Prince Albert Police say a man in their custody has died. The 35-year-old unidentified man was found unresponsive Monday evening. He was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The man who was arrested Friday, was in custody awaiting his first court...
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nation is dismissing allegations of wrongdoing in the nomination of candidates. Three men contesting for various leadership positions within the FSIN claim there were irregularities within the nomination process, which...
By: Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News On October 1, 2021, the Western Hockey League (WHL) was rocked by controversy when the Prince Albert Raiders, a franchise with 38 years of history, unveiled a third jersey from its storied past....
Health officials in Northern Saskatchewan have declared a tuberculosis outbreak in two communities. The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority has identified six cases in Black Lake and seven infections in Fond du Lac. “We have four children, three from Fond du Lac,...
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is looking to help more people get vaccinated. To do this the First Nation owned gaming authority is hosting pop up vaccine clinics at their casinos in North Battleford, Yorkton and LIoydminster Friday. Alanna Adamko,...
A suspicious death in Prince Albert this past weekend is now being investigated as a homicide. Police say early Saturday afternoon 29-year-old Jeremy Charles was discovered unconscious on the 700 block of 18th street west. Police believe Charles was assaulted. The...
Brian Hardlotte is going to continue serving as Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC). Late last month Hardlotte was acclaimed to the PAGC’s top position for another term after no other candidate put their name forward. Hardlotte said being acclaimed...
Pelican Narrows RCMP are turning to the public for in helping find a suspect who has escaped police custody. Barry Thomas was arrested and charged Tuesday with aggravated assault. He was last seen on McKay Road at approximately 10:30 a.m. yesterday, as he fled on foot...
Students and staff at Northlands College will soon be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, or participate in regular testing. The College’s policy, follows other post-secondary institutions in the province, as Saskatchewan is in the midst of the...
By: Susan McNeil, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince Albert Daily Herald The Chiefs of both Red Earth and Shoal Lake Cree Nations have said the province is not taking enough action on two fires that are filling their communities with smoke and causing...