Fires are also affecting power and communications to parts of the north. Last night SaskPower reported an outage affecting Buffalo Narrows, Dillon, Michel Village and St George’s Hill. It reported that power was restored about an hour later. SaskTel was also...
Warning: This story contains disturbing content. The family of Braden Herman has launched a civil suit against a former Prince Albert police officer charged with first-degree murder in his death and the force that employed him. The 26-year-old Braden Herman’s body was...
Mayor of La Ronge Colin Ratushniak, Lac La Ronge Indian Band chief Tammy Cook-Searson and mayor of Air Ronge Julie Baschuk said there are no talks of an evacuation for community members in the La Ronge region at this point, but they are preparing. Cook-Searson said...
Hot and dry conditions in much of northern Saskatchewan continue to pose challenges for provincial firefighters. As of Thursday, there were 132 active fires in the province – an increase of nine from the previous day. Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency vice-president...
Campers were evacuated from the Nut Point Campground in the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park Tuesday due to a forest fire. The La Ronge Regional Fire Department said in an emailed statement they were dispatched around 2 p.m. to help the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s...
Several Indigenous leaders are calling for a criminal investigation into a sign posted on Muskoday First Nations land Wednesday. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations said the sign is racist and mocks the recent discoveries of unmarked and undocumented...
The province is looking at bringing in outside resources to help battle a number of new fires in northern Saskatchewan. As of Wednesday, there were 123 active fires in the province. This is an increase of 17 from just the day before. Thirty-two of these fires are...
A Pelican Lake First Nation woman’s fight against extradition to the United States to stand trial has been dismissed by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Julliette Belle Carter is facing charges for wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money...
Upgrades are coming to the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. According to a statement by the Government of Saskatchewan, the park will get upgrades to its service centre, a new boat launch development and potable water system improvements. The upgrades are part of $7.7...
Heat and air quality warnings are in effect for much of northern Saskatchewan. Ile a la Crosse, Beauval, Buffalo Narrows, La Loche, Cuff Lake, La Ronge Prince Albert Can expect daytime highs of 29-32 with overnight lows in the 20’s. Environment Canada said the extreme...
