Weighill finds no racial bias in Coroner’s Service

Weighill finds no racial bias in Coroner’s Service

(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...
Southend evacuees head to Prince Albert and Saskatoon

Southend evacuees head to Prince Albert and Saskatoon

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...
RCMP searching for suspects following La Ronge robbery

RCMP searching for suspects following La Ronge robbery

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...
UPDATED – Southend being evacuated because of nearby wildfire

UPDATED – Southend being evacuated because of nearby wildfire

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...
New detachment commander to join La Ronge RCMP

New detachment commander to join La Ronge RCMP

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...
Sask. Polytech launches Indigenous Student Success Strategy

Sask. Polytech launches Indigenous Student Success Strategy

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...
UPDATED:Six Indigenous protesters arrested at Wascana Park

UPDATED:Six Indigenous protesters arrested at Wascana Park

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...