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Town of Carrot River unveils public skate and 'shinny' schedule for upcoming winter season
The Town of Carrot River recently unveiled their public skate and 'shinny' season that will run every Saturday and Sunday from now until March. Although the ice has been in the rink since early Septem...
Oct 06, 2021

Preventative COVID-19 measures in place at Stony Rapids long-term care unit
Measures are in place to prevent a potential COVID-19 outbreak at the long-term care unit in Stony Rapids. The new measures were announced in a memo released Oct. 6 addressed to Athabasca Health Autho...
Oct 06, 2021

Wildlife collisions still a concern this fall: Wildlife federation
Although summer has wrapped up, wildlife can still pose a hazard if you're driving on the highway.The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, along with SGI, is reminding motorists of the danger along the r...
Oct 06, 2021

RCMP searching for missing 44-year-old man
Editor's note: RCMP confirmed on Friday, Oct. 9, Sayers had been found safe.The Prince Albert RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 44-year-old man.According to a media release, E...
Oct 06, 2021

Jays GM Atkins excited about potential in off-season to build upon team's progress
TORONTO - With a strong core anchored by some of the game's top young players, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins is feeling bullish about the team's possibilities entering the off-season. A Septem...
Oct 06, 2021

Police looking for missing Onion Lake female
UPDATE: As of 2:48 p.m. on Oct. 28, the RCMP have reported Heathen has been located safe.-Onion Lake RCMP are on the lookout for missing 25 year-old woman Shaylene Heathen.Reported missing as of Tuesd...
Oct 06, 2021

Confirmed drug overdoses currently down across Northern Saskatchewan, suspected deaths still being investigated
Several communities across Northern Saskatchewan are currently on pace to see a drop in the number of overdose-related deaths year-over-year.According to data from the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, A...
Oct 06, 2021

A virtual game of survivor gives residents of the northeast a chance to win big
North East Outreach & Support Services (NEOSS) is playing a virtual game of survivor to raise money and give northeast residents a chance to flex their trivia skills.NEOSS administrator and event ...
Oct 06, 2021

Detour on Highway 5 in Humboldt due to scheduled road work
Motorists in Humboldt will notice a detour in the city starting on Thursday.The sections of Highway 5 that were dug up as part of the watermain replacement line over the summer will be paved.To accomm...
Oct 06, 2021

Champagnie felt immediate connection to Raptors out of 16-17 teams he practised for
TORONTO - Justin Champagnie has an unwavering belief in himself, and once he sets a target, he says, he usually hits it. "I always had a dream in mind of making it to the NBA and playing here," the 20...
Oct 06, 2021