Community effort helps contain major fires near Hudson Bay

Community effort helps contain major fires near Hudson Bay

by | Jun 2, 2026

Photo: Hudson Bay Fire Rescue said support from local residents and agricultural producers proved critical in slowing the fire’s advance. Courtesy of Hudson Bay Fire department By: Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca A...
Cote First Nation honours signing of Treaty 4

Cote First Nation honours signing of Treaty 4

by | Jun 2, 2026

Photo:  Sgt. Taunya Kondratoff, left, with Band Councilor Loretta Friday. “A member from the RCMP always attends [Treaty Day] to represent the government”, said Councilor Lambert “Frenchie” Cote, “and we always have a councilor who stands besides [them].” Photo by...
Shellbrook evacuation lifted as Lobstick fire activity eases

Shellbrook evacuation lifted as Lobstick fire activity eases

by | Jun 2, 2026

Photo: Lobstick fire as reported by SPSA on June 1, 2026. Courtesy of Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency By: Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca Residents of the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook are being allowed to return home after...
Increased RCMP presence coming to Pelican Narrows as shooting investigation continues 

One person dead after shooting in Pelican Narrows

by | Jun 2, 2026

One person has been arrested after the shooting yesterday in Pelican Narrows.  RCMP say the shooting left one person dead and another injured.  It took place near a health clinic in Pelican Narrows.  Residents of the community had been told to find a safe location and...
SPSA provides update on firefighting efforts in the province

SPSA provides update on firefighting efforts in the province

by | Jun 2, 2026

More than 1,400 people from Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation remain displaced as crews continue battling the Cayford wildfire in northeastern Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says approximately 1,200 residents from Red Earth Cree...