Gerald Morin loses bid for judicial recount

Gerald Morin loses bid for judicial recount

by | Aug 18, 2021

The Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench has rejected an application by Gerald Morin to conduct a judicial recount of ballots cast in the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election, which was held May 29. Morin, who was contesting for the Vice-President position argued “that...
La Ronge town council to call byelection at next meeting

La Ronge town council to call byelection at next meeting

by | Aug 18, 2021

La Ronge town council said they will be calling a byelection at the next regular meeting. During a regular council meeting Tuesday, mayor Colin Ratushniak told councillors there will need to be a byelection called to fill the position of the late Hugh Watt. Ratushniak...
Northern First Nation gearing up for band elections

Northern First Nation gearing up for band elections

by | Aug 17, 2021

The Cumberland House Cree Nation is getting ready for their band elections. Band members on the First Nation will be able to vote on election day which is August 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m at Senator Hall. Those who want to vote early can go on August 23 where the poll...
Man wanted for armed robbery now in custody

Man wanted for armed robbery now in custody

by | Aug 17, 2021

Prince Albert Police have arrested a man wanted for an armed robbery on Little Red River Reserve. Police took Glen Frederick Halkett into custody Monday morning in the city after they were called to the 100 block of 26th Street West about a man trying to break into a...
Air quality advisory in effect for the northeast

Air quality advisory in effect for the northeast

by | Aug 17, 2021

Residents in northeast Sask. are expected to experience poor air quality until later this week. Environment Canada said a special air quality statement is in effect for Cumberland House, Hanson Lake Road between Hwys 165 and 135, Hanson Lake Road east of Hwy 135...
Hearing for four accused in death of La Ronge woman underway

Hearing for four accused in death of La Ronge woman underway

by | Aug 16, 2021

The preliminary hearing is underway for five people accused in the death of La Ronge substitute teacher Sheena Billette. Oral arguments are being heard over the next three days at the Elks Hall in Air Ronge. 26-year-old Charlie Charles, 31-year-old Deborah McKenzie,...
Man arrested near Macdowall after search through woods

Man arrested near Macdowall after search through woods

by | Aug 13, 2021

A man was arrested by Prince Albert RCMP after a search was conducted through a trail in the Nesbitt Forest near Macdowall. An SUV was reported stolen Tuesday and was found abandoned near Macdowall. RCMP then received a report that a man was walking through a trail in...
NDP name candidate for northern Sask. riding

NDP name candidate for northern Sask. riding

by | Aug 13, 2021

The New Democrats have named their candidate in Northern Saskatchewan for the upcoming federal election. Harmonie King, a Metis resident of Meadow Lake was nominated Sunday for Denesthé-Missinippi-Churchill River. “There is a lot I want to do to help people in my...