Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Victoria Hospital Foundation gets powerful patron
The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) enlisted some serious muscle ahead of what is likely to be the organization's biggest ever fundraising push in the coming years. In fact, technically their acqui...
Sep 17, 2019 Cheerleader with royal assent. Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty will use his position to rally others to the efforts of the Victoria Hospital Foundation. (submitted photo/ VHF)
SaskTel LTE networks to improve with macro tower installations in the area
SaskTel is expanding its LTE network in the province by adding 15 new macro towers in more rural areas and provincial parks.The towers will fill in coverage gaps in busy provincial parks and in areas ...
Sep 16, 2019 SaskTel LTE network to improve with macro tower installations in the area. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Water to be shut off for majority of Tuesday in Porcupine Plain
The town of Porcupine Plain will be without water for nine hours on Tuesday.Mechanical upgrades will be completed at the water treatment plant resulting in water being shut off to the entire town star...
Sep 16, 2019 Residents of Porcupine Plain will be without water for nine hours on Tuesday. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
New central office for SIGA unveiled, includes slot machine warehouse
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), along with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, unveiled their new $12 million facility Friday. The centralized offices will allow them the opportunity to control ...
Sep 13, 2019 SIGA opened their new office and warehouse on September 13, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Planned power outage set for Carrot River, two First Nations on Friday morning
Some residents in the northeast will be without power on the morning of Friday, Sept. 13.Those in the Town of Carrot River, the Red Earth First Nation, and Shoal Lake First Nation will be without powe...
Sep 12, 2019 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Rain delays paving of Saskatchewan Drive in Melfort
Recent rain is not only delaying harvest but it's also put a bit of a halt on the paving of Saskatchewan Drive in Melfort.Work was expected to get underway late last week but will now begin on Monday....
Sep 11, 2019 Saskatchewan Drive in Melfort is being paved from the railway tracks north of the Canalta Hotel to the Highway 41A intersection on the west side. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Cottage owners urged to take think Fire Smart as season comes to a close
The summer months are now behind us.With the changing of the season many people are now getting ready to close up their cottages and seasonal properties for the year.Prince Albert National Park staff ...
Sep 09, 2019 Prince Albert National Park wants to remind cottage owners to take some steps to protect their properties as they close up their cottages. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Tisdale Regional Landfill one of 12 projects receiving funding from provincial and federal government
The Town of Tisdale and its regional landfill is one of 12 recipients of funding from the Canadian government and Saskatchewan under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.On Wednesday, Sept. ...
Sep 05, 2019 The Tisdale Regional Landfill will receive a total of almost $3 million combined from the federal and provincial governments. (submitted photo/Town of Tisdale)
Paving project on Melfort's Saskatchewan Drive entering last leg
Drivers travelling along Saskatchewan Drive in Melfort can soon expect a smooth ride.Throughout the summer, the City of Melfort and their contractors have been working on preparing Saskatchewan Drive ...
Aug 29, 2019 Saskatchewan Drive in Melfort is being paved from the railway tracks north of the Canalta Hotel to the Highway 41A intersection on the west side. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Carrot River completing two-year construction project on Third Avenue
A sewer and water replacement project that began in 2015 is nearly complete.Traffic on Third Ave. E. in the Town of Carrot River is open for the public as of Tuesday, Aug. 27 following a resurfacing p...
Aug 27, 2019 Resurfacing on Third Avenue in Carrot River is expected to be complete within a week. (Facebook/Carrot River)