by MBC News | May 16, 2023
Wildfire crews are intensely battling five blazes in Northern Saskatchewan. The “VERMETTE” fire southwest of Dillon has grown in size. On Monday that fire was 26,000 hectares, today it is 45,000 hectares. Type 1 Crew Members, Type 2 Crews, Heavy Equipment, Helicopter...
by MBC News | May 16, 2023
By: Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Humboldt Journal An upcoming workshop hosted by the Humboldt and District Museum aims to promote better relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents of Humboldt. The workshop, led by Christine...
by MBC News | May 16, 2023
The province is issuing a fire ban that covers all of Northern Saskatchewan. This ban is effective immediately and includes any open fires, controlled burns and fireworks. “While many people are looking forward to the long weekend, the decision to implement a...
by MBC News | May 16, 2023
Today, Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty visited with King Charles at Buckingham Palace. During their visit, King Charles was given two gifts: a beaded medallion depicting the Lieutenant Governor’s crest, created by Cathy Lavallee from the Lac La...
by bryanorthner | May 16, 2023
Robin Cote, a makeup artist and stylist from the Cote First Nation, grew up in Regina but now lives in Los Angeles. She recently worked on the set of a true crime thriller titled “Black Mass.” The film is set in the 1970s and follows the victims of the...
by MBC News | May 16, 2023
By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com A tournament that started out as an invitational event recognizing a trailblazing First Nations player has blossomed into a prestigious national tournament. And teams from across the country will...
by MBC News | May 16, 2023
Three individuals are facing charges after a stabbing in Black Lake. On Saturday, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Black Lake RCMP received a report of a 21-year-old male who had sustained serious injuries from apparent stab wounds. Initial investigations determined there...
by bryanorthner | May 15, 2023
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has provided an update on the wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan. Monday afternoon SPSA made officials available who were able to speak about the current operations which are underway to combat a number of...
by MBC News | May 15, 2023
Another northern community has declared a local state of emergency due to wildfires. Buffalo Narrows declared the state of emergency on Sunday calling for a partial and voluntary evacuation. In a statement, Mayor Sandy Ericson, asked anyone who may have a higher risk...
by MBC News | May 12, 2023
RCMP said it has requested the Serious Incident Response Team to monitor the interactions between the Major Crimes Investigation unit and Dominic Kahpoonapit. The human remains of Kahpoonapit were discovered near a home on the Big Island Lake First Nation on Tuesday. ...
