RCMP seek help in finding man with warrants

RCMP seek help in finding man with warrants

Mounties are turning to the public for help in finding a man wanted for attempted obstruction of justice and uttering threats. Cory Knutson is known to frequent Prince Albert, Weyakwin and La Ronge, but RCMP cannot confirm his location. Knutson is described as...
Forestry roads in the North to get upgrades

Forestry roads in the North to get upgrades

Several northern roads in Saskatchewan that support the forestry industry will receive a $6 million investment. The one-time investment is intended to preserve and maintain several forestry-dependent roads that are expected to see an increase in traffic resulting from...
RCMP find human remains on Sask First Nation

RCMP find human remains on Sask First Nation

A Forensic Anthropologist has been engaged to help identify human remains located near a home on the Big Island Lake Cree Nation. RCMP say last Wednesday night the remains were found. An autopsy has been scheduled for a later date. A search of the area did not find...
Creighton to get new group home

Creighton to get new group home

Construction is beginning on a new group home for adults with intellectual disabilities in the northern village of Creighton. Sod-turning took place this afternoon. The group home will provide five clients who require higher levels of support with 24-hour supervision...
Sask celebrates Indigenous Economic Development Day

Sask celebrates Indigenous Economic Development Day

Indigenous Economic Development Day acts as a way to acknowledge and celebrate the role of Indigenous businesses and peoples in the economy as well as the importance of economic diversity while highlighting Indigenous and non-Indigenous partnerships, job creation, and...
Moose Hide campaign to kickoff this week

Moose Hide campaign to kickoff this week

A movement focused on reconciliation and ending gender-based violence will be taking place Canada-wide this week. The Moose Hide Campaign was created twelve years ago by an Indigenous father and daughter to speak out against gender-based and domestic violence. This...
Northerners evacuated return home

Northerners evacuated return home

Residents of La Loche returned home Sunday morning, as officials declared the evacuation of that community last week over. A massive blaze forced residents from their homes as the flames and smoke were posing a threat. Residents left Regina Saturday evening. Citizens...
Sask to recognize Treaties Week

Sask to recognize Treaties Week

The province is celebrating Treaties. The week of May 21-27 will soon be proclaimed by First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs Minister Don McMorris as Treaties Recognition Week. He is set to issue a proclamation next week. McMorris is asking citizens to recognize...
Northerners evacuated return home

Crews continue to battle wildfires in Sask.

A significant wildfire which caused the evacuation orders for the Clearwater River Dene Nation and Northern Village of La Loche has not increased in size in the past 36 hours. That fire is 266 hectares in size. “No homes, businesses or infrastructure have been burnt...