Tag Archives: Infrastructure
SaskTel set to expand broadband service to over 80 rural communities
SaskTel is set to invest $100 million to expand service to more than 80 towns and villages across the province.This means these communities will now be connected to the telecommunication company's fib...
Nov 15, 2022
Shellbrook committee informed new outdoor pool to cost over $4.6 million
The cost to build a new outdoor pool in the town of Shellbrook is just over $4.6 million dollars.That was the finding of a recent feasibility study, as a committee continues to the exploratory phase o...
Nov 13, 2022
Sturgeon Lake First Nation celebrates completion of major paving project
Traffic is now flowing on a newly paved stretch of road northwest of Prince Albert.The 12 km. stretch through Sturgeon Lake First Nation, connects to highway 355. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on...
Oct 27, 2022
SaskEnergy offers safety, cost-cutting tips as furnaces fire up
Winter hasn't fully set in yet, but the cold weather has started to arrive, and that means many people are waking up their furnaces after several dormant months. SaskEnergy is providing tips for both ...
Oct 25, 2022
SaskTel looking at new cell towers around P.A. to help fix service issues
SaskTel is looking at ways to improve its service for people in Prince Albert.This comes as residents, most of which live in the east part of the city, have been experiencing issues texting, calling, ...
Oct 20, 2022
Best ways to prevent CO leaks as the weather gets colder
As the weather gets colder the more likely it is people will be starting up their furnaces.The Prince Albert Fire Department is once again sharing tips to help residents prevent any situations involvi...
Oct 20, 2022
'I'm really interested': residents share thoughts on proposed rural water treatment plant
Residents in rural communities around Prince Albert got the chance to share their thoughts on the proposed regional water treatment plant.Prince Albert Rural Water Utility (PARWU) held two open houses...
Oct 20, 2022
P.A. Walmart undergoing renovations, mayor frustrated with store's choices following tax appeal
The mayor of Prince Albert isn't happy with the city's Walmart.After the retailer was one of five stores in the community to successfully appeal how much they were getting taxed, the company has annou...
Oct 18, 2022
Cost estimate for proposed Water Treatment Plant and pipeline project climbs to under $80 million
Citing rising costs related to inflation, materials, and construction costs, the committee exploring a regional Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and pipeline project in the Prince Albert area, says the new...
Oct 07, 2022
Fuel spill all cleaned up on Prince Albert road
Everything is back to normal on a Prince Albert street after a fuel spill.On Monday, a driver for Lake Country Co-op had a mechanical failure which resulted in diesel being released on 5 Avenue East f...
Oct 05, 2022
