Design of Fond-du-Lac runway expansion expected by fall

Design of Fond-du-Lac runway expansion expected by fall

Design work on expanding the Fond-du-Lac runway is expected to be complete within the next few months. Highways Minister David Marit told the Legislative Assembly Wednesday that the department is anticipating submitting a funding application to the federal government...
Government seeks input on Sixties Scoop settlement proposal

Government seeks input on Sixties Scoop settlement proposal

The federal government is seeking feedback on a recent multi-million dollar settlement offer to Sixties Scoop survivors. People are gathering in Saskatoon Wednesday and Thursday to make their thoughts known on the settlement proposal, which could see individual...
Sex-ed theatre coming to the north

Sex-ed theatre coming to the north

A theatre performance teaching high school students about sexual health education will be on stage in northern Saskatchewan later this month. SExT: Sex Education by Theatre is youth-led and arts-based approach, which uses theatre to empower young people to examine,...
Miniature golf set to open in La Ronge

Miniature golf set to open in La Ronge

At the end of the month, residents of northern Saskatchewan will be able to add mini golf to their list of leisure activities. A mini golf course is expected to open Monday, May 28 on the grounds of the JRMCC, which is located on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band just...
Sask. leaders spar over mental health supports to La Loche

Sask. leaders spar over mental health supports to La Loche

After a judge scolded the provincial government for a lack of supports to the community of La Loche in the wake and years following a deadly shooting, Premier Scott Moe was on the defensive Wednesday saying the government has made investments into increased mental...
Cumberland House wildfire fully contained

Cumberland House wildfire fully contained

A now massive wildfire, roughly eight kilometres southeast of Cumberland House, has been contained. Officials say the human-caused fire, which started Sunday, is approximately 211 hectares in size. Henri Dagenais is with Wildfire Management. He says the blaze took...
UPDATED-West Wind Aviation gets its commuter license reinstated

UPDATED-West Wind Aviation gets its commuter license reinstated

Transport Canada has reinstated West Wind Aviation’s Air Operator Certificate for its commuter operations. The federal agency says in a news release that “West Wind Aviation has addressed Transport Canada’s concerns regarding the deficiencies in its Operational...
Northern high school students in Regina to tour capital

Northern high school students in Regina to tour capital

32 high school students from northern Saskatchewan are in Regina this week to learn more about the province’s history, democracy and tour various post-secondary institutions. The students come from the communities of Black Lake, Cumberland House, Dillon, La Loche, La...