by MBC News | May 27, 2021 | Current News
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...
by MBC News | May 27, 2021 | Current News
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...
by MBC News | May 27, 2021 | Current News
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,...
by MBC News | May 27, 2021 | Current News
The RCMP said a Prince Albert Mountie charged with murder has resigned from the force. The Canadian Press reports that in a statement from the RCMP, Herman submitted his resignation last week and was effective Tuesday. The 32-year-old veteran of law enforcement was...
by MBC News | May 26, 2021 | Current News
Leaders in northern Saskatchewan are pushing for solutions after the region experienced a four-day power outage last week that affected about 9,000 homes. Colin Ratushniak, mayor of the Town of La Ronge, said he wants upgraded infrastructure or increased preparatory...
by MBC News | May 26, 2021 | Current News
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is mourning the loss of one of its respected elders. According to a press release, Tom Charles passed away Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Charles was well known for his efforts in the area of search and rescue missions earning...
by MBC News | May 26, 2021 | Current News
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...
by MBC News | May 26, 2021 | Current News
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...
by MBC News | May 26, 2021 | Current News
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...
by MBC News | May 26, 2021 | Current News
The Prince Albert Police Service has released more details about a weekend homicide in the city. In a media release police said they were called Saturday to the 900 block of Seventeenth Street W. According to police, ambulance and firefighters were also called at the...
