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One person charged with second-degree murder following homicide in La Loche

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are investigating a homicide that happened in La Loche on Thursday afternoon.At around 4:45, police were advised by EMS of an altercation that happened at a residence in...

Feb 19, 2024

Humboldt Public School to receive portable classroom

Much-needed classroom space is coming to a local school.The provincial government announced that they are providing $32 million in funding for 45 relocatable classrooms to increase classroom space acr...

Feb 16, 2024

Town of Watson receives $100k in funding for Regional Emergency Management Program

The Town of Watson and the surrounding area are trying to become more prepared in case of a major emergency.They have applied for Targeted Sector Support (TSS) funding three times now, and earlier thi...

Feb 15, 2024

EV charging now offered at three SIGA casinos

Electric vehicle owners rejoice! Level 3 (fast charging) and Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now offered for SIGA Casino guests at three locations: Northern Lights Casino in Prince...

Feb 15, 2024

Experience the Great Outdoors on Free Fishing Weekend

Calling all anglers! Free Fishing Weekend is coming up on the Family Day weekend in Saskatchewan. From February 17-19, residents and visitors can angle on Saskatchewan's public waters without a licens...

Feb 15, 2024

James Smith Cree Nation signs up for FirstAlerts emergency app

A local First Nation is the first in Canada to sign up for a new emergency alert system.A news conference was held at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) Wednesday to sign an agreement with TryCycle Data S...

Feb 14, 2024

Gord Bamford Tour Supporting PA Chuckwagon and Chariot Association

Gord Bamford is on tour supporting causes throughout the Province and April 26th he will be in Weldon for the Prince Albert Chuckwagon and Chariot Association. See Poster below and Video Below.He will...

Feb 14, 2024

PBCN Chief confirms development of strategic plan to address challenges with gangs and drugs

To properly address the escalating crime, the first step is to tackle the root causes.The comment from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) Chief Karen Bird, came during a media conference on Tuesday a...

Feb 13, 2024

Leonard Whitney hired as new Melfort Fire Chief

The City of Melfort has hired their new fire chief.Long-time firefighter Leonard Whitney will take over the position starting April 1.Whitney has been involved with the Melfort Fire Department for alm...

Feb 13, 2024

New York language society welcomes Dene language teacher among their presenters

Allison Lemaigre remembers when she first became passionate about revitalizing her Dene language."When I was able to start teaching in the classroom like that and seeing how that I could teach in my o...

Feb 13, 2024