Infrastructure

Feds invest in clean energy microgrid in Northern Sask.

The federal government is investing $1.9 million for the development of what's being called a state-of-the-art smart microgrid serving the communities of La Plonge and Poplar House District in Norther...

Oct 17, 2025

Highway 5 project in the final stretch

There's some light at the end of the tunnel for a huge project that is years in the making. Highways Minister David Marit has announced that the multi-year upgrade on Highway 5 between Humboldt and Sa...

Oct 17, 2025

Feds announce $69.5 million for Sask. infrastructure projects

Federal and provincial leaders were in Air Ronge on Thursday to announce an investment of $69.5 million through the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF). Those present for the announcement included M...

Oct 16, 2025

Damage from snow outlines importance of preparation

An early snowfall across northeast and east-central areas has highlighted the importance of preparation ahead of significant weather. The heavy, wet snow led to fallen trees and power outages, as limb...

Oct 15, 2025

Sturgeon Landing without power since weekend storm

With the snowstorm that came through the prairies over the weekend, the community of Sturgeon Landing has been without power since Sunday due to trees that fell and took powerlines with them. The comm...

Oct 14, 2025

Weekend storm downs trees, causes power outages

An early snowstorm wreaked havoc on northeast and east-central portions of the province on the weekend. The system on Sunday featured strong winds and heavy, wet snow that made life complicated for ma...

Oct 14, 2025

Sask.'s largest bike pump track now open alongside new skate park in MGBHLM First Nation

Laughter rippled through the air as scooters and skateboards clattered across smooth curves and sunlit ramps Tuesday on Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM).Eleven-year-old Kahi...

Oct 08, 2025

Parts of Melfort hit by power outage Sunday

Power was out for several hours for a large portion of the City of Melfort yesterday. SaskPower said crews were sent out to repair a damaged power pole. Some customers on Melfort's west side were with...

Oct 06, 2025

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe backs Alberta on pipeline plans

Building a pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s northwest coast could be the "most significant generationally important infrastructure that we could consider as Canadians."Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe ma...

Oct 04, 2025

SUMA returns from Ottawa in hopes to revive ICIP

With representatives from all over the province joining the trip, members of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) were in Ottawa for three days this past week. The purpose of the t...

Oct 04, 2025