Ile a la Crosse in state of emergency

Ile a la Crosse in state of emergency

by | May 16, 2023

The Northern Village of Ile-a-la Crosse has declared a local state of emergency, effective immediately. A mandatory evacuation has been issued for the elderly, pregnant women, people with respiratory issues, and families with children two and under due to heavy smoke...
Fire crews busy battling wildfires in the North

Fire crews busy battling wildfires in the North

by | 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...
Visualizing community workshop aims to promote better relations

Visualizing community workshop aims to promote better relations

by | 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...
Fire ban issued across the entire North

Fire ban issued across the entire North

by | 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...
Mirasty meets the King

Mirasty meets the King

by | 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...
Three people charged in Black Lake incident

Three people charged in Black Lake incident

by | 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...
Three people charged in Black Lake incident

RCMP call in SIRT in missing man’s death

by | 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. ...
Indspire awards announced

Indspire awards announced

by | May 12, 2023

This week, twelve individuals from across the country were honoured at Indspire’s 30th anniversary celebration. The twelve recipients came from a very diverse list of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities from across the country to be celebrated for their...