The federal and provincial governments have announced more than 81 million dollars in joint funding for 23 infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan. From the investment, Esterhazy, Unity, Meadow Lake and other communities will benefit from improved access to reliable water supplies. Wastewater treatment facilities will be upgraded and expanded in Humboldt, Oxbow and Grenfell. Other communities […]
A report going to a City committee on Wednesday presents a series of options for replacing the approximately 3,600 lead water pipe connections in homes that can contribute to elevated lead levels in the drinking water of affected properties […]
A “do not use” advisory has been lifted in the town of Coronach. The town made a decision to completely flush out the system after a break-in at the town’s water treatment plant last weekend where it was suspected the water supply may have been contaminated. While the advisory has been lifted, people in the […]
The town of Coronach continues to be in a do not use the water mode after someone broke in to the water treatment plant on the weekend with the possibility of the water supply being contaminated there, In an update this morning, the town says they have flushed the water tower and water plant reseroirs […]
Premier Scott Moe announced important funding for rural municipalities at the annual SARM convention on Wednesday. Premier Moe says the province will advance 11.2 million dollars in economic stimulus funds for the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth program. The funds provide a head start on getting projects approved for the 2021 building season. With […]
Those getting their water supply from the town of Coronach, about two hours south of Regina near the U-S border, are being told not to use their water. This after town employees discovered a break-in at the water treatment plant with the possibility of the current water supply being contaminated occurring. Town administrator Catherine McKay-Wilson […]
The latest Water Security Agency runoff forecast shows below normal runoff along a band encompassing Regina, Swift Current and North Battleford. Most of the far south including Assiniboia, Estevan and Weyburn are anticipated to receive well below normal runoff. Conditions over southcentral and southeastern areas, particularly east of Highway 4 and south of the […]
It’s been a long day for some in Moose Jaw after a water main break in the western part of the city. The city says that break which affects around 500 properties means those on the 1400 block of Caribou Street West are without water for an undetermined period with the hope being service will […]
Mayor Sandra Masters has started the ball rolling on one of her election promises. During a meeting of executive committee on Wednesday, a plan to start an efficiency review for the city was approved. Conducting an efficiency review was a key promise of Masters’ 2020 campaign as she said such a review in which she […]
The Water Security Agency says it’s reissuing a public advisory for people to make sure they check for ice thickness on bodies of water before moving over them. The organization says the warning is due to a mixture of warm weather along with recent serious ice-related incidents over the holiday season in the southeastern region […]
