Infrastructure

Gravel road accessing former landfill site closed

An access road linking Far Reserve to the former regional landfill has been closed.That's according to a Ministry of Government Relations spokesperson, who explained following major upgrades to the fa...

Jan 05, 2022

BORA requests $6,500 for winter trail grooming

La Ronge council has decided to defer a $6,500 winter trail grooming proposal until the 2022 budget.A letter from Boreal Outdoor Recreation Association (BORA) board member Matt Preston requested the f...

Dec 16, 2021

Province proposing 51-kilometre all-weather highway connecting northern mine sites

The Ministry of Highways is proposing to build a 51-kilometre stretch of all-weather highway connecting the Cigar Lake and McArthur River mine sites.According to an Environmental Project Proposal, the...

Nov 25, 2021

Sask. Housing looking to partner with community organizations for affordable housing project

The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation is now accepting proposals from community organizations to create more affordable rental housing.According to a media release, those eligible to apply include non-...

Nov 18, 2021

New cellular tower comes online in Hall Lake

The approximately 500 residents of Hall Lake are now benefitting from a new cellphone tower paid for by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB). "It will be a big help for emergency services like the fir...

Nov 04, 2021

Lac La Ronge drops one metre since height of 2020 flooding event

Lac La Ronge has dropped by one metre since reaching an almost record peak in 2020. Lac La Ronge is currently sitting at 364 metres above sea level, which is a one metre difference from its peak of 39...

Oct 28, 2021

New La Ronge ice surface and curling rink to cost $34 million

A new facility to replace the aging Mel Hegland Uniplex will cost an estimated $34 million.That's according to documents prepared by RC Strategies for the Town of La Ronge, which includes concept draw...

Sep 15, 2021

Improvements underway in La Ronge trail system

Trail maintenance and enhancement is currently underway in La Ronge by the Boreal Outdoor Recreation Association (BORA).It's part of an approximately $240,000 project paid for by the Town of La Ronge,...

Sep 14, 2021

SaskTel, other providers trying for faster rural internet

Saskatchewan is a large province with a highly spread-out population and not all of the people in the province have access to reliable internet. Gradually, however, that is starting to change.SaskTel ...

Sep 14, 2021

Transportation infrastructure in the North seeing major improvements

A major rehabilitation project of the Fond-du-Lac airport is expected to be completed this fall.The $14 million project includes upgrades to the runway, taxiway, and apron, as well as the installation...

Aug 20, 2021