by MBC News | Jun 20, 2018 | Current News
(PHOTO: Clive Weighill delivers is report into external review of Coroner’s Service. By Dan Jones) Former Saskatoon Police Chief Clive Weighill says he has not noticed systemic racial bias within the Sask. Coroner Service. “I understand a lot of people from our...
by MBC News | Jun 20, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Forest fire crews are battling a 3,000 hectare blaze south of the northern Saskatchewan community of Southend. The fire was first reported on Monday, forcing the mandatory evacuation of residents on Tuesday, as the blaze is now approximately only 13 kilometres away...
by MBC News | Jun 20, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
La Ronge RCMP are on the lookout for two suspects after an armed robbery at a business. The incident in the 900 block of La Ronge Avenue was reported around 8 p.m. on June 19. Two unidentified males entered the business with a weapon and stole a quantity of alcohol...
by MBC News | Jun 20, 2018 | Current News
Two men were arrested in Prince Albert Tuesday night on various drug and weapons charges. Police say two males were travelling northbound on 5th Avenue East towards 7th Street East when apprehended around 10:40 p.m. Officers say they found close to five grams of...
by MBC News | Jun 19, 2018 | Current News
An evacuation order is now in effect for the northern Saskatchewan community of Southend. The government says 600-800 residents are being affected. The local emergency evacuation was declared Tuesday afternoon as a result of smoky conditions. There are also concerns...
by MBC News | Jun 19, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
A change in command will soon be coming to the La Ronge RCMP detachment. Newly promoted Staff Sergeant Kyle Watson takes over as detachment commander June 25, replacing Richard Price. Watson says although he is new to La Ronge, he is no stranger to northern living. “I...
by MBC News | Jun 19, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has officially launched a new strategy aimed at improving the success of its Indigenous students. After months of what officials say was extensive research and consultation, Saskatchewan Polytechnic schools have launched an official Indigenous...
by MBC News | Jun 19, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
One person is dead and two others are in hospital following a vehicle rollover on the Standing Buffalo First Nation early this morning. RCMP say the single-vehicle collision occurred on grid road 727 and it was determined that the vehicle lost control on a slight bend...
by MBC News | Jun 18, 2018 | Current News
Crime reduction, property taxes and upcoming municipal projects were among the topics of discussion last night at a public meeting held in Air Ronge. The gathering organized by the Village of Air Ronge started off with a presentation by RCMP Sergeant Josh Hallett. He...
by MBC News | Jun 18, 2018 | Current News
Six people were briefly arrested and detained by Regina Police for obstructing justice Monday at Wascana Park as authorities enforced an eviction order. The Indigenous protesters established a camp 111 days ago, but did not remove their property by Sunday at noon, as...
