Autopsy confirms Prince Albert man’s death a homicide

Autopsy confirms Prince Albert man’s death a homicide

An autopsy has confirmed a Prince Albert man who died last month was the result of a homicide. Twenty-eight-year-old Tyrell Bird was shot in the face in the alley of the 200 block 9th Street East around 9 p.m. on June 28. He was first transported to the local Victoria...
Man and horse dead after crash on Kawacatoose First Nation

Man and horse dead after crash on Kawacatoose First Nation

A 37-year-old man is dead following a collision involving a quad and a horse on the Kawacatoose First Nation. RCMP say the incident took place 10 kilometres northwest of Punnichy. It was reported Monday evening shortly after 10:30 p.m. Investigators say a westbound...
Suspects in court after La Ronge break-in

Suspects in court after La Ronge break-in

Two people appeared in La Ronge court Monday, facing numerous charges after a weekend theft of firearms and ammunition. The incident in the 300 block of Husky Avenue in Air Ronge was reported Saturday morning. Police say an undisclosed amount of firearms and...
Weekend storm knocks out power throughout northern Sask.

Weekend storm knocks out power throughout northern Sask.

About 2,000 homes in northern Saskatchewan were forced to go without power this weekend after a summer storm swept through the province on Friday night. SaskPower says the storm caused outages in Meadow Lake, Waterhen Lake First Nation, Big River First Nation, Emma...
SaskPower report defers Tazi Twé project

SaskPower report defers Tazi Twé project

SaskPower is putting a major hydro project in the north on hold, citing a downturn in the region’s economy. The Tazi Twé hydroelectric project near Black Lake is being deferred. The utility’s 2017-18 annual report says SaskPower was projecting a growth of four to five...
Charges laid following North Battleford shooting

Charges laid following North Battleford shooting

A 28-year-old man was scheduled to appear in court today, facing several charges after a weekend shooting incident in North Battleford. RCMP say a person with a gunshot wound was brought to Battlefords Union Hospital around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The victim was...
Police ask for public’s help locating missing youth

Police ask for public’s help locating missing youth

RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for more than two weeks. Tyren Stonechild was last seen at a residence near Pilot Butte around 11:30 a.m. on June 21. He is described as 5’ 5” tall, 110 pounds, with brown...