A tea blend made by La Ronge-based company Boreal Heartland is a finalist in the private label food category of the Retail Council of Canada’s Grand Prix New Products Awards. The Restoration Blend loose-leaf tea is harvested and produced in northern Saskatchewan....
Investigators have determined the cause of the Cloverdale Fire. The investigation which involved the Prince Albert Fire Department, Ministry of Environment and Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency found a lightning strike was the cause. Quentin Rowland, a fire inspector...
A 39-year-old La Ronge woman is facing various drug charges after RCMP executed a search warrant at a local hotel Wednesday. While searching a hotel room, police say they seized cocaine, scales, drug paraphernalia, electronics and Canadian currency. Juanita Halkett, a...
The City of Prince Albert said the Cloverdale Fire, which burned northeast of the city last week was caused by a lightning strike. A media release posted on the city’s website explained an investigation which also involved the Ministry of Environment and...
Humboldt council unanimously passed a motion supporting a regional reconciliation program following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. This includes specific focuses on public awareness, providing educational opportunities for municipal staff,...
The RCMP said a Prince Albert Mountie charged with murder has resigned from the force. The Canadian Press reports that in a statement from the RCMP, Herman submitted his resignation last week and was effective Tuesday. The 32-year-old veteran of law enforcement was...
Leaders in northern Saskatchewan are pushing for solutions after the region experienced a four-day power outage last week that affected about 9,000 homes. Colin Ratushniak, mayor of the Town of La Ronge, said he wants upgraded infrastructure or increased preparatory...
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is mourning the loss of one of its respected elders. According to a press release, Tom Charles passed away Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Charles was well known for his efforts in the area of search and rescue missions earning...
Three people are facing charges after Prince Albert Police and local RCMP searched a home near the city earlier this month. In a media release P.A. Police said their own Street Enforcement Team (SET) working with the Prince Albert Integrated Crime Reduction Team...
The family of Braden Herman plans to hold a vigil in his memory this coming Saturday. The body of the 26-year-old man was found in a wooded area near Prince Albert’s Little Red River Park on May 11. RCMP Corporal Bernie Herman, a 32-year veteran of the force, is...
