SPSA provides update on wildfires; defends response

SPSA provides update on wildfires; defends response

There are currently 23 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Marlo Pritchard, the president and fire commissioner for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) provided the number to media on a call late Tuesday morning. During his opening remarks, Pritchard said of...
PA Police seek fifth suspect in Byron Bear homicide

PA Police seek fifth suspect in Byron Bear homicide

Police in Prince Albert are appealing to the public in locating a man wanted for murder. Police say an arrest warrant has been issued for Jackson Dwight Henry, who is charged with second-degree murder of Byron Bear. Henry is described as approximately 5’7” tall, brown...
Awareness walk for Haven Dubois is off to Saskatoon

Awareness walk for Haven Dubois is off to Saskatoon

The family of Haven Dubois is walking from Pilot Butte to Saskatoon demanding an inquiry be launched into his death. The walk commenced on May 20, eight years since the teenager’s death. Haven was discovered by his mother, Richelle Dubois in Pilot Butte Creek. The...
Video removed thanking outgoing PA Police Chief

Video removed thanking outgoing PA Police Chief

A Twitter video, thanking outgoing Prince Albert Police Chief John Bergen for his service has been removed, following what is described as persistent harassment from within and outside the police service. Bergen on Thursday announced his retirement in the wake of a...
Treaties Week to be celebrated in Sask.

Treaties Week to be celebrated in Sask.

Earlier this month, First Nations, Metis, and Northern Affairs Minister Don McMorris proclaimed May 21–27 as Treaties Recognition Week. Mary Musqua-Culbertson, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan, said that the idea of Treaties Recognition Week came from a class of...
Northern Indigenous teaching students graduate

Northern Indigenous teaching students graduate

The Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program held its graduation ceremony in La Ronge yesterday. The program is a four-year fully recognized teacher training program that focuses on Northern Indigenous culture, language, and land-based teaching....
Prince Albert police chief Jonathan Bergen announces retirement

Prince Albert police chief Jonathan Bergen announces retirement

The chief of the Prince Albert police has announced his retirement in the wake of an independent report that found two officers neglected their duty in the situation around the death of a toddler. In February 2022, 14-month-old Tanner Brass was allegedly killed by his...