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Verdict reserved for Sandy Bay man charged with murder of step-daughter
The fate of a 27-year-old man, charged with the murder of a 10 month old baby girl, now rests in the hands of a judge.Robert Alexander Bear's trial wrapped up this week at Court of King's Bench in the...
May 19, 2023
La Ronge residents join Northlands College board
La Ronge residents Doreen Polischuk and Thomas Sierzycki have joined the board of Northlands College.A news release issued this week by the college states their expertise and experience will contribut...
May 19, 2023
Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins formally resigns in wake of ethics probes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins formally resigned Friday after wide-ranging investigations by two federal watchdog agencies found she sought to use her position to influe...
May 19, 2023
Nebraska lawmakers pass abortion ban, restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The Nebraska Legislature on Friday approved a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on gender-affirming care for children in a move so contentious, lawmakers on both sides have ac...
May 19, 2023
Indigenous education program celebrates first graduating class
The inaugural graduation class of the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NSITEP) will undoubtedly go on the make a huge impact in their home communities. During a ceremony hel...
May 19, 2023
National Hotel has date set for meeting with the wrecking ball
The National Hotel's days are numbered and on Tuesday, city council will be asked to give their blessing for the date to start in July. A report to council said the demolition is scheduled to start th...
May 19, 2023
Calgary Stampeders get on with season prep while waiting for the smoke to clear
CALGARY - Smoke in the air threw a wrench into the early days of Calgary Stampeders' training camp, but there were still jobs to be earned and important pre-season reps to accomplish. "When it comes d...
May 19, 2023
RCMP charge 34-year-old man with murder after body found in Battleford house fire
A 34-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after human remains were found in a burning house in the Town of Battleford.The fire happened on Feb. 18; however, investigators didn't find...
May 19, 2023
Saskatchewan getting help from Quebec to fight wildfires
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said Friday it's getting some help from another province to fight wildfires in northern regions.The SPSA says Quebec is providing two water bombers to help...
May 19, 2023
Red Wing students give back with big donation to SPCA after wildfires displace animals
Students at Red Wing Public School just north of Prince Albert are set to make a big donation to the SPCA and the timing couldn't be better. The school's Student Leadership Council (SLC) organized var...
May 19, 2023