by MBC News | Oct 10, 2023
Small homes are an ongoing construction project in La Loche. PHOTO BY RAYMOND DAUVIN /Facebook By: Kimiya Shokoohi Local Journalism Initiative, The StarPhoenix Despite the small size of its population, the northern Saskatchewan town of La Loche often confronts...
by MBC News | Oct 10, 2023
WJ Berezowsky Photo Grade 6 and 7 students at WJ Berezowsky School took part in a cultural camp at Hannin Creek from Sept. 27 to 29.Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The serene surroundings of the Hannin Creek Education Centre at Candle Lake...
by MBC News | Oct 10, 2023
The RCMP are investigating an escaped inmate from the Besnard Lake Correctional Camp. Authorities allege that Anthony Michael Alcrow left the facility Saturday evening. He is described as being 6’ 2” tall, 198 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He may be in the...
by MBC News | Oct 10, 2023
By: Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Wakaw Recorder An Opening Prayer and Blessing was given by Velma Assinewai to start the gathering in a good way. Roundtable introductions were made by the 21 people who attended in person or via Zoom,...
by MBC News | Oct 6, 2023
UPDATE: October 6, 2023. Almost a year since he was last seen, the Saskatoon Police Service is appealing for public assistance in locating Jesse Lee Strongarm. Jesse Strongarm was last seen on November 10, 2022. He is described as 5’9″, approximately 140...
by MBC News | Oct 6, 2023
The Saskatchewan government is committing $40 million in new money to create 155 new supportive housing spaces, 120 permanent emergency shelter beds and 30 complex needs emergency shelter spaces as it tries to address homelessness. “Together, and with community...
by MBC News | Oct 5, 2023
RCMP says it is investigating a death in Pelican Narrows. Mounties say a deceased individual was located in a wooded area Wednesday morning. Police say they are working with the coroner service to identify the remains and investigate the circumstances of the...
by MBC News | Oct 5, 2023
Two people are facing drugs and weapons charges following a traffic stop on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. Mounties stopped a vehicle late Tuesday night. Officers claimed to have observed drugs and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Officers seized approximately 244...
by MBC News | Oct 5, 2023
The first person charged in the death of a man in a house fire in Prince Albert has been sentenced to five years in jail. Loretta Sakebow was originally charged with second-degree murder in Jeremy Starblanket’s death, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of...
by MBC News | Oct 4, 2023
RCMP in La Ronge have charged a man with DUI and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death in a hit-and-run on September 29. Police accuse James Misponas of stealing a vehicle and hitting a 56-year-old man. The unidentified man would die of injuries the next day....
