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...
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...
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...
One person is dead and two others are in hospital following a vehicle rollover on the Standing Buffalo First Nation early this morning. RCMP say the single-vehicle collision occurred on grid road 727 and it was determined that the vehicle lost control on a slight bend...
Crime reduction, property taxes and upcoming municipal projects were among the topics of discussion last night at a public meeting held in Air Ronge. The gathering organized by the Village of Air Ronge started off with a presentation by RCMP Sergeant Josh Hallett. He...
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...
The La Ronge Ice Wolves announced Monday they have hired Gaelan Patterson as the team’s new assistant coach. Patterson, a La Ronge product, played four seasons in the WHL with the Saskatoon Blades from 2006-10. Patterson had 130 points in 246 games with the Blades....
A new report tracking child poverty rates across all 338 federal ridings in the country shows a bleak picture in both northern Saskatchewan and northern Manitoba. The report comes from the anti-poverty advocacy group, Campaign 2000. According to the report, the...
RCMP say two Uranium City men on their way to Fort Chipewyan by boat have been located safe after being reported missing. People were concerned the men may not be equipped for the journey. Fond-du-Lac RCMP say the men were reported missing June 9. Mounties say they...
The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority has launched a new campaign to get more Indigenous people tested for HIV. The campaign targets Indigenous leaders in the hopes this will decrease some of the current stigma around testing. NITHA Medical Health Officer, Dr....
