Infrastructure

BHP issues update on Jansen project; Stage 1 now 75% complete

BHP has issued an update on the Jansen potash project in their operational review for the half-year ended Dec. 31. The company issued the update late Monday afternoon. "The Jansen potash project in Ca...

Jan 20, 2026

Ottawa announces over $11M to expand high-speed internet in rural and northern Sask.

A new federal investment aimed at expanding high-speed internet access is set to reach more than 1,900 homes in rural and remote parts of Saskatchewan, including nearly 200 Indigenous households.The G...

Jan 16, 2026

Pipeline leak responsible for Pelican Narrows water shortage

The root cause of a water supply emergency in Pelican Narrows has been confirmed. A significant leak is suspected on a six-inch raw water pipeline that runs from the intake pump house at the beach to ...

Jan 15, 2026

Designer chosen for new Pinehouse school

The provincial government has awarded Saskatoon-based aodbt architecture + interior design with the contract to provide design services for a new replacement school in Pinehouse. A media release issue...

Jan 08, 2026

Water emergency declared in Pelican Narrows

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is urging residents of Pelican Narrows to immediately conserve water as crews respond to a critical failure affecting the community's raw water intake system. The i...

Jan 07, 2026

Upgrades coming to Stanley Mission access highway

Upgrades to Highway 915, the only access road to Stanley Mission, are expected to begin in 2026. "Planned on-site right-of-way work may begin in February or March, pending obtaining final permits," an...

Dec 19, 2025

Equipment failure blamed for weekend power outage

A power outage on Friday and Saturday is being blamed on an equipment failure likely due to extreme cold temperatures. That's according to SaskPower spokesperson Joel Cherry, who explained the outage ...

Dec 08, 2025

Winter weight season starts next week

Winter weight season in Northern Saskatchewan will begin Dec. 8. Winter weights allow trucks to carry heavier loads on secondary highways to maximize the amount of goods that can be moved. "Winter wei...

Dec 05, 2025

SaskTel outage to impact Northern Sask.

Communities north of Southend will experience a SaskTel service disruption on Wednesday. On Nov. 26 from midnight until approximately 6 a.m., SaskTel services will be impacted by network maintenance t...

Nov 25, 2025

New Air Ronge bridge officially opens for traffic

A new bridge in Air Ronge has officially opened for traffic. The new $15.8 million bridge that spans the Montreal River officially opened for traffic on Wednesday. An email to larongeNOW from the Mini...

Nov 20, 2025