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Texas mall shooting victims include guard, young sisters
DALLAS (AP) - The people killed by a gunman at a mall near Dallas over the weekend include two elementary-age sisters, a couple and their child, a young engineer and a security guard who worked there,...
May 08, 2023

Thunderchild FN man completes Vancouver Marathon for Mental Health
A Thunderchild First Nation man put his heart into a personal test he set for himself to promote mental health. Cody Thunderchild participated in the BMO Vancouver Marathon on Sunday to raise awarenes...
May 08, 2023

Pine Grove inmate should have been in North Battleford when she died: coroner’s inquest
CONTENT WARNING: The following story contains graphic depictions of self-harm and suicide.When Elaine Behm died in her cell in Pine Grove just weeks after being incarcerated, she should have been in t...
May 08, 2023

High temperatures in B.C. pose 'threat of new wildfires,' wildfire service warns
Rain and cooler temperatures in northeastern British Columbia will help suppression efforts for two out-of-control wildfires, but high temperatures forecast for later this week may pose a new threat, ...
May 08, 2023

Man charged after violent altercation with staff and police at Prince Albert gas station
A 20-year-old man is facing several charges, including assault of a peace officer and mischief, after a violent incident at a Prince Albert Esso station Saturday morning.According to a statement from ...
May 08, 2023

'I feel good:' P.A. Second World War veteran turns 100
A Prince Albert veteran celebrated a rare milestone over the weekend.Edwin Laird officially turned 100 on Saturday, becoming the first person in the community who fought in the Second World War to hit...
May 08, 2023

RCMP arrest man unlawfully at large in Flying Dust First Nation
RCMP used a drone to help search for and find a man wanted by Correctional Service Canada.Brendan Yew, 28, was declared unlawfully at large but recently found by RCMP at a home on Flying Dust First Na...
May 08, 2023

Human remains found on Big Island Lake Cree Territory
For the second time in three weeks, human remains have been found in the area of the Big Island Lake Cree Territory.On April 21, the Pierceland RCMP started an investigation after remains were found i...
May 08, 2023

Melfort, Star City and Flett's Springs discuss District OCP
The City of Melfort and the RM's of Star City and Flett's Springs recently held an open house to outline key provisions proposed in the new District Official Community Plan (OCP).Once finalized, the n...
May 08, 2023

Mobile Crisis notes improvement on 3-year anniversary of provincial suicide prevention plan
On May 8, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were in full effect and the province was getting used to a new way of living, the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled Pillars for Life: The Saskat...
May 08, 2023