A move which could see 400 lorryloads of timber transferred to the railways is being planned.
A victory at Millbank this weekend is vital if the Greens are to stay in touch with the early pacesetters in Caley Regional League 1.
The inexperienced Caithness women's rugby side were given a harsh lesson as they were put to the sword by Orkney Dragons at Millbank on Saturday.
Caithness were left licking their wounds a 26-21 defeat to Ellon at the weekend left the club still seeking a first win at the Meadows.
Covid's malevolent influence meant Caithness 1sts were left kicking their heels again after their home clash with Aberdeen Wanderers was called off.
Bosses at Dounreay and Vulcan are joining forces in a renewed bid to tackle a speeding hotspot on the A836.
A fault at an electricity sub-station is being blamed for an overnight power failure at Dounreay.
Saturday was a red-letter day for Caithness Rugby Club as it marked the return of competitive rugby for the men's second XV.
Caithness kicked off their Caledonian Division One campaign on Saturday with a stress-free 43-3 victory over Hillfoots at Millbank.
Competitive rugby returns to Millbank on Saturday for the first time in 18 months as Caithness launch their Caley Division One campaign.