Infrastructure

SaskEnergy offers safety, cost-cutting tips as furnaces fire up

Winter hasn't fully set in yet, but the cold weather has started to arrive, and that means many people are waking up their furnaces after several dormant months. SaskEnergy is providing tips for both ...

Oct 25, 2022

SaskTel Expands 5G Service to Cut Knife

SaskTel announced this morning it has expanded 5G network service to the Cut Knife area. The 5G service provides a wireless data connection for smart devices with speeds of up to 1.2 gigabits per seco...

Oct 24, 2022

LLRIB launches three-year energy project aimed at efficiency and renewables

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has hired a team to focus on promoting and implementing energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy measures within its six communities.The three-...

Oct 07, 2022

Uniplex repairs could cost 50 to 75 per cent of new build estimate

The results of a study examining La Ronge's Mel Hegland Uniplex and its replacement has been completed.The facility assessment and feasibility study for a new multi-use facility was complied by RC Str...

Sep 26, 2022

New NICU named for "Angel of the North" unveiled at Victoria Hospital

In the midst of what has been a dark time for the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the entire province, today there was a bright light shining at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert. Today, the hospit...

Sep 09, 2022

Elder seeks to name Air Ronge bridge in honour of reconciliation

A local Elder wants to formally name a bridge that connects the tri-communities together and to the rest of Saskatchewan.The bridge is located in Air Ronge and it spans the Montreal River where the cu...

Aug 24, 2022

Apple to survey roads in La Ronge, Melfort, North Battleford, P.A. and more in coming weeks

Apple is conducting ground surveys with vehicles around the world to collect data to improve Apple Maps and Saskatchewan will be included. According to a recent media release, Apple will be in several...

Aug 08, 2022

Power outage planned for July 15 in La Ronge and nearby communities

A planned power outage will occur July 15 in the tri-communities and surrounding areas. That's according to information from SaskPower which notes the outage will begin at 6 a.m. and end at 10 a.m. Th...

Jul 14, 2022

New La Ronge pathways cost $167,000

New pathways in La Ronge, which were constructed in recent weeks, are part of a $167,000 paving project. That's according to Chief Administrative Officer Lyle Hannan, who explained approximately $152,...

Jul 11, 2022

Province bullish on nuclear power, but environmental groups have concerns

Though the first of them may be a long way from being built, there is some excitement in Saskatchewan about the prospect of small modular reactors (SMR) coming to the province. One group, however, wan...

Jun 29, 2022