Infrastructure

Signs show Saskatchewan leads reconciliation efforts: Lt. Gov. Mirasty

The province of Saskatchewan is leading the way when it comes to reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, said Lieutenant Governor Russell Mirasty in Prince Albert on Tuesday. Mira...

Aug 27, 2024

Power outages planned for Lac La Ronge region, Black Lake

SaskPower is warning northern residents of upcoming planned power outages. An outage is scheduled from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Saturday and will affect customers in Air Ronge, La Ronge, Sucker River, Stan...

Aug 21, 2024

Moosomin First Nation celebrates opening of new K-12 school

It's been years in the making and now the ribbon has been cut on a new school for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students on Moosomin First Nation, about 30 kilometres north of North Battleford.Chief Cheryl...

Aug 20, 2024

Lagoon upgrade project costs significantly increase after geotechnical study

Preliminary work on a lagoon upgrade continues on Crown land near the tri-communities. An email to larongeNOW from Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) director of public works and housing Tayven Roberts ...

Aug 01, 2024

MN-S celebrates sod turning ceremony in Beauval

It was a big day for representatives with Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) as they came together for a sod-turning ceremony in Beauval. Several dignitaries, including MN-S President Glen McCallum, were...

Jul 29, 2024

Council axes major 2024 spending on downtown revitalization

La Ronge council is backtracking on its original plan to spend $2.5 million on downtown revitalization in 2024. That's according to an emailed statement to larongeNOW from chief administrative officer...

Jul 25, 2024

Base tax, water and sewer costs rise in Air Ronge

The Village of Air Ronge is expecting a small surplus of $34,700 following the release of its 2024 budget. In total, the budget will hit $3,682,400, with $3,085,000 going towards operations and $597,4...

Jul 17, 2024

Northern mayor welcomes news of nearly complete Garson Lake road expansion

The Northern Village of La Loche is welcoming a provincial announcement made Friday about the near completion of Saskatchewan's portion of the Garson Lake all-weather road. "The Northern Village of La...

Jul 12, 2024

Start of $28 million Highway 102 upgrade delayed

The start of a $28 million project to enhance Highway 102 between La Ronge and Sucker River has been delayed. That's according to an email from the Ministry of Highways to larongeNOW, which states the...

Jun 20, 2024

New federal funding guarantees completion of Wollaston Lake road project

A final capital injection of $49 million from the federal government will secure the completion of an all-season road for Wollaston Lake and Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation by the end of next fall. Tha...

Jun 17, 2024