Infrastructure

Trapper hired to remove beavers by Studer Street

Beavers and muskrats are causing havoc to the town's drainage system near Studer Street and Riese Drive. La Ronge manager of public works and utilities Stacia Selinger explained it is a common occurre...

Apr 28, 2021

SK 4 Dorintosh named worst road in Saskatchewan

The 2021 CAA's Worst Roads Saskatchewan campaign results were announced today, with Saskatchewan HWY 4 through Dorintosh at the number one spot.The campaign is designed to highlight roads in need of r...

Apr 28, 2021

STARS radiothon flies high with $340,000 raised via airwaves

A grand total of $340,000 has been raised across Saskatchewan in the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon fundraiser.The two-day broadcast special, which signed off the air at 6 p.m. today, involved alm...

Apr 22, 2021

All-weather road connecting Fond du Lac could cost up to $135 million

Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation Coun. Jake Mercredi is calling upon the provincial and federal governments to construct an all-weather road to link his community to the rest of Saskatchewan."We're...

Apr 22, 2021

Wollaston Lake ice road closing Thursday

The final ice road still open for the season will close April 15 at 8 a.m. The Wollaston Lake Ice Road, which is currently open to medium loads only and maintained by the provincial government, will c...

Apr 14, 2021

SaskPower offering help to community rinks

SaskPower is helping local rinks in Saskatchewan keep their lights on.From March 1 to Sept. 1, SaskPower will be offering a one-time relief program to community rinks in Saskatchewan that waives a por...

Apr 01, 2021

Construction begins next month for $11 million sports complex at Big River First Nation

The wheels are in motion for a major development in northwest Saskatchewan, costing $35 million. Big River First Nation plans to build both a new high school and a new arena. The band's CEO Derek Klei...

Mar 26, 2021

Preliminary planning begins for Heritage Trail boardwalk addition

One kilometre of the Heritage Trail in Air Ronge could become wheelchair accessible in the coming years if everything goes according to plan. The project is being spearheaded by village Coun. Corey Ha...

Mar 24, 2021

Saskatchewan adds $11M to rural road rehabilitation plan

The Saskatchewan government is sinking more money into the province's municipal roads.On Wednesday, Premier Scott Moe announced an investment of another $11.2 million into the Rural Integrated Roads f...

Mar 10, 2021

New details emerge about future La Ronge long-term care facility

La Ronge council was updated on plans for a new long-term care facility, which would mark one of the largest infrastructure projects in the town's history. During a Committee of the Whole report from ...

Mar 10, 2021