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RCMP ask for public's help following suspicious death on Red Pheasant

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate the death of Candie Pritchard on Red Pheasant Cree Nation.Pritchard's remains were discovered near a home on the First Nation Feb. 5. Her d...

Feb 22, 2024

Poundmaker's Lodge hosts information session for community leaders

It was a single moment that created the possibility that life could be different for those with addictions in the Battlefords.Brad Cardinal, executive director of Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres ...

Feb 22, 2024

Curling Day in Canada just days away

In less than a week's time the City of Melfort, its curling club and local citizens will play host to one of the biggest annual curling events in Canada.The 2024 rendition of Curling Day in Canada wil...

Feb 21, 2024

New La Ronge RCMP commander settling into role

The new detachment commander for the La Ronge RCMP comes with 21 years of experience with the force. Staff Sgt. Dereck Eberle officially joined the detachment on Jan. 29, replacing Staff Sgt. Dean Bri...

Feb 21, 2024

Sask. actor excited to star in soon-to-be-released Avatar: The Last Airbender series

An actor from the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is set to star in one of, if not the most, anticipated shows of 2024.The first season of the live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender will be ava...

Feb 21, 2024

Mustangs' Sleeva named Sask Player of the Week

For the third week in a row, a Melfort Mustang has made the cut for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's (SJHL) Players of the Week honourees.Canterra Seeds Saskatchewan Player of the Week: Clay Sl...

Feb 21, 2024

Carlton teacher to be inducted into P.A. Women Hall of Fame

A teacher at Carlton Comprehensive Public High School is the latest inductee into the Prince Albert Women Hall of Fame. The P.A. Council of Women has chosen to recognize Jennifer Brown after receiving...

Feb 21, 2024

Hryniuk selected as Harold Johnson Change Your Story Award winner

Anne Hryniuk is the recipient of the inaugural Harold Johnson Change Your Story Award. The $500 award was handed out last week at a short ceremony at La Ronge's Alex Robertson Public Library. The fund...

Feb 20, 2024

'Don't shave': P.A.'s finest facial hair recognized during annual Beerd Derby

Who has the best facial hair in the Prince Albert area?That question was answered this weekend at the annual Winter Festival Beerd Derby held at the Prince Albert Wildlife Federation Banquet and Event...

Feb 20, 2024

One person charged with second-degree murder following homicide in La Loche

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are investigating a homicide that happened in La Loche on Thursday afternoon.At around 4:45, police were advised by EMS of an altercation that happened at a residence in...

Feb 19, 2024