Infrastructure

Hudson Bay PDWA lifted

Good news for residents of Hudson Bay.The Water Security Agency has rescinded the precautionary drinking water advisory that had been in place since Sept. 19.The advisory was issued due to elevated tu...

Oct 03, 2025

Bridge being replaced with culverts north of Melfort

A culvert replacement near Melfort is highlighted on the list of projects in the latest Department of Highways construction update. The project on Highway 6, about nine kilometres north of Melfort sta...

Oct 03, 2025

Town of Hudson Bay seeking new Director of Public Works

The Town of Hudson Bay has a significant job opening. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Amanda Purves told northeastNOW they are looking to fill the Director of Public Works position after the resign...

Sep 26, 2025

Tisdale RECplex refrigeration plant, cooling tower replacement to take place in 2026

A major upgrade is coming to the cooling system at the Tisdale RECplex. The chillers and compressors at the facility are now two decades old, and in a news release the Town stated the industry lifespa...

Sep 25, 2025

Precautionary drinking water advisory in effect in Hudson Bay

The Town of Hudson Bay is under a precautionary drinking water advisory. The Water Security Agency posted the advisory on Friday due to elevated turbidity. Residents are advised to boil water for drin...

Sep 19, 2025

'To provide a sense of belonging': Sweetgrass's nearly $40M school now more than half complete

For more than 20 years, Sweetgrass First Nation carried a dream on its books - a new school where culture, language and generations could meet under one roof.That dream is now taking shape."It was on ...

Sep 19, 2025

Road work underway near Reynolds School in Melfort

Crews continue to work on roadways around Reynolds Central School in Melfort. Municipal Project Manager Nadine Gouws told northeastNOW that the work includes roadway excavation, rebuilding the base, i...

Sep 15, 2025

Rush Lake well failure probe expected to wrap up within three months

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Energy and Resources says the investigation into the uncontrolled well release at Cenovus Energy's Rush Lake II facility near Lloydminster is expected to be completed within...

Sep 08, 2025

Area around Northeast Christian Academy designated a 'School Area', rather than a school zone

An area around the Northeast Christian Academy private school on Main St. In Melfort has been designated a 'School Area'. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW the review of the r...

Sep 03, 2025

Melfort street improvement projects to wrap up mid-October

The City is providing an update on roadworks in Melfort this summer. Director of Works and Utilities Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW the 2025 Street Network Improvement Project includes several stre...

Aug 29, 2025