Infrastructure

Northeast Sask. leaders look to be part of bigger business growth

Two leaders from northeastern Saskatchewan say their communities are ready to be part of the business growth that will come with the expansion of the Port of Churchill and an increased focus on moveme...

Jul 17, 2025

Food waste management company addresses Melfort council

City council in Melfort heard from a company looking to reduce food waste in municipalities across the country. A virtual delegation from FoodCycle Science addressed council on food waste management i...

Jul 15, 2025

Nipawin Heliport grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday

A moment years in the making is just around the corner. Amidst Nipawin's 100th birthday and homecoming celebration, another momentous event is being held. The grand opening and ribbon cutting at the N...

Jul 11, 2025

SaskPower to seek input on planned power line from Beatty to Jansen area

A significant upgrade to the power grid is in the works for the northeast area of the province. SaskPower will be building a new power line to service the region that will run from the Beatty switchin...

Jul 08, 2025

Construction worker from Alberta dead after Saskatoon crane collapse

An Alberta construction worker died and another worker was injured after a crane collapsed at a work site in Saskatoon on Saturday.Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a news release on Sunday that ...

Jul 06, 2025

BREAKING: Crane collapses at construction site in Saskatoon’s Forest Grove

One person has been taken to hospital after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Saskatoon's Forest Grove neighbourhood on Saturday morning.The construction site, on Webster Street, is next to ...

Jul 05, 2025

Feds announce $105 million high-speed internet investment in Sask.

The federal government has announced a $105 million investment into high-speed internet in Saskatchewan. During a press conference Friday in Prince Albert, Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP and Se...

Jul 04, 2025

A year of change in Horizon School Division

The Horizon School Division (HSD) is undergoing some major changes as the 2024-25 school year comes to an end. Director of Education Kevin Garinger told northeastNOW the school year featured many high...

Jun 26, 2025

Calls for expansion of short-line railways in Saskatchewan

In Saskatchewan, there are 13 short line railways that make up a total of 2075 km of track that carries goods through or near over 70 communities in the province. In a statement issued by the Saskatch...

Jun 13, 2025

Melfort fire crews heading home after fighting La Ronge wildfire

Melfort Fire Department (MFD) crews are returning home after being released from fighting the fire in La Ronge. Two groups of four firefighters spent time in the community helping to protect structure...

Jun 11, 2025