Infrastructure

Saskatchewan Conservative MP’s criticize federal budget

Conservative Members of Parliament did not hold back in the days following the release of the Government of Canada's 2022 budget.Gary Vidal of Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River, told meadowlakeNOW th...

Apr 11, 2022

SaskTel working to restore services after cable damaged in Air Ronge

It's been more than 24 hours since some residents in Air Ronge and La Ronge have been without Internet, home phone or television services.According to an email from a Government of Saskatchewan spokes...

Mar 08, 2022

Major improvements proposed for Highways 2 and 102

The Ministry of Highways has big plans for Highway 2 and 102, and local residents are being asked to provide feedback. This week, the provincial government released details addressing future upgrades ...

Mar 02, 2022

Lloydminster mayor voices need for more mental health, addictions resources

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Saskatchewan residents, the Saskatchewan Urban Mayors Assocation (SUMA) is voicing concerns over the available supports for mental health and addictions.Ll...

Feb 28, 2022

Napatāk Ramble board launches campaign to construct new stage

Organizers of the Napatk Ramble want tri-community residents and past festival attendees to consider donating to their latest fundraiser.The Buy-A-Board Campaign was launched last week as a means of g...

Feb 22, 2022

SaskPower seeking 4 per cent rate increases for 2022 and ’23

Saskatchewan residents will be paying more for their power if a SaskPower application to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is approved.SaskPower announced in a media release Friday that it's seeking ...

Feb 18, 2022

End of satellite partnership could mean no T.V. service for remote and rural residents

Many residents of northern Saskatchewan could be without television service by this time next year.Late last year, CommScope, a U.S. telecoms company announced it will be discontinuing support of its ...

Jan 28, 2022

Ice roads start opening in northern Sask.

Ice roads are beginning to open for the season in northern Saskatchewan. Two major ice roads opened in the province's Far North last week including from Shasko Bay to Fond du Lac, as well as Fond du L...

Jan 24, 2022

Chief confused about provincial announcement about northern road extension

Clearwater River Dene Nation chief Teddy Clark is skeptical about the provincial government's announcement to complete part of a northern road leading to the Alberta border.In a media release issued M...

Jan 17, 2022

NDP calls on province to invest more in northern highways

The NDP is calling for the province to fix Highways 155 and 905, both of which are major arteries essential to safety and economic growth in northern Saskatchewan. NDP Leader Ryan Meili joined NDP Ath...

Jan 07, 2022