Infrastructure

Ukraine’s dam collapse is both a fast-moving disaster and a slow-moving ecological catastrophe

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) - The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam was a fast-moving disaster that is swiftly evolving into a long-term environmental catastrophe affecting drinking water, food supplies and e...

The Canadian Press Jun 12, 2023

SaskPower expects to approach record as heat wave lingers

The heat has probably inspired you to switch on your air conditioner and have it running more often than normal. If that's the case, you've got a lot of company. SaskPower projects they will approach ...

Jun 05, 2023

Nipawin cancels EV stations after public pushback

The Town of Nipawin has cancelled a plan to put three EV charging stations around town following resistance from community members. Council voted to cancel the stations several weeks ago, which would ...

Jun 01, 2023

Lloydminster supporting 800 wildfire evacuees, says resources are at capacity

Hundreds of wildfire evacuees are still spending their nights in hotel rooms as they wait for any word on when they can return. During an update on Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SP...

May 17, 2023

Road improvements coming to Highway 123, northeast of Carrot River

The Government of Saskatchewan has made a $6 million investment for the preservation and maintenance of northern roads to support the province's forestry industry.These improvements will include stret...

May 11, 2023

Province invests $6 million in northern roads to support forestry

Saskatchewan is making a big investment in preserving and maintaining northern roads.According to the Ministry of Highways, the one-time, $6-million investment will fund gravel work and brush clearing...

May 09, 2023

Highway 9 around Hudson Bay once again ranked among worst roads in province

Highway 9 is being ranked one of the worst Saskatchewan roads for the fourth time in six years.CAA held its annual 'Worst Roads' campaign with the major provincial artery placing 9th on the list for t...

Apr 28, 2023

Multiple northeast RMs to have bridge replacements

The federal and provincial government have invested $42.1 million in 21 infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan, in order to build stronger communities.Of the 21 projects, four of them are in the ...

Apr 20, 2023

Petition to repair & reopen Old Nipawin Bridge gets 1,600 signatures

Hundreds of residents in and around Nipawin want to see the Old Nipawin Bridge on Highway 35 repaired and reopened.A petition was started just before Christmas, lasting until mid-March, with around 1,...

Apr 06, 2023

Changes announced for annual spring weight restrictions

Mother nature is having an impact on the province's highway system.With warmer temperatures and longer days coming, the 2023 spring weight restrictions for secondary highways will be province wide eff...

Apr 05, 2023