Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Rio Tinto denies allegations in diamond project dispute
Mining giant Rio Tinto has formally responded to claims by its partner Star Diamond Corp. that it breached their options agreement, racked up excessive costs, and failed to share information about the...
Apr 07, 2020 Rio Tinto's huge trench cutter rig seen before its vertical deployment at Project Falcon east of Prince Albert. The mining giant denies all allegations made by its partner Star Diamond. (file photo/Star Diamond Corp.)
An expanded future for Victoria Hospital
Reaction has been widespread from Prince Albert and the surrounding area following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of a new expansion for the Victoria Hospital Friday morning.The improved and enlarge...
Mar 06, 2020 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, premier Scott Moe, Mayor Greg Dionne and P.A. Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave stand with a rendering of the new $300 million building. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Province seeking consultant for potential new winter road to Wollaston Lake
The provincial government is looking to hire a consultant to provide services for an economic impact study on a proposed winter road to Wollaston Lake from Highway 905. "We have had over the past few ...
Feb 19, 2020 Ice roads to Wollaston Lake would be replaced by the winter road. (Facebook)
Premier Moe makes stop in Melfort, tours Wellness Centre
The premier of Saskatchewan is out and about in the province for a couple weeks before budget time gets into the home stretch.Scott Moe was in the Melfort area on Tuesday, Feb. 18 touring around some ...
Feb 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to some health care personnel at the Melfort Wellness Centre during his travels in the area. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
La Ronge council stops redevelopment of Patterson Park
The redevelopment of Patterson Park will stop after La Ronge resident Heather Bernardin told council they were missing the mark when it came to planning. She made the comment at a regular council meet...
Feb 13, 2020 La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich said it could take months before a master plan is in place. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Vermette supporting three petitions in Cumberland riding ahead of spring session
When politicians return for the spring session of the Legislative Assembly next month, Cumberland NDP MLA Doyle Vermette will have several petitions to serve the government on behalf of northerners. T...
Feb 12, 2020 MLA Doyle Vermette is involved with petitions in Creighton, La Ronge and other communities. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Petition launched to link tri-communities with walking and bike path
Safety and environmental sustainability are the two main reasons a new local group is launching a petition for the construction of a walking and bike path linking the tri-communities. "The idea would ...
Feb 06, 2020 The petition could be presented in the Saskatchewan Legislature in March. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Northern ice roads begin opening to light traffic
Ice roads from Stony Rapids to Fond du Lac and Uranium City opened today to light traffic. That's according to Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure spokesperson David Horth, who said traffic is cur...
Feb 05, 2020 Ice roads are opening about one week earlier compared to 2019. (Facebook)
Leadership hopes new Bell's Point Youth Centre will make an impact
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Michael Bird wants students to feel at home at the new Bell's Point Youth Centre along Elders Road. The approximately $300,000 facility opened earlier this week and incl...
Jan 29, 2020 Roxanne Roberts, Coun. Michael Bird and Allen Morrow are seen inside the youth centre. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Local rural municipalities welcome bridge inspection program
Local rural municipalities are welcoming a province-wide bridge inspection program.Originally reported by the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is cur...
Jan 07, 2020 The Rural Municipality of Garden River has over 20 bridges in its boundaries. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)