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McKenzie seeks to increase social assistance payments, prioritize training and trades programming
Bruce Fredrick McKenzie has big plans if elected chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB)."I think I can make a difference if I did get in as chief," he said. "I think the band has a little bit l...
Mar 24, 2023

Muenster man charged with possessing child pornography
A 53-year-old man from the Village of Muenster is facing child pornography charges.Jason Waldner has been charged with two counts of possessing child pornography, and one count of making child pornogr...
Mar 24, 2023

Canada commits $420 million for Great Lakes environmental work during Biden visit
OTTAWA - The federal government says it will commit $420 million to preserve and restore waters of the Great Lakes. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement during the visit of United State...
Mar 24, 2023

Federal government, B.C. and Indigenous nation sign care co-ordination deal
ENDERBY, B.C. - The delivery of child and family services grounded in Indigenous culture is being celebrated in British Columbia's north Okanagan with the signing of the province's first care co-ordin...
Mar 24, 2023

US-Canada migration deal aims to end walk-around crossings
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vermont (AP) - The immigration deal announced Friday by U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau aims to shut down a process that has enabled tens of thousand...
Mar 24, 2023

Northeast teams vying for provincial gold
A total of four northeast communities, making up five teams, have their eyes on the prize this weekend, as they're hoping to take home basketball provincial gold.For the first time since 2019, the Hoo...
Mar 24, 2023

‘I was outside yelling at the sky:’ Northern lights dance over Saskatchewan
A clear sky Thursday night created ideal conditions for the northern lights to dance over the Land of Living Skies.University of Regina astronomy professor Samantha Lawler is new to Saskatchewan, but ...
Mar 24, 2023

Stars with chance to clinch series, back home for Game 5
The Battlefords North Stars return to home ice at the Access Communications Centre Friday for Game 5 of their first round best-of-seven series with the Weyburn Red Wings.The Stars enter Game 5 leading...
Mar 24, 2023

P.A. Firefighters receive award for ongoing work helping those with muscular dystrophy
The Prince Albert Fire Department is being recognized provincially for its ongoing commitment to helping those with muscular dystrophy. Muscular Dystrophy Canada recently presented the Firefighters Ch...
Mar 24, 2023

Charges laid after standoff, wanted suspect caught
A man at the centre of a standoff with police Thursday had been on the run for about a week, and is facing a number of charges including attempted murder.Colton Lafond, 34, was arrested shortly before...
Mar 24, 2023