding busing issues

The North East School Division (NESD) has sent a letter out to parents and others regarding their busing challenges. The division has been forced to stop several bus routes due to several factors, pri...

Jan 20, 2025

Melfort, Kelvington, Wadena among communities receiving traffic safety grant money

The city of Melfort is among the 79 communities that are receiving grant money from the provincial government to use toward traffic safety initiatives.Melfort is receiving $98,480 to use toward Phase ...

Jan 08, 2025

Melfort residents to get SaskPower smart meters

omes in the Melfort area will be the next to have SaskPower smart meter installations. SaskPower media relations spokesperson Joel Cherry told northeastNOW crews have been in Nipawin and Cumberland Ho...

Jan 07, 2025

Melfort crews dealing with icy ruts following snowfall, weather fluctuations

Communities across the region have had a chance to take a breather after significant snow removal was needed following a pair of early storms. The City of Melfort's Director of Public Works said she t...

Dec 13, 2024

Melfort Curling Club caps off Phase 2 with accessibility upgrades

The Melfort Curling Club is now much more accessible to enter, thanks to some recent upgrades.To cap off Phase 2 of the club's revitalization project, they renovated the front entrance so everyone can...

Nov 28, 2024

City of Melfort readies for snow removal after storm system passes

The first major snow in northeast Saskatchewan is upon us, and the City of Melfort says they are prepared. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW they are ready for the storm syste...

Nov 18, 2024

Humboldt council approves change to wastewater bylaw

The City of Humboldt has passed an amendment to their Wastewater Treatment Facility Borrowing bylaw. The approval was given at Monday night's council meeting. In June, council approved a bylaw to borr...

Oct 29, 2024

Contractor lined up for Carrot River tree cleanup following June storm

The Town of Carrot River has issued an update for residents about the cleanup from the major storm June 23. Strong winds led to significant damage across the region, and many residents are still in ne...

Oct 02, 2024

City of Humboldt looking to develop new residential area in the northwest

City council in Humboldt has approved a bylaw to adopt the Northwest Area Structure Plan. The document sets out the plan for future development in the northwest part of the city. Council has passed a ...

Sep 25, 2024