Infrastructure

Ice roads in Far North open to traffic

Two northern ice roads have opened with a third expected to open to traffic on Saturday.That's according to an email from the Ministry of Highways, which states both the Stony Rapids to Fond du Lac an...

Feb 02, 2024

Beacon in Air Ronge to be decommissioned

A large tower along Highway 2 in Air Ronge will be decommissioned this year.That's according to a statement sent to larongeNOW from Nav Canada, the non-profit corporation that owns the tower, as well ...

Jan 30, 2024

EV users not fazed by bitter extreme cold says Sask. Electric Vehicle Association

The extreme cold temperatures that bit in central and northern Saskatchewan last week didn't hinder those driving their electric vehicles.As base temperatures approached the minus 40 range in the cold...

Jan 20, 2024

Water delivered to Stanley Mission residents due to treatment plant issues

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Jimmy Charles is hopeful the current drinking water situation in Stanley Mission will be resolved soon.In recent days, water consumption has been limited due to a number...

Jan 12, 2024

Canada’s electric vehicle push met with excitement, concern

The federal government's plan to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 is being met with both support and concern.Tyler Krause sits on the board of directors for the Saskatchewan Electric Vehicl...

Dec 21, 2023

Blasting north of La Ronge expected during next two weeks

Blasting originally scheduled by Potzus Paving Ltd. in their quarry for on or around Dec. 15 related to the Highway 102 $28 million upgrade project has changed.That's according to an email from the Sa...

Dec 11, 2023

Fundraising efforts start for new long-term care facility

The La Ronge and Area Long-Term Care Fundraising Committee has begun the task of raising enough money to purchase furnishings and equipment for the new facility. The three-storey, two-wing per-floor c...

Dec 05, 2023

Major $28 million enhancement for Highway 102 near La Ronge

A $28 million Highway 102 upgrade project expected to begin in the spring of 2024 will have a substantial impact to the economy in northern Saskatchewan. That's according to La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordysk...

Jaryn Vecchio Nov 30, 2023

Loud bang attributed to quarry blasting near La Ronge

A loud blast that shook the homes of tri-community residents is being attributed to work in a quarry north of La Ronge to unearth large rocks. That's according to a statement from the Saskatchewan Min...

Nov 29, 2023

Public invited to La Ronge open house sessions

Residents of La Ronge are welcome to join a municipal open house session this week regarding the 2024 operating budget and 10-year capital plan. The largest capital project slated for 2024 is a $17.3 ...

Nov 16, 2023