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Saskatoon central library project delayed after construction bids exceed budget
The project to replace Saskatoon's central library hit a major bump late last month, and the opening will likely be pushed back to 2027. In a statement, the Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) said constru...
Sep 14, 2023 Saskatoon's plan for a new central library has been delayed until about 2027. (650 CKOM file photo)
Northbound lanes open on Sid Buckwold Bridge after rush-hour delay
Despite a delay that caused a sizable jam during rush hour on Thursday morning, the northbound lanes on Idylwyld Drive at Saskatchewan Crescent West are once again open to traffic. According to the ci...
Sep 14, 2023 Traffic was backed up leading up to the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge on Thursday. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
High construction cost blamed for pause on Saskatoon soccer stadium
Saskatoon's proposed soccer stadium is getting a yellow card, but not because it picked up a foul. Dan Kemppainen, CEO of Prairieland Park, said the project's high construction cost is the reason why ...
Sep 06, 2023 Prairieland Park was meant to be the home of a new soccer stadium, but the project has been put on hold due to high construction costs. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Circle Drive southbound ramp at College Drive to be closed Sunday
A major freeway ramp in Saskatoon is scheduled to be closed for repairs Sunday morning. According to the City of Saskatoon, the southbound ramp connecting Circle Drive to College Drive will be closed ...
Aug 26, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
RM, company and landowners fined after illegally burning waste
Illegally disposing of waste from a demolition project has led to a total of $70,000 in fines for a Saskatchewan RM, two local landowners and a construction company. According to Saskatchewan's enviro...
Aug 15, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Prince Albert hospital expansion officially starting construction
By Jaryn Vecchio Construction on Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital Expansion project has officially started. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday to celebrate work beginning on the site's new ...
Jul 25, 2023 Construction next to Victoria Hospital. (Jaryn Vecchio/paNOW Staff)
Construction underway on Highway 33 near Stoughton
Drivers in the Fillmore and Stoughton areas can expect delays as Highway 33 in that region gets a facelift. A 38-kilometre stretch of the highway between the two towns is being repaved and four inters...
Jul 14, 2023
Saskatchewan gov't investing $13M in rural road projects
The Saskatchewan government is helping foot the bill for some road work in the province. The government announced Tuesday it's investing $13 million through the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG...
Jul 11, 2023
New funding to add 200 seats in construction training programs
New funding will add 200 news seats to pre-apprenticeship skills training programs in construction-related trades. The Government of Saskatchewan announced the $2.5-million investment Wednesday, which...
Jul 05, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Big improvements coming to Highway 15 near Kenaston
Travel near Kenaston is about to get a lot smoother. A $22.7-million project to improve Highway 15 is underway in the Kenaston area. The work will include constructing a subgrade, as well as widening ...
Jun 29, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
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