Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Sask. First Nations among many in Canada continuing to fight for safe drinking water
It's something that you might take for granted in your home or office, but imagine that something as simple as a glass of water was not readily available to you.As Canada marks the National Day for Tr...
Sep 27, 2023
Multi-million dollar upgrades to Lloydminster's Holy Rosary officially done
Construction on Lloydminster's Holy Rosary High School is done.Work on the project started in December 2021 with the Government of Saskatchewan contributing $4.2 million and the Government of Alberta ...
Sep 22, 2023
Suspected flat tire forces Rise Air flight to land in Saskatoon
There were some anxious moments in the sky for passengers aboard a Rise Air flight when the aircraft made an unexpected detour Thursday.The airline said in an email that shortly after takeoff from Pri...
Sep 22, 2023
Owners of Battleford's Queen Hotel wanting to replace building with rental units
Discussions are happening regarding what should replace the Queen's Hotel in the Town of Battleford.The Town's Council met on Monday where plans were brought forward by the property's owners who want ...
Sep 19, 2023
Advocates praise GST removal for new apartment builds but want provinces and cities to follow suit
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include comments from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA)--The federal government's news on removing the GST for new apartment builds...
Sep 18, 2023
Narrow Hills Provincial Park receives nearly $1 million in federal and provincial investments
A northeast provincial park is getting a significant financial boost from the Canadian and Saskatchewan Governments to upgrade its water system.Narrow Hills Provincial Park (north of Smeaton) has rece...
Sep 15, 2023
SaskEnergy rate decrease approved, average bill to drop $6.52 per month
As the winter months approach, SaskEnergy is adjusting its rates to reduce gas bills in Saskatchewan.The provincial government approved a commodity rate decrease of 24.5 per cent for the Crown energy ...
Sep 14, 2023
Meadow Lake breaks ground on new arena and multi-plex
EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of the story stated the arena has 15,000 seats and would be ready by fall 2024. The capacity is actually 1,500 and should be ready by January 2025.We apologize for th...
Sep 07, 2023
Premier Moe on hand to celebrate construction starting on new Shell Lake curling rink
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was in the Town of Shell Lake to celebrate construction starting on the community's new curling rink.The previous one was destroyed in a fire back in August 2021.Moe, wh...
Sep 02, 2023
'It's too bad': Frustration in Battleford after condition of historic hotel forces demolition notice
There's some frustration in the Town of Battleford due to the upcoming demolition of a historic building.Town council met last week where they approved sending a notice to the owner of the Queen's Hot...
Aug 31, 2023