Infrastructure

Several roads in Melfort receiving some much needed repair

Crews continue to work on streets in Melfort, as the city looks to patch the many potholes. Several roads have been patched, including oft-neglected side streets. Director of Works and Utilities Lydia...

Jul 25, 2024

Humboldt council votes to increase debt limit to $20 million

The City of Humboldt has amended an application to increase their debt limit. Council has approved the amendment that will see Humboldt apply to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board (SMB) to increase its ...

Jul 23, 2024

Sod turned for Nipawin heliport

The Nipawin Heliport project is now officially underway when it comes to its construction.Late Monday morning (July 22) the Twin Lakes District Planning Commission (TLDPC) held a sod-turning ceremony ...

Jul 23, 2024

Sidewalk repairs underway in Melfort's business core

Look for sidewalk work to continue in Melfort's downtown core for a few weeks. Significant sidewalk repairs are taking place on three blocks of Main Street and several other areas of the city. Directo...

Jul 22, 2024

City of Melfort plans to start improvements in neighbourhood; some residents concerned over cost

A neighbourhood in Melfort that has been prone to drainage problems could have the issue resolved, but some residents are concerned about the potential cost. In a recent Governance and Priorities Comm...

Jul 05, 2024

Melfort, Tisdale, Cumberland House receive assistance in flood map update, expansion

Three communities in the northeast will benefit from funding to update and expand flood maps. The Water Security Agency (WSA) and Natural Resources Canada are committing $9 million on a 50/50 cost-sha...

Jul 04, 2024

Traffic safety grants awarded to local communities

Several local communities are getting funding for traffic safety-based programs. The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants are being handed out to 55 projects across Saskatchewan,totalling $1.3 millio...

Jul 04, 2024

Council approves $12m loan for Humboldt Wastewater Treatment Facility

Humboldt City Council has approved a construction loan of $12 million from RBC Royal Bank for a key infrastructure project. The City is building a new Wastewater Treatment Facility and upgrading a pai...

Jun 28, 2024

Federal, provincial infrastructure funding to help local communities

Several local communities are benefitting from infrastructure funding from the federal and provincial governments. The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan will support the local projects. The Town...

Jun 28, 2024

Start of $28 million Highway 102 upgrade delayed

The start of a $28 million project to enhance Highway 102 between La Ronge and Sucker River has been delayed. That's according to an email from the Ministry of Highways to larongeNOW, which states the...

Jun 20, 2024