Saskatchewan

Gordon Snelgrove Gallery
Métis Artist Creates Work to Shake Audiences
Métis artist Ryan Richard is comfortable with doing things a bit differently. Going against the grain and thinking independently has been a common theme in his life and art.In his new exhibition at the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Richard invited the public to help him cons...
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RCMP Youth Leadership Workshop
Indigenous youth gather in Regina to develop community action plans with RCMP
Indigenous youth from around Canada travelled to Regina last week to participate in the RCMP Youth Leadership Workshop.The unique program pairs one Indigenous youth with a RCMP officer from their home community. Together, over the course of a week, they attend workshops at the RCMP training academy in Regina to learn h...
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'serious concerns around public narrative'
FSIN chief considering legal options in face of $28M federal audit repayment
Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Bobby Cameron, said important "items to work for" have been the reason for his silence on the audit his organization is facing for the past two years.In an interview with CKOM News on Tuesday, Cameron said the FSIN has its financial controls in place an...
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Federal force
Saskatchewan RCMP facing 14.6 per cent vacancy rate amid national staffing shortages
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan is working to address ongoing staff shortages - a strain felt by RCMP nationwide. The current vacancy rate across the province is 14.6 per cent, up about 1 per cent from August of last year.That figure, provided by Saskatchewan RCMP, does not include "soft vacancie...
Mar 24, 2026
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Prince Albert

2025 wildfires
Members of St. Louis Fire Department receive Premier's Commendation award
It's a feel-good story about people in Saskatchewan taking care of people in Saskatchewan.That's how the chief of the St. Louis Fire Department described a ceremony Tuesday night that honoured him and fellow firefighters for their service during last summer's wildfires in northern Saskatchewan."We're firefighters ...
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repairs are coming
City warns potholes may reappear until better weather allows for more permanent fix
A quick drive through the city of Prince Albert makes it abundantly clear that it's pothole season and while city crews are actively repairing them, it's only a temporary solution."Due to ongoing freeze-and-thaw conditions, these repairs are not permanent. Potholes may reappear until more stable, warm weather allo...
Mar 24, 2026
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Police briefs
Police investigating shots fired at home on 8th St. E., arrest man for arson in separate incident
Gunshots were fired at a home on the 1000 Block of Eighth Street East Saturday, but Prince Albert Police are confirming there were no injuries.They received the report around 11:45 p.m. on March 21 and were able to see evidence of the gunshots being fired at the residence. Now they're asking the public to contact them ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Heading to provincial final
Prince Albert sees three 'AA' hockey teams win northern championships
The U15 AA Prince Albert Venice House Pirates swept the Warman Wildcats on Saturday night in front of a packed barn.There was standing room only at Game 2 between the two top teams in the north at the Kinsmen Arena. Fans included Pirates players from previous seasons who showed their support for the current squad by we...
Mar 23, 2026
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Battlefords

Community Support
Telemiracle Week begins
Kinsmen Telemiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary and leading up to the big show that runs February 28 to March 1, this week has been proclaimed Telemiracle Week."Year after year, Saskatchewan people show their generosity through TeleMiracle," Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission E...
Feb 22, 2026
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BEYOND THE COURTROOM
BTC justice program expands to curb crime, support reintegration in the Battlefords
The Battlefords Tribal Council (BTC) Justice Program is expanding services in 2026 after receiving federal funding, restoring several community-based supports that had previously been on standby, officials say.Jason Agecoutay, the program's justice coordinator, said while some BTC justice services have operated for dec...
Jan 23, 2026
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
North Battleford approves land sale, tax break for 60-plus-unit apartment project
North Battleford city council has approved the sale of up to two acres of city-owned land on Buhler Avenue to PG Brar Investment Group for a planned four-storey apartment development.Council voted unanimously Friday to approve the offer to purchase land at 2430 Buhler Avenue at a price of $3.35 per square foot, for a m...
Jan 23, 2026
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Saskatchewan’s largest RCMP detachment
More than 20,000 calls kept Battlefords RCMP busy in 2025
Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20,000 calls for service in 2025 as officers continued to balance enforcement, crime reduction, and community engagement across the region.According to Saskatchewan RCMP, the Battlefords detachment is the largest in the province and provides 24-hour policing to more than 25,000 r...
Jan 22, 2026
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Traffic blitz
RCMP traffic service checks over 500 vehicles in central and northern Sask in less than a week
Over 500 drivers in north and central Saskatchewan were pulled over by RCMP officers from Melfort and Prince Albert in mid-January, resulting in multiple tickets and charges being laid. From January 16 to 18, Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan officers patrolled and stopped vehicles spanning from Melfort to La Rong...
Jan 22, 2026
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HEALTHCARE
Swinging with the Stars fundraiser returns with $90K goal for BUH
A popular community fundraiser is returning to the Battlefords this month, with a clear goal of improving patient care at Battlefords Union Hospital.Swinging with the Stars, hosted by the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation, will take place at the Don Ross Centre with a preview evening on Friday, Jan. 30, followed by a s...
Jan 22, 2026
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