Infrastructure

City of Humboldt launches ePermitting portal to simplify permit applications

Residents and developers in Humboldt can now apply for building permits online.The new ePermitting program is available through the City of Humboldt's website.Chief Building Official Mike Kwasnica tol...

Mar 11, 2024

Naicam, Rose Valley receive government infrastructure funding

Two local towns are getting an infrastructure boost thanks to government funding.The investment of over $51 million from the federal and provincial governments will help 34 communities across Saskatch...

Mar 01, 2024

Sanitary Sewer Master Plan outlines Melfort's aging sewer infrastructure

A report on the city of Melfort's sanitary sewer system has outlined its aging infrastructure.The city's engineering consultant Catterall & Wright has completed a Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Mas...

Feb 29, 2024

Alberta Clipper hits Humboldt with snow, wind

A significant snowfall in Humboldt has led to crews plowing streets for the first time in a while.An Alberta Clipper weather system came through the province this week, bringing snowy, windy condition...

Feb 28, 2024

Town of Wakaw hosting economic and community development meeting

Residents, business owners, and others in Wakaw get a chance to have their say on the town's economic future.The Town of Wakaw is hosting a meeting about economic development in the community Feb. 28 ...

Feb 23, 2024

Hudson Bay arena repairs forthcoming

The Wally Dawyduk Arena in Hudson Bay is slated to be ready for the annual summer hockey school after all.The 30th Annual Hockey School was put in jeopardy after an ice plant at the arena went down, r...

Feb 22, 2024

Review reveals aging, deteriorating assets in Melfort

The City of Melfort has released the results of an Asset Condition Summary.The information was prepared as a supplement for the 2024 budget discussions that wrapped up on Tuesday.The report was prepar...

Feb 21, 2024

Melfort council passes budget with six per cent tax increase

Residents in Melfort will have to dig a little deeper to pay their property tax in 2024.Six per cent, to be exact.The city has passed its 2024 operating budget, and while the base tax remains unchange...

Feb 20, 2024

James Smith Cree Nation signs up for FirstAlerts emergency app

A local First Nation is the first in Canada to sign up for a new emergency alert system.A news conference was held at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) Wednesday to sign an agreement with TryCycle Data S...

Feb 14, 2024

Mixed reactions to $898M construction cost for P.A. hospital expansion project

An updated price tag for construction on Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital Expansion project has caught some people off guard.The Government of Saskatchewan announced last week that they had come to t...

Feb 09, 2024