Infrastructure

Highway 2 and 102 improvement plan calls for second bridge in Air Ronge, double lanes

The Ministry of Highways has plans to build a second bridge in Air Ronge.That's according to the Highway 2 and 102 Pedestrian Safety and Functional Design Plan released by the Ministry of Highways ear...

Jun 23, 2023

Métis Nations set to benefit from proposed uranium project in north Sask.

Several Mtis Nations in northern Saskatchewan are set to benefit from a uranium project in the area.Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) and the seven Mtis Locals of Northern Region 2 - which includes La L...

Jun 15, 2023

Construction of La Ronge long-term care facility to start this month

Ledcor Construction Limited has been selected to build the new long-term care facility in La Ronge. Ledcor was selected through a two-stage procurement process. A Request for Qualifications resulted i...

Jun 14, 2023

SaskPower expects to approach record as heat wave lingers

The heat has probably inspired you to switch on your air conditioner and have it running more often than normal. If that's the case, you've got a lot of company. SaskPower projects they will approach ...

Jun 05, 2023

SaskPower to upgrade power line south of Air Ronge

SaskPower is planning on upgrading a power line serving Air Ronge, La Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. That's according to information sent to larongeNOW from the Crown corporation, which state...

May 23, 2023

Lloydminster supporting 800 wildfire evacuees, says resources are at capacity

Hundreds of wildfire evacuees are still spending their nights in hotel rooms as they wait for any word on when they can return. During an update on Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SP...

May 17, 2023

Province invests $6 million in northern roads to support forestry

Saskatchewan is making a big investment in preserving and maintaining northern roads.According to the Ministry of Highways, the one-time, $6-million investment will fund gravel work and brush clearing...

May 09, 2023

Changes announced for annual spring weight restrictions

Mother nature is having an impact on the province's highway system.With warmer temperatures and longer days coming, the 2023 spring weight restrictions for secondary highways will be province wide eff...

Apr 05, 2023

Planned power outage for Air Ronge, La Ronge and other northern communities

A planned outage is scheduled on Thursday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. affecting several northern communities.According to SaskPower, customers in Air Ronge and La Ronge on the west side of Highways 2 and 1...

Apr 04, 2023

Saskatchewan residents least concerned about spring flooding: survey

When it comes concerns over spring flooding and mold, residents of the Prairies aren't that concerned about it.That was one of the big findings from a survey gauging Canadians concern over spring floo...

Mar 19, 2023