Infrastructure

Île-à-la-Crosse approved for $225,000 student carpenter housing project

The federal and provincial governments have come together to fund a $225,000 housing project in le--la-Crosse involving local high school students. le--la-Crosse Mayor Duane Favel explained it will be...

Sep 23, 2020

MEEP funding exceeding $1 million arrives in northern Sask.

More than $1 million is flowing into northern Saskatchewan thanks to the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP). In the most latest round of funding this week, communities such as Beauval, Cumb...

Aug 28, 2020

Faster Internet speeds arrive in tri-communities

Faster Internet speeds are now available in La Ronge and Air Ronge by both major providers. In a press release issued by Access Communications, the company announced it is boosting Internet speeds acr...

Aug 24, 2020

Project Falcon initial results in, diamond breakage indicated

The initial findings are in from the first of 10 huge trenches cut into the Fort la Corne diamond exploration site east of Prince Albert.While over 2,500 diamonds weighing a total of 120 carats were r...

Aug 07, 2020

Saskatchewan RCMP detachments to reopen front counters

RCMP detachments across the province are set to reopen on August 4.In a release, Saskatchewan RCMP announced the decision to open up to the public again, with limited services. Spokesperson Cpl. Rob K...

Jul 30, 2020

Steps being taken to protect northern hydro stations

SaskPower is working to deal with high water levels at its hydroelectric facilities.The Island Falls Hydro Electric Station, which is on the Churchill River near Sandy Bay has been forced to take step...

Jul 20, 2020

Province warns again of higher water levels

The provincial government is warning residents about high water flows.In a media release sent out late Friday afternoon, the province said levels on the North Saskatchewan River flowing through Prince...

Jul 10, 2020

Risk of localized flooding throughout Churchill River System

The WSA is updating the High Streamflow Advisory for the Churchill River System to include additional details.The public is reminded to be aware of the potential flooding in the area and are advised t...

Jul 09, 2020

Local communities receive grants for traffic safety initiatives

A number of local communities will receive funding from the provincial government for a variety of traffic safety projects.The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund is providing $550,000 in grants to 50 comm...

Jun 29, 2020

Landscaping begins at Air Ronge's Heritage Park

Work to enhance Air Ronge's Heritage Park began last week with groundwork and the addition of a parking area.In 2019, the village council entered into final negotiations with La Ronge-based Little Roc...

Jun 23, 2020