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RCMP seek suspect after serious incident in RM of Buckland
UPDATE: As of Thursday morning there had been no update from RCMP regarding their efforts to locate suspect, Glen Frederick Halkett.--As of Wednesday afternoon Mounties were still on the hunt for a su...
Aug 11, 2021

Saskatchewan Medical Association calls for mandatory vaccines for all health-care workers
With a recent uptick of COVID-19 cases in the province, the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) is calling for mandatory vaccinations for all health-care workers.Many Saskatchewan physicians are as...
Aug 11, 2021

Average harvest expected in 2021 for northern chanterelle mushrooms
The hunt is on for chanterelle mushrooms near La Ronge, which are harvested annually and enjoyed for their unique flavour. Keewatin Community Development Association CEO Randy Johns, who operates Bore...
Aug 11, 2021

Water Tower fun day and tours offer unique Prairie view in Humboldt
The Humboldt Water Tower will be celebrating summer with their upcoming Fun Day.Everyone has been invited to the Humboldt tourist attraction on Aug. 14 to enjoy free, water-based games and take the wa...
Aug 11, 2021

Prince Albert lawyer determined to lower human rights complaints in the province
Saskatchewan's interim chief commissioner of the Human Rights Commission says he hopes to bring a northern perspective to human rights issues. Barry Wilcox has worked in Prince Albert his entire law c...
Aug 11, 2021

Lions, Stampeders looking for bounce-back efforts in CFL week 2 action
CALGARY - The B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders find themselves in similar spots heading into Thursday night's game at McMahon Stadium between the two winless CFL teams. The Lions lost their opening g...
Aug 11, 2021

Winnipeg Jets announce vaccination requirement for fans to attend home games
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets will require all fans to be fully vaccinated to attend home games at Canada Life Centre this season.The Jets' parent company, True North Sports and Entertainment, made the...
Aug 11, 2021

Police investigating truck theft in Maidstone
Maidstone RCMP are searching for two individuals who stole a vehicle from a local automotive shop on Monday.Sometime around 11:00 a.m. that day, the suspects arrived at TNT Automotive in Maidstone dri...
Aug 11, 2021

Mirasty sentencing hearing underway after previous guilty plea to manslaughter
It was an emotional time during the sentencing hearing for the accused in the Sequin Mooswa homicide on Wednesday at North Battleford provincial court.Keenan Mirasty, 22 of North Battleford, pleaded g...
Aug 11, 2021

Ice returns to Access Communications Centre
As August treads towards its midway mark and the hockey season nears ever-closer, ice has returned to the Access Communications Centre. Building supervisor, Mike Lepp said the ice making process at th...
Aug 11, 2021