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RCMP search for man believed to be in La Loche area
La Loche RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating 24-year-old Keenan Joey Fontaine who is believed to be in the La Loche area. A warrant for the arrest of Fontaine was issued June 7. He...
Jun 08, 2020
New preliminary hearing date set for accused in Laverdiere death
A new preliminary hearing date has been set for one of the six remaining accused charged in connection to the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.Jesse Sangster, charged with first-degree murder, kidna...
Jun 08, 2020
Police seek info regarding Saturday robbery
Prince Albert police have released a CCTV image of a suspect they believe was responsible for a robbery at a business early Saturday evening.It happened in the 1600 Block of 15th Street West.According...
Jun 08, 2020
High streamflow advisory expanded to include Meadow Lake area
Water Security Agency (WSA) is expanding the high streamflow advisory for the Churchill River System to include the headwater areas in the Meadow Lake area after recent heavy rainfall.WSA spokesperson...
Jun 08, 2020
Man fails to heed judge's warning, receives four months jail
A man who threatened to kill staff and residents at a Prince Albert long term care home was warned by a judge last February that if he were to ever be back in court, his next sentence would be much lo...
Jun 08, 2020
RCMP burnout may be adding to Nunavut policing problems: territory's top cop
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The head of the RCMP in Nunavut says she's trying to find ways to bring police and Inuit together. But Chief Supt. Amanda Jones says officer burnout in small detachments with big so...
Jun 08, 2020
Grad signs spring up around city
Graduation signage, like the blooms of spring, has started popping up around Prince Albert given the lack of a normal and formal public honouring this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions.Both McDona...
Jun 08, 2020
Local gyms return to business with phase three of Re-Open Plan
The province is entering its next reopening phase this week, which will include gyms and other fitness centres.Owner of Lifetime Fitness, Brent Kauth, said his patrons are eager to return to his gym."...
Jun 08, 2020
Restaurants and bars expanding services in La Ronge
The hospitality industry in La Ronge is expanding their services as part of Phase Three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan rolling out across the province today."We're really excited to serve people," s...
Jun 08, 2020
Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform
HOUSTON - The last chance for the public to say goodbye to George Floyd drew thousands of mourners Monday to a church in his native Houston, as his death two weeks ago continues to stoke protests in A...
Jun 08, 2020