Tuberculosis outbreak declared in two northern communities

Tuberculosis outbreak declared in two northern communities

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,...
SIGA hosting pop up vaccine clinics

SIGA hosting pop up vaccine clinics

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,...
RCMP need help in finding man who escaped custody

RCMP need help in finding man who escaped custody

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...
Northlands College announces COVID-19 vaccination policy

Northlands College announces COVID-19 vaccination policy

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...
Let it burn policy does not work for Chiefs

Let it burn policy does not work for Chiefs

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...
Prince Albert police investigate suspicious death

Prince Albert police investigate suspicious death

A 29-year-old man has died after an alleged assault in Prince Albert this past weekend. 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...