First degree murder charges laid for two in North Battleford

First degree murder charges laid for two in North Battleford

On January 2, 2025 at approximately 4:50 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an injured male at a residence on Saulteaux First Nation. Officers responded immediately and located a seriously injured male, who was later pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene....
RCMP investigate suspicious death on Piapot First Nation

RCMP investigate suspicious death on Piapot First Nation

January 7, 2025, 1:30p.m. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes stated that they have located and arrested an adult male in relation to the death of 30-year-old Melanie Asham-Obey from Pasqua First Nation. The adult male was arrested in Regina with the assistance of Regina...
Moose on the move

Moose on the move

Western Moose ( Male ) Shaynee Modien, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Shaynee Modien Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Shaunavon Standard Moose, the iconic giants of the Great White North, are gradually making their way from the far northern areas to...
Cameco mine in Kazakhstan halts production

Cameco mine in Kazakhstan halts production

A mine operating in Kazakhstan, in which Cameco has an ownership stake, has halted production. The company put out a news release Thursday morning saying that the Inkai mine located overseas has stopped production due to an issue with the mine’s documentation....
Bank scams on the rise over holidays

Bank scams on the rise over holidays

By Ryan Kiedrowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The World-Spectator Fraudsters seem to continually change their tactics in order to separate people from their hard-earned money. During this time of year, scams mimicking financial institutions are more...
City expands transit services to The Yard district in New Year

City expands transit services to The Yard district in New Year

By Michael Oleksyn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Prince Albert Daily Herald The City of Prince Albert is expanding transit services to The Yard district in the New Year. The All-Day Express Bus will offer transportation to The Yard and the Lake Country Co-op...
First degree murder charges laid for two in North Battleford

Prince Albert RCMP investigating serious assault on Muskoday

On December 27, 2024 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a serious assault that occurred on the Muskoday First Nation. Officers responded and located an injured adult female. She was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious...
Have You Seen William Bird?

Have You Seen William Bird?

Waskesiu/Montreal Lake RCMP continue to search for 45-year-old William Bird, who was reported missing to them in June 2024. It’s been more than a year since he was in touch with loved ones, who say he was last known to be in the Prince Albert area. William is...
Indigenous Harvesters Association announces grassroots movement

Indigenous Harvesters Association announces grassroots movement

The Indigenous Harvesters Association (IHA), formerly known as the Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association (NSTA), hosted its annual general assembly last week in Prince Albert.   Barry Carriere grew up on the land as a trapper and fisherman in the Cumberland House...