La Ronge woman arrested on drug charges

La Ronge woman arrested on drug charges

A 39-year-old La Ronge woman is facing various drug charges after RCMP executed a search warrant at a local hotel Wednesday. While searching a hotel room, police say they seized cocaine, scales, drug paraphernalia, electronics and Canadian currency. Juanita Halkett, a...
City of P.A. releases cause of Cloverdale wildfire

City of P.A. releases cause of Cloverdale wildfire

The City of Prince Albert said the Cloverdale Fire, which burned northeast of the city last week was caused by a lightning strike. A media release posted on the city’s website explained an investigation which also involved the Ministry of Environment and...
Humboldt passes motion supporting reconciliation program

Humboldt passes motion supporting reconciliation program

Humboldt council unanimously passed a motion supporting a regional reconciliation program following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. This includes specific focuses on public awareness, providing educational opportunities for municipal staff,...
Police charge three after search finds drugs and ammunition

Police charge three after search finds drugs and ammunition

Three people are facing charges after Prince Albert Police and local RCMP searched a home near the city earlier this month. In a media release P.A. Police said their own Street Enforcement Team (SET) working with the Prince Albert Integrated Crime Reduction Team...
Bernie Herman resigns from RCMP, charged with first-degree murder

Braden Herman’s family to hold vigil in his memory

The family of Braden Herman plans to hold a vigil in his memory this coming Saturday. The body of the 26-year-old man was found in a wooded area near Prince Albert’s Little Red River Park on May 11. RCMP Corporal Bernie Herman, a 32-year veteran of the force, is...
Permission needed by CO’s to purchase firearms and ammo

Permission needed by CO’s to purchase firearms and ammo

A new provincial regulation now requires conservation officers and Sask. Highway Patrol officers to get government permission before purchasing firearms and ammunition. The change was prompted following a report from the Provincial Auditor which called the purchase of...