Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (Saskatchewan)

Along with engineering, construction and design of the provincial road network, the operations division provides regulations, inspections and advice to the rural municipalities (R.M.)

The ferries operated include:[2] During the term of office for Eiling Kramer, 1972–1980, the Provincial Highway received extensive funding and paving for the entire system neared completion.

The cost of building a road 20 feet (6.1 m) wide with an 0 feet 18 inches (0.46 m) crown cost approximately $30, per 1 mile (1.6 km) A person could work for the municipality and have his earnings put toward the taxes on his land; at one time, money collected in each Division stayed in that Division....The RM has as its responsibilities for many areas: agricultural programs and concerns in general; tax collections for needs of the municipality — road construction and maintenance; protective services — pest control, fire protection, weed control, environmental development, cultural and educational services; medical and veterinary needs and so forth.Originally roadwork was done by horsepower, and the municipality owned its horses and equipment.

In 1909 a foreman shot one of his crew; the [Indian Head] council minutes make no further comment.The building of these roads is under the personal supervision of the rural councilors of the R.M.

1, the first in the Province.The Policy and Programs Division works with other legislative and regulatory agencies to ensure an optimal transportation network is provided via road, rail, air, and marine.

[1] The Communications Branch of the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure maintains the news releases, safety awareness and education programs.

The head office regulates their operations in compliance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Canadian Council Motor Transport Administrators.

The Strategic Partnership Program analyzes low traffic volume thin membrane surface highways working with rural municipalities and First Nation agencies to provide an effective and operational traffic flow between thin membrane surface highways and the provincial network.

Routing of SK highways around Saskatoon
Early surveyed Road allowance precursors of roads
Dirt road during horse and cart era