Infrastructure

Kinistino among northeast communities to receive funding for infrastructure projects

A number of northeast communities are set to receive funding for local infrastructure projects.The Government of Saskatchewan, in conjunction with the Government of Canada, had announced over $50 mill...

May 06, 2021

Victoria Hospital renewal project to start next year: province

The provincial government says construction on the estimated $300 million renewal of the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert is expected to begin next year.That would further boost construction activit...

May 04, 2021

City of Melfort purchases parcels of land in northern part of city for development

The City of Melfort has purchased some parcels of land in the northern part of town.At a Special Council Meeting on Friday, April 30, council approved the purchase of a number of parcels. They include...

May 02, 2021

SK 4 Dorintosh named worst road in Saskatchewan

The 2021 CAA's Worst Roads Saskatchewan campaign results were announced today, with Saskatchewan HWY 4 through Dorintosh at the number one spot.The campaign is designed to highlight roads in need of r...

Apr 28, 2021

STARS radiothon flies high with $340,000 raised via airwaves

A grand total of $340,000 has been raised across Saskatchewan in the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon fundraiser.The two-day broadcast special, which signed off the air at 6 p.m. today, involved alm...

Apr 22, 2021

Melfort residents to see lower than normal water pressures this week

The City of Melfort is advising residents on the regional water system that there will be lower than normal water pressures on Tuesday and Thursday this week.It'll last between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on e...

Apr 19, 2021

E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric station getting $300 million facelift

The E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station northeast of Nipawin is getting a facelift from SaskPower.The station was first commissioned in 1963 and is nearing the end of its life, according to SaskPower ...

Apr 15, 2021

McNab Regional Park in Watson upgrading clubhouse

The clubhouse at McNab Regional Park in Watson will be getting some upgrades thanks to new funding from the provincial and federal governments.On-demand water heaters, LED lights, and a high-efficienc...

Apr 08, 2021

Melfort's Mayor and MLA react to 2021 provincial budget

Local politicians are reacting to the latest provincial budget released on Tuesday, April 6.The budget will see more investment in areas like education, healthcare, and mental health. That's something...

Apr 07, 2021

SaskPower offering help to community rinks

SaskPower is helping local rinks in Saskatchewan keep their lights on.From March 1 to Sept. 1, SaskPower will be offering a one-time relief program to community rinks in Saskatchewan that waives a por...

Apr 01, 2021