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(Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM file photo) The federal government, the provincial government and the City of Saskatoon united Friday to announce more than $102 million in funding for 11 infrastructure projects. Major projects include green infrastructure that will upgrade drinking water and sewer systems, sidewalk expansions and a new solar plant. Three projects will be funded through the federal COVID-19 resilience fund, including a series of improvements to the Meewasin Valley Authority’s trail s...

By the numbers: Meewasin, Montgomery solar power plant among projects boosted by funding announcement Mayor Charlie Clark called the investments "so valuable" and said they are coming at a "critical time" when economic recovery is needed in the city and the province. Author of the article: Saskatoon StarPhoenix Publishing date: Apr 16, 2021  •  5 hours ago  •  2 minute read  •  Hundreds of trees in the old Mendel Art Gallery parking lot have been cut down while the Meewasin...

Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Author of the article: Jocelyn Bennett  •  Saskatoon StarPhoenix Publishing date: Mar 04, 2021  •  March 4, 2021  •  1 minute read  •  This March 4, 1957 image shows the demolition of the coal docks at the CNRs South Saskatchewan yards (across from the present-day Western Development Museum site), following the railways move away from coal-fired steam engines. City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collect...

1- Enjoy a winter bbq on the deck. So winter might not be the traditional time to throw a chop or steak on the outdoor grill, so why not be bold when you do and try a homemade barbecue sauce, maybe something using locally sourced honey? 2- Write a letter letting your family know you love them. It may seem a bit old-fashioned but there is something deeply personal about a handwritten letter, and we could all use some practice with our writing skills in this largely text-based world. 3-  Make...

Herb Linfoot in the former Yorkon power plant in the 1950s. Heritage Day 2012 celebrated the generation of power in Canada, and Sunday at the Western Development Museum branch in Yorkton Sheila Harris looked back on her fathers career in the business. Harris father Herb Linfoot had a long career in power generation including managing the Yorkton Power Plant for a time up until its closure in 1960. "My Dad began his power production career at the age of 17 in 1923 at the Kindersley Power House. ...

Light up the Village at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford had a good run. They would like to thank all those who took the time to drive through and make donations. The drive through ended Jan. 9. It is sad to hear they had a break-in on the grounds with damage done and articles stolen. Sympathy goes out to the Smith family on the recent passing of Kenneth (Smitty) Smith of North Battleford. He passed away Dec. 20 at the age of 73. Those Were the Days at the WDM were his pride...

Article content With the holiday season coming to an end, this weekend is your last chance to experience some annual festive events. But don’t worry — there’s other activities to fill the holiday void. 1. Take a final drive through the Enchanted Forest We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Check out the sights or get hands on: Five things to do in Saskatoon this weekend Back to video Saturday is your last chance to travel through the BHP Enchan...

For the Battlefords a case could be made that it was our worst year ever — worse than even the cryptosporidium and oil spill years — and not just because of the COVID-19 pandemic that prompted shutdowns, economic devastation, and no shortage of loss of life in the province and world. It was a year in which one event after another ended up postponed or called off. It was also a year of devastating tragedy: the loss of a beloved Battleford NHL player, a tragic local murder-suicide, and ongo...

Here is a look at the long, but by no means exhaustive, list of scheduled activities and major events that were postponed or cancelled, and in some cases we have listed when you might be able to see them happen again. Battlefords North Stars  Playoffs suspended March 12. 2019-20 season was officially cancelled March 13. New season began Nov. 6; season suspended on order of public health Nov. 27 with order in effect until no earlier than Jan. 15, 2020. SPHL Finals  Game 3 of Meota-Battlefor...

It began Dec. 1 and will carry on to Jan. 9, 2021, with the gates open to the general public for driving tours from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each night, except statutory holidays. Admission is $10 per car (maximum of five guests from the same household or your “bubble”). New this year is a season pass for $30 allowing families to come and tour as many times as they like. The WDM can also accept debit or credit card at the admission gate this year.   “We’re extremely happy with the t...